Master of Law (LL.M.) Foundation Course Legal Education and Research Methodology 2015 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Paper 12251. Attempt any four questions, all questions carry equal marks (any four of seven) 100 Marks

1. (1) What is Hypothesis in Legal Research? What are the characteristics of a useful or workable hypothesis?
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2. (2) What is a Legal Research Report? What is its importance and enumerate the steps involved in Legal Research Report.
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3. (3) Critically evaluate the objective of Legal Education with reference to India.
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4. (4) "Legal reasoning refers to the process of thinking to come to the decision relating to Law". Discuss with reference to Induction and Deduction method in Legal Research.
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5. (5) "A research problem must arise in the mind of a Researcher just as a plant springs up from seed". Discuss the advantages of right selection of Research Problem.
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6. (6) Examine the significance of Clinical Legal Education in Indian context.
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7. (7) Write short notes on any two of the following:
   • (a) Socio-legal research in India
   • (b) Examination reforms in legal education
   • (c) Case study method in legal research.
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SECTION II - Paper 27160. Attempt any four questions, all questions carry equal marks (any four of seven) 100 Marks

1. 1. Examine the significance of Clinical Legal Education in Indian context.
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2. 2. Critically evaluate the merits and demerits of Lecture method of teaching.
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3. 3. Discuss the significance of Research problem in legal research.
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4. 4. Examine the advantages of Empirical Research in Legal Research.
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5. 5. Discuss the significance of social values, morality and logic in legal research.
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6. 6. What are the various process in conducting legal research? Discuss the significance and limitation of each process.
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7. 7. Write short notes on any two of the following:
   • a. Computerized research in law
   • b. Examination reforms in Indian legal education.
   • c. Induction and deduction.
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