law2sta statutory interpretation
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
LAW2STA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Statutory interpretation is the body of law governing the determination of the legal meaning and effect of legislation. This subject examines the law and practice of statutory interpretation systematically and in depth. The concepts, interpretative criteria, and techniques of the common law are examined, together with federal and state interpretation legislation. In addition to developing students' skills in interpreting legislation, the subject also develops skills in legal research, in case analysis, and in writing legal opinions.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesLAW1PPL AND LAW1LIM
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsLAW3ASI
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
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Learning resources
Columbia Law Review
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorF Frankfurter (47)
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PublisherCOLUMBIA LAW REVIEW 527
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Understanding Common Law Legislation: Drafting and Interpretation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorF A R Bennion
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PublisherOXFORD: OUP
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Statutory Interpretation Principles
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AuthorPerry Herzfeld and Thomas Prince
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PublisherTHOMSON REUTERS
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Cross on Statutory Interpretation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrereading
AuthorJ Bell and G Engle
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Edition/Volumelatest edition
PublisherOUP
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Statutory Interpretation Supplementary Materials, relevant year
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorJ Barnes
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PublisherLA TROBE UNIVERSITY
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via video conference.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online quiz (600 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3 |
| Case analysis (600 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2 |
| Practice problem (600 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| End-of-Semester Assignment (2400 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online quiz (600 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3 |
| Case analysis (600 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO2 |
| Practice problem (600 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| End-of-Semester Assignment (2400 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |