LAW7212

Australian legal system

(LAW)

Ms Jane Tribe

6 credit points + First and second semesters + Intensive (March and July) + Clayton

Synopsis: Australian legal and political institutions, including the institutions of government and the constitutional framework. Sources of law in Australia, including the historical origins of our legal system, common law and equity, legislation and delegated legislation and the contemporary relationship between the courts and Parliament. Legal writing including an introduction to legal terminology, an overview of the different types of writing required in the Law School and a discussion of the criteria for assessment. Case law and statutory interpretation (including a detailed examination of Part V1 of the Trade Practices Act 1975 (Cth).

Assessment: Research paper (3750 words): 50% + Examination (1.5 hours): 50%