law1lim legal institutions and methods
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.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJudith Gutman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission in course belonging to progression group LLAWU
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/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 |
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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 |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudith 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudith 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 enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPascale 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 |