Criteria for the Law essay requested
A first-class mark is awarded to work of an unusually high standard;
The work will typically demonstrate an ability to deal confidently with relevant principles of law;
The work will show a capacity for independent thought (with appropriate reference to case law and statutes;
The work will show an ability to critically assess argument made and views expressed in the relevant literature (for example books, journals articles and parliamentary reports);
The discussion will show evidence that the writer has a point of view on the issue at hand. However, this will be a reasoned view which is supported by evidence, argument, or authority and will address alternative perspectives or arguments which may be raised;
Assessed work will contain relevant quotations from and/or references to views expressed in the relevant literature where and as appropriate in the work;
Points raised will be arranged in a logically coherent manner;
Points raised will be made succinctly