CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

LAW5CSL

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Constitutional Law is a compulsory subject in the Juris Doctor program offered by the La Trobe Law School. This subject introduces students to a number of important topics pertaining to federal and state constitutional law in Australia. This includes an examination of the basic concepts and doctrines relating to Australia's federal structure as well as the sources and limits of Commonwealth and state legislative power. A number of specific Commonwealth heads of power will be examined and relevant scope and characterisation issues explored. Students will subsequently consider how various restrictions on these heads of power, such as Chapter III judicial power and express and implied constitutional freedoms, operate in a situational context. Students will also canvass concepts relating to federal/state relations, including the rules governing inconsistency of laws. This subject seeks to develop student's constitutional problem-solving skills as well as aiming to impart a theoretical appreciation of the significance of Australian constitutionalism.

School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Madelaine Chiam

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: LAW5PMI AND LAW5CNA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

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Hanks Australian Constitutional Law: Materials and Commentary

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Latest Edition

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Publisher: LexisNexis

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental principles and doctrines which underpin Australian constitutional law.

02. Demonstrate advanced problem- solving skills using constitutional and interpretative methods.

03. Critique principles and doctrines of Australian constitutional law.

City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Madelaine Chiam

Class requirements

Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.50 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 6.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online test (Word equivalent 1000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO3, SILO6
Written Assignment (2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO3, SILO6
Final Examination - 3 Hours(3000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO3, SILO4, SILO6

City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended