ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on the aspect of research planning: research design planning. It also focuses on research aims and objectives. Having clearly defined aim and objectives will ensure that law student project stays focused on the key question and analytical. The chapter includes a section on creating research plans; the research plans is mainly relevant for students whose dissertations are assessed by a research plan and a dissertation. An important part of any research planning is being clear on law student research aims and objectives. While these are often focused on the research itself, they might also have personal objectives such as improving their skills or grades. In terms of law student research aim and objectives, these terms have specific meanings within this context. Research aim and objectives are linked to the main research question or hypothesis, and they should always be clearly articulated. The aim should be formulated first as it is closely linked with the research question/main hypothesis.
