law1lim legal institutions and methods
LEGAL INSTITUTIONS AND METHODS
LAW1LIM
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides students with an introduction to the legal system in Australia and its core institutions, with a particular emphasis on courts, including the court hierarchy, the doctrine of precedent, reading and analysing cases and observation of court proceedings. The subject will require students to critically assess the differential impact that the legal system - particularly the criminal justice system - has on particular groups in society, including Indigenous Australians. The subject also covers legal methods with particular emphasis on the fundamentals of legal research and problem-solving.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnita Mackay
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into; LBLX Bachelor of Laws (Complementary) LVLGE;LVLGEB Bachelor of Laws LVLUE;LVLUEB Bachelor of Laws LWLAS Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Asian Studies LWLAT;LWLATB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts LWLBUSB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business LWLEE Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Electronic Engineering LWLINT Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations LWLMC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication LWLPY;LWLPYB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science LWLSC;LWLSCB Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science LZCOML Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws LZCRL LZCRLB Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws LBCR;LBCRB Bachelor of Criminology LZCPY;LZCPYB Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science LWLFI Bachelor of Laws / Bachelor of Finance LWLF Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Finance LWLM Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media LWLA LWLAC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Accounting LWLBUS Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business LWLE LWLEC Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Economics LWLIR Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations LWLFI Laws/Finance LWLAC Laws/Accounting LWLBUS (BU) Laws/Business
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic aspects and workings of Australian legal systems such as the main legal institutions and their functions as sources of legal authority
- Activities:
- Court report, seminar activities, exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
02. Demonstrate comprehension of fundamental legal research methods and referencing, including an awareness of the nature of academic integrity and consequences of plagiarism
- Activities:
- Online quiz, oral presentations, court report
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Analyse and apply case law to legal issues using appropriate legal problem-solving methodology
- Activities:
- Seminar activities, exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Demonstrate an awareness of the social and ethical impact of the Australian legal system
- Activities:
- Seminar activities, oral presentations, court report, exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
05. Apply appropriate written and oral communication skills
- Activities:
- Oral presentations, court report, exam.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. Demonstrate an ability to work as a team in a small group setting
- Activities:
- Seminar activities, oral presentations
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Mackay
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 video conference.
SeminarWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000-word Court Report | Students are required to attend a court hearing for this assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Oral group presentation (500-word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online quiz (300-word equivalent) | This assignment is completed on LMS | 10 | 01, 02 |
| 2-hour final examination (2000-word equivalent) | 45 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Mackay
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000-word Court Report | Students are required to attend a court hearing for this assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Oral group presentation (500-word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online quiz (300-word equivalent) | This assignment is completed on LMS | 10 | 01, 02 |
| 2-hour final examination (2000-word equivalent) | 45 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnita Mackay
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: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000-word Court Report | Students are required to attend a court hearing for this assignment | 30 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Oral group presentation (500-word equivalent) | 15 | 02, 04, 05, 06 | |
| Online quiz (300-word equivalent) | This assignment is completed on LMS | 10 | 01, 02 |
| 2-hour final examination (2000-word equivalent) | 45 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |