REFUGEE LAW IN CONTEXT
LAW5RLC
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores aspects of Australian refugee law and policy in a regional and international context. The subject examines the international and domestic legal frameworks for dealing with refugees. The subject also considers the political and social context in which law and policy is formulated and applied. Throughout the subject the role of law in promoting refugee protection is evaluated; areas requiring reform are identified; and strategies for change considered. Students will also have the opportunity to enhance their research and writing skills.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSavitri Taylor
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesReading, Seminar Discussion, Take Home Exam, Research Assignment
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in LMJD or LML or LMLGBL or LMCL or LMLAW or AMIDV or AMIRL or LMLE or have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisitesN/A
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
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
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