LAW3201

Constitutional law 306 (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Dr Sarah Joseph/Professor Jeff Goldsworthy

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to 1) present arguments for or against, and objectively assess, the constitutional validity of Commonwealth and Victorian legislation and executive government action; 2) analyse and critically evaluate the current state of federal and Victorian constitutional law and practice, and discuss the desirability of reform and 3) analyse and critically evaluate judgments of the High Court and other Australian courts in constitutional cases, from the perspectives of a) the interpretive techniques used and b) the principles or policies underlying the relevant constitutional doctrines or provisions.

Assessment: Optional research assignment (2000 words): 30% + Final examination (1.5 hours): 70% OR Final examination (2.5 hours): 100%

Contact Hours: Three hours of lectures per week and one 1-hour tutorial per fortnight.

Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process