STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
LAW2STA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Statutory interpretation is the branch of law governing the determination by the courts of the legal meaning and effect of legislation. This unit 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. In addition to developing students' skills in interpreting legislation, the subject also develops skills in legal research, in the drafting of legal instruments, and in writing legal opinions.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Jeffrey Barnes
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW1LIM
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW3ASI
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Statutory Interpretation Supplementary Materials, relevant year | Prescribed | J Barnes | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
| Readings | Understanding Common Law Legislation: Drafting and Interpretation | Prescribed | F A R Bennion | OXFORD: OUP, 2009 |
| Readings | Statutory Interpretation Principles | Recommended | Perry Herzfeld and Thomas Prince | SYDNEY: THOMSON REUTERS, 2014 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 410
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jeffrey Barnes
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-semester assignment, maximum 2,800 words | 75 | |
| Test | 10 | |
| Tutorial assignments, maximum 2,000 words in total | 15 |