The doctrinal, historical and comparative research methods each take a unique approach to ascertaining legal meaning….statement critique

Question (STRICT word count 3,500) The doctrinal, historical and comparative research methods each take a unique approach to ascertaining legal meaning. However, given the complex nature of law there has increasingly been a need to expand research methods beyond these approaches. Critically evaluate this statement and discuss why and to what extent it has been necessary to expand traditional research methods in order to ascertain legal meaning. Advice on answering the EMA The purpose of the EMA is to enable you to demonstrate your ability to • explain the different research methods and approaches used to establish legal meaning • critically analyse why and how research methods and approaches have been expanded in order to better understand legal meaning • develop a clear argument relating to legal meaning in response to the question • undertake legal research • reference in accordance with academic convention. Please ensure that you accurately reference any sources of material, legal or otherwise, used in your assignment. A failure to do so is likely to breach the University’s policy on plagiarism, which can have serious consequences. The Law Postgraduate Home website’s referencing guide outlines the correct format of referencing to be used in this module. The overall word limit for this assignment is 3500 words. The consequences of exceeding the overall word limit are set out in the Assessment section of the Law Postgraduate Home website. The question requires you to explain the doctrinal, historical and comparative research methods and analyse the extent to which these are unique. It then asks you to explain how and why these methods have needed to be expanded in order to better understand legal meaning. To do this you need to consider at least two additional approaches to, or perspectives on, legal meaning in addition to the doctrinal, historical and comparative research methods. You may draw on examples from the module blocks, from your research in TMA 03 and from other independent reading to illustrate your discussion. However, you should not use direct quotes from any of your previous TMAs. You should relate your argument on research methods and approaches to their role in understanding and informing legal meaning. Your answers should be presented in essay format and written in the third person, as outlined in the Assessment section of the the Law Postgraduate Home website. Learning outcomes The learning outcomes for this EMA are to: • explain the key characteristics of traditional research methods, identifying the extent to which these methods are unique • critically evaluate why it has been necessary to expand research methods and approaches to ascertaining legal meaning • critically evaluate the extent to which methods and approaches have been expanded • develop an argument relating to legal meaning • use and reference appropriate academic sources. All elements must be answered in MASTER DEGREE qualities (Require best 200% paper) university notes will be sent to writer.