Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1 |
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Legal System and Method is the foundational course in the Juris Doctor, which introduces students to the core intellectual and analytical skills in the discipline of law. In addition, the course begins the process of professional education through the study of professional written communication skills, advocacy and professional self-management skills.
| Objectives | At the end of the course students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of the sources of law and elements of the Australian legal system. 2. Critically evaluate the area of common law and statutory interpretation 3. Apply legal knowledge in varying contexts to analyse and resolve legal problems. 4. Apply specialized technical skills in professional legal writing, appellate advocacy in the context of mooting 5. Demonstrate integrated ethical consciousness in professional legal contexts and adaptability associated with developing capacity for self-management in academic and professional contexts. |
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| Content | The topics in this course include: 1. The Australian Legal System 2. The Common Law 3. Statutory Interpretation 4. Written Communication for the Legal Professionals 5. Introduction to Appellate Advocacy 6. Self-management and ethics for Legal Professional |
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| Replacing Course(s) | na | ||||||||
| Transition | na | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Seminar | ||||||||
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| Contact Hours | Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for LAWS6001 |