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Title: Do we need definitions in legal essays?
Post by: Lilabear123 on March 26, 2018, 08:13:33 pm

Hello!

Just wondering if we need definitions in legal essays. I'm doing a family law essay on domestic violence, so would i need to define DV, AVO'S, Family and domestic violence, etc

Also, do we need to outline what an Act does?

Thanks  :)

Title: Re: Do we need definitions in legal essays?
Post by: fantasticbeasts3 on March 26, 2018, 08:41:49 pm

Hey!

No, definitions aren't necessary - the marker will know what stuff means, like if you want to explain what an Act is; or in your case, domestic violence. Not necessary :-) In saying that, sometimes you can give a quick outline of an Act/NGO/other measure so it's easier to make a judgement of its effectiveness. :-)

Title: Re: Do we need definitions in legal essays?
Post by: elysepopplewell on March 28, 2018, 08:23:14 am

But make sure you use the full word instead of the acronym the first time it's introduced :)

Title: Re: Do we need definitions in legal essays?
Post by: NowYouTseMe on March 28, 2018, 01:44:55 pm

Alternatively, if you want to give a quick outline and assessment, you could state the legislation it was introduced in and quote from the legislation itself or a media release regarding the legislation.