Introduction (required) The introduction is a critical part of the thesis, not

Introduction (required)

The introduction is a critical part of the thesis, not simply because it gives an important first impression, but because, if well written, it strengthens the argument presented.

The introduction must be clear, well-structured and persuasive. How can that be achieved?

Outline the background of the thesis to show:

why the topic is important;

how it is legally related to current events/problems/challenges in the world/commerce/society, etc. (this depends on the chosen topic).

This will help formulate the topicality of the intended research that is to be justified by theory and/or practice.

Clearly state the legal problem of the research. Briefly describe the problem. Point out the main aspects and try to place the problem within existing legal scholarship and indicate how to solve it in the thesis. Describe what contributions/novelties can be developed.

Proceed with the methodology. This is a very important part of the thesis writing process. You should demonstrate your ability to apply different legal research methodologies, including doctrinal legal research.

Formulate the legal research question(s) that is/are connected and focused on a central research problem(s). The research question shows what you wish to uncover and is specific and relevant to your field of study.

State the aim of the thesis and corresponding objectives. Think of the aim as a statement of intent. Clearly describe what the objectives are and what is to be achieved. The aim is general enough to cover all intended research. The specific objectives fulfill the aim.

Indicate the limitations of the research. The research may have multiple limitations that directly affect the work – briefly describe them.

The final part of the introduction is the description of the structure of the thesis. E.g. “this thesis consists of 4 chapters. In the first chapter, the author…” (describe what each chapter is about).

English language level must meet academic standards appropriate to the Bachelor level work, expected of educated users of English. The quality of the language can affect the readability and accessibility of content and thus affect the quality of the thesis overall. If British English is the language of choice, it should be consistently used throughout the thesis. Recommends that the Chicago Manual of Style is used for the formatting of footnotes.