LAW5SIN
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
LAW5SIN
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Statutory interpretation is the body of law governing the determination of the legal meaning and effect of legislation. This subject examines the law and practice of statutory interpretation systematically and in depth. The concepts, interpretative criteria, and techniques of the common law are examined, together with federal and state interpretation legislation. The law and practice is also examined through the lens of statutory interpretation literature. In addition to developing students' skills in interpreting legislation, the subject also develops skills in legal research, in case analysis, and in writing legal opinions and legal commentaries.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW5PMI
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW3ASI, LAW2STA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Understanding Common Law Legislation: Drafting and Interpretation | Preliminary | F A R Bennion, 2009 | OUP |
| Readings | Statutory Interpretation Principles | Recommended | P Herzfeld and T Prince, 2014 | Thompson Reuters |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Be able to analyse and discuss the theoretical literature on statutory interpretation
- Activities:
- Workshop paper and presentation; End-of-Semester Assignment Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
02. Be able to analyse and assess cases on statutory interpretation.
- Activities:
- Tutorials and workshop paper and presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
03. Be able to interpret legislation in a fully informed way.
- Activities:
- Tutorials and End-of-Semester Assignment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
04. Be able to write a legal opinion on statutory interpretation in a form that approximates the standard expected of a newly qualified lawyer.
- Activities:
- Tutorials and End-of-Semester Assignment.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
05. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the law and practice of statutory interpretation that is informed by statutory interpretation theory
- Activities:
- Workshop paper and presentation; End-of-Semester Assignment Essay.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quiz (750 word equivalent) | 10 | 03 | |
| Tutorial and Workshop Participation and Assignment (1,500 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| End-of-Semester Assignment Problem (1,500 word equivalent) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| End-of-Semester Assignment Essay (1,000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 05 |
City Campus, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 4.0 hours workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quiz (750 word equivalent) | 10 | 03 | |
| Tutorial and Workshop Participation and Assignment (1,500 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| End-of-Semester Assignment Problem (1,500 word equivalent) | 50 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| End-of-Semester Assignment Essay (1,000 word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 05 |