law5sin statutory interpretation
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
LAW5SIN
2017
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. In this subject the concepts, interpretative criteria and techniques of the common law of interpretation, together with federal and state interpretation legislation, are examined in a systematic and critical way. The subject also develops knowledege of legislative drafting and skills in legal research and writing legal opinions.
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
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Be able to analyse cases on statutory interpretation.
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussions and Tutorial Assignments are relevant teaching and learning activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Be able to discuss the concepts, interpretative criteria, and techniques of the law of statutory interpretation on an informed basis.
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussions and Tutorial Assignments are relevant teaching and learning activities.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Be able to interpret legislation in a fully informed way.
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussions and Tutorial Assignments are relevant teaching and learning activities. # End-of-Semester Assignment is a relevant learning activity.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
04. Be able to write a legal opinion on statutory interpretation in language and form that approximates the standard expected of a newly qualified lawyer.
- Activities:
- Tutorial discussions and Tutorial Assignments are relevant teaching and learning activities. # End-of-Semester Assignment is a relevant learning activity.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2017, 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 blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test (equivalent to 650 words) | 10 | 03 | |
| Tutorial assignments, maximum 2,000 words in total. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| End-of-semester assignment, maximum 2,800 words | 75 | 01, 03, 04 |