law5clm common law
COMMON LAW AND THE AUSTRALIAN LEGAL SYSTEM
LAW5CLM
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Common Law and the Australian Legal System introduces students to Australia's fundamental legal institutions, the methods of Australian lawyers and sources of law in Australia. Students develop essential skills for studying law including case analysis, legal problem solving, legal research and written and oral communication. The subject examines what is law and explores both adversarial and non-adversarial approaches to dispute resolution. Topics include the history of law making in Australia, the doctrine of precedent and the origins of legal reasoning, indigenous law and its relationship with the common law, the Australian legal profession and selected principles of Australian public, private and procedural law.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in LMLC or LMGB or LMLGBL or LMLI or LMCL or LMIBL or LML or LMGBL or LMLAW or LMLE or have permission of Law School.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LAW1LIM, LAW5IAL, LAW5PMI
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various readings that will be made available on the LMS | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the framework of the Australian legal system including its core institutions and sources of law
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises; Take Home Exam; Seminar Discussions
02. Demonstrate astute cognitive and creative skills in working with Australian case law
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises; Take Home Exam; Seminar Discussions
03. Critically examine the historical, social and theoretical context of Australia's legal processes, methods and institutions
- Activities:
- Online Group Exercises; Take Home Exam; Seminar Discussions
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