Intensive production of a graduate level thesis under supervision of a Director and Committee and in accordance with departmental and university policy constitutes the Thesis course. Far more substantive than a research paper, the thesis may either be quantitative or qualitative in design, but in any case need address a pertinent issue of originality in the field of law and public policy. Thesis will be authored under standards promulgated by the Modern Language Association (MLA)or under the rules and guidelines published by the Uniform System of Citation of Harvard Law School. Student need consult with the Program Director for guidance and instruction on other requirements.