LAW7250

Administrative justice issues in tribunal adjudication (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Dr Pamela O'Connor

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (OCL)
Clayton First semester 2005 (On-campus)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this unit students will have demonstrated the ability to: 1.apply principles of Administrative Law to actual or simulated problems in adjudicative practice 2.investigate selected issues of administrative justice in depth 3.compare and evaluate different proposals and responses to the selected issues 4.collaborate in the presentation of a clear and coherent written response, and 5.lead group discussion on their chosen Topic in an online seminar.

Assessment: The assessment will comprise four tasks: Students will select two (2) Topic questions from Module A, and answer in 1,800 words each (each question is 20% of the total assessment). Students will select a Topic question from Module B or seek approval of a Topic of their own devising, and will present a 3,750 word written seminar to the class - 50%. Each student will initiate discussion on his or her seminar topic for Module B by posting an opening message to the online discussion forum of about 750 words - 10%.

Prerequisites: None; 6 credit points.The unit requires the equivalent of 12 hours per week over one semester. This will be made up of a combination of: reading the online materials and guided readings, optional further readings, self-directed reading for the Module B group activity, completing assessment activities, leading and contributing to the online discussion forum.