Preparing a dissertation: legal research methods and methodology

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Cullen, A. 2017. Preparing a dissertation: legal research methods and methodology. Guest Lecture. Department of Law, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India 27 Jul 2017
TitlePreparing a dissertation: legal research methods and methodology
AuthorsCullen, A.
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