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PIL Assignment Guidelines

The document outlines the process for conducting legal research on public international law, detailing both doctrinal and non-doctrinal research methods. It provides a structured approach to assignments, including creating a research map, planning timelines, and final editing stages. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of proper citation and organization of sources, along with guidelines for writing the introduction, main body, and conclusion of the assignment.

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PIL Assignment Guidelines

The document outlines the process for conducting legal research on public international law, detailing both doctrinal and non-doctrinal research methods. It provides a structured approach to assignments, including creating a research map, planning timelines, and final editing stages. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of proper citation and organization of sources, along with guidelines for writing the introduction, main body, and conclusion of the assignment.

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WORKSHOP LEGAL RESEARCH ON PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW ASSIGNMENT

1.​ Doctrinal Legal Research (Liberty Study)

●​ Historical Approach
●​ Comparative Legal Research
●​ Analysis of statues, case laws, treaties
●​ Descriptive Approach
●​ Analytical Approach
●​ Interpreting the structure of the legal assignment.

2.​ Non-Doctrinal or Empirical Legal Study

●​ Quantitative Research
●​ Qualitative Research

STEPS OF DOING AN ASSIGNMENTS

[Link] MAP

1.1 Research Title


1.2 Research Question (s)
1.3 Research Objective (s)
1.4 Research Methodology (A basic one)

2. STRUCTURE OF ASSIGNMENT (IMPORTANT)

3. PLANNING THE RESEARCH TIMELINE

●​ ORGANISING TASKS BASED ON THE RESEARCH MAP


●​ SETTING DEADLINES FOR EACH STAGE (reading, writing, analysis, editing)
●​ ENSURING SYSTEMATIC PROGRESS UNTIL SUBMISSION

4. FINAL EDITING STAGE

4.1 PROOFREADING
4.2 CITATION CHECK
SAVE TWO FILES FOR
●​ PRIMARY SOURCES
●​ SECONDARY SOURCES

INTRODUCTION

●​ Background of the topic/ definitions/Principles


●​ Research problem/issue
●​ Brief Explanations of the relevant statues/regulations on primary sources
●​ Brief Overview

MAIN BODY
●​ PRIMARY SOURCES (RELEVANT INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTS AND CASES)
●​ IDENTIFY THE LEGAL ISSUES
●​ EXPLAIN AND APPLY THE RELEVANT LAW
●​ DISCUSS DIFFERENT ARGUMENTS AND VIEW
●​ CRITICALLY EVALUATE THE CURRENT LEGAL POSITION
●​ YOUR FINAL ANSWERS/SOLUTIONS
●​ SUGGEST POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS OR REFORMS (IF RELEVANT-IN BRIEF)
-SOMETIMES THE ACT/POLICIES/REGULATIONS (But not applicable in international
law unless if it is a domestic law)

CONCLUSION

●​ SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
●​ CLEAR ANSWERS TO RESEARCH QUESTION
●​ FINAL OPINION (IF REQUIRED)
●​ 3-4 LINES

4. RESEARCH/BIBLIOGRAPHY (OSCOLA)

A+ Books+ websites +Primary sources


Add footnotes and Bibliography

●​ Primary Sources : Statues/Regulations/Policies


●​ Secondary Sources: Textbooks, Articles/ Official Reports/ Official Websites
●​ Databases: CLJ Law, Lexis Nexis, Google Scholar, Research Gate
Add Headings and Sub-Headings
Numbered the Headings and Sub-Headings
Bold the Headings
Cases must be Italic

HOW TO LOOK FOR THE INFORMATION

●​ Look at the data publications (look for the updated one)


●​ Name of the authors
●​ Look for the Citations
●​ First read the abstract to decide whether it is relevant

Word Count
Due: 11/6/2026
Turnitin: 25 percent and below

Answer the Question One by One Don’t write it in one long essay
Ex: Journal Articles

Footnotes:
Graham Virgo, “Why Study Law?” (2011) 11 LIM 221

Bibliography:
Virgo G, “Why Study Law? (2011)11 LIM 221
(No need page number)

Online Source (JSTOR)


Reference all e-books and e-journals as per the print version

Bibliography
1)​ Table of Authorities
-Cases
-Books
2)​ Bibliography
-Journal Articles
Submit
Cover Page/ Declaration+ Assignment+ Turnitin Report
Assignment Word File

Prepare a Checklist before Submission

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