law1ppl principles of public law
PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC LAW
LAW1PPL
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students explore the fundamental principles of Australian public law. 'Public law' can be defined as the body of legal rules that govern the relationship between the state and its citizens and the relationship between the institutions of the state. i.e., the legislative, executive and judicial arms of government. Public law concerns itself with the nature, sources and extent of state power to ensure that the power exercised is authorised and so legitimate.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Wishart
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM or concurrent enrolment with LAW1LIM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australia's Constitution | Prescribed | - | Online (austlii or commlaw) or AGP |
| Readings | Australian Public Law | Recommended | G Appleby, A Reilly, L Grenfell | OXFORD, 2ND ED, 2014 |
| Readings | Introduction to Australian Public Law | Recommended | D Clark | LEXISNEXIS, 4TH ED, 2014 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Locate, by means of legal research, online and physical materials discussing the principles of public law
- Activities:
- Individual student e-portfolio on PebblePad; group seminar presentation and submissions; written assignment (2500 words)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
02. Analyse and critique materials discussing the principles of public law
- Activities:
- Weekly seminar e-portfolio on PebblePad; group seminar presentation; and written assignment (2500 words)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Compose and accurately cite a legal essay
- Activities:
- Written assignment (2500 words)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
04. Discuss, in an informed manner relying on arguments drawn from researched materials, contemporary constitutional and public law issues with a focus on principles of public law
- Activities:
- Written assignment (2500 words)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Wishart
Class requirements
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation and submission | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| Individual student e-portfolio on PebblePad for weeks 4-11 | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| one 2,500-word written assignment | 50 | 01, 03 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Wishart
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 online.
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group presentation and submission | 20 | 01, 04 | |
| Individual student e-portfolio on PebblePad for weeks 4-11 | 30 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| one 2,500-word written assignment | 50 | 01, 03 |