15. Marking Criteria

15.2. Merit

Merit (65 to 69)

A Merit-level submission generally shows a sound understanding of the relevant legal and other issues, supported by analysis presented in a coherent and logical fashion. The submission should be well presented and structured and contain no major errors or omissions, but it need not necessarily be excellent in any area.

Indications of a Merit-level submission include the following:

• Accurate and well-informed coverage of the issues or questions

• Reasonably comprehensive discussion, but with some arguments not fully developed or containing some material which is not relevant to the issue or question

• Evidence of insight, reflection and analysis

• Evaluation of the relevant material, though the evaluation may be derivative

• Evidence of a sound grasp of the relevant principles

• Evidence of a good understanding of the relevant material

• Succinct and cogent arguments

• Good organisation and structure

• Generally accurate and consistent citation

• A reasonable standard of written English, although it may contain some grammatical and other errors

In addition to the above, Merit answers to problem questions will also satisfy the following criteria:

• Most of the issues raised by the question have been identified, and the application of the relevant legal rules and principles is generally accurate and competent

• There is a conclusion that summarises the argument

Updated: 17/09/2024