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Selecting and Developing a Law Research Topic

The purpose of this guide is to assist students who are writing a legal research paper and need help selecting a topic and developing a thesis.

Where to get help

Re:cite is the University's home of referencing

  • Check your citation style
  • Download reference management software
  • Access training and guides

Visit the Re:cite guide to referencing

Australian Guide to Legal Citation 4th edition (AGLC4)

  • AGLC4 is the referencing style used at Melbourne Law School
  • Visit Re:cite for common AGLC4 examples and to download the
    full AGLC4 style manual

Got an AGLC4 question? Email the Law Library


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