LEGAL INSTITUTIONS AND METHODS

LAW1LIM

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject we explore, in an introductory framework, three main themes. The first theme considers the underpinnings of law and the legal system in Australia, aiming to raise questions such as 'what is law? and 'how does the legal system in Australia operate?' The second theme examines issues relating to the art of lawyering. Specifically, we work on developing skills such as case analysis and legislative interpretation, which are crucial to the practice of law. The third theme involves placing law in Australia in its context. We discuss issues concerning the legal profession, legal ethics and access to justice.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Judith Gutman

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admission in course belonging to progression group LLAWU

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

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	Australian Guide to Legal Citation	Prescribed	N/A	CURRENT EDITION, MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY LAW REVIEW
Readings	Be: Laying down the law	Prescribed	Cook,C., Creyke, R., Geddes, R. & Hammer, D.	LEXIS NEXIS. 8TH EDN.
Readings	Butterworths concise Australian legal dictionary	Prescribed	N/A	BUTTERWORTHS (LATEST EDITION)
Readings	Supplementary Materials, 2012	Prescribed	N/A	N/A
Readings	Be: Mastering law studies and exam techniques	Recommended	Krever, R.	BUTTERWORTHS, 6TH EDN.
Readings	A career in law	Preliminary	Corkery, J. (ed)	2ND EDITION, FEDERATION PRESS 2002.
Readings	Getting into Law	Preliminary	Miller, J.	BUTTERWORTHS 2002

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Judith Gutman

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
1,500-word Court Report		30
Case Brief and Presentation (group exercise)	5-minutes/250-words per student	10
compulsory library practical research skills exercises (on-line)	30-minutes per student	10
one 2-hour examination		50

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Judith Gutman

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.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
1,500-word Court Report		30
Case Brief and Presentation (group exercise)	5-minutes/250-words per student	10
compulsory library practical research skills exercises (on-line)	30-minutes per student	10
one 2-hour examination		50

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pascale Chifflet

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%
1,500-word Court Report		30
Case Brief and Presentation (group exercise)	5-minutes/250-words per student	10
compulsory library practical research skills exercises (on-line)	30-minutes per student	10
one 2-hour examination		50