law5cij current issues in jurisprudence
CURRENT ISSUES IN JURISPRUDENCE
LAW5CIJ
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores current topics and debates at the cutting edge of Jurisprudence. Jurisprudence, or the philosophy of law, is the critical examination of the fundamental ideas, values and principles that underpin and shape legal thinking. This subject approaches these issues through in-depth examination of specific issues such as whether there is a right to disobey the law, whether animals have rights, whether historical injustices can be remedied, whether criminal justice has a place for mercy, whether there is a right to offend, among others. Students will engage with the issues at an advanced level through reading and critiquing a combination of contemporary academic writings and real world examples drawn from case law, legislation, current debates and history.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSteven Tudor
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must have completed LAW5PMI (for JD) or enrolment in a post graduate law degree or by coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsLAW3JRL
Equivalent subjectsLAW3JRL
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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