law5sin statutory interpretation
STATUTORY INTERPRETATION
LAW5SIN
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. The law and practice is also examined through the lens of statutory interpretation literature. 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 and legal commentaries.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesWorkshop paper and presentation; End-of-Semester Assignment Essay. Tutorials and workshop paper and presentation.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesLAW5PTO AND LAW5PMI
Co-requisitesLAW5CSL
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Statutory Interpretation Principles
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorP Herzfeld and T Prince
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Edition/VolumeLatest
PublisherThomson Reuters
ISBN9781760021528
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Understanding Common Law Legislation: Drafting and Interpretation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorF A R Bennion
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeLatest
PublisherOUP
ISBN978019964101
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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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City Campus, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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 4.00 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.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Two 4.00 hours workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Quiz (600 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO3 |
Practice Assignment (1,600 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
End-of-Semester Assignment (2,800 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJeffrey Barnes
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture/seminar per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Two 4.00 hours workshop per study period on weekends during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online Quiz (600 word equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO3 |
Practice Assignment (1,600 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
End-of-Semester Assignment (2,800 word equivalent) | Assignment | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |