LAWS1011
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Legal System and Method II examines the nature of the Australian legal system, the constitutional framework and the development of sources of law, including the legislation and common law . Through advocacy and professional education this course develops analytical and interpretative skills. Students develop further skills in legal research, statutory interpretation, Constitutional Law and in written and oral communication through professional training as relevant to the study and practice of law.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Use legal language and terminology, including citations accurately.
2. Read and analyse case law effectively.
3. Identify legal principles and apply these to diverse scenarios.
4. Structure and present a coherent and persuasive argument with confidence using legal data (orally and in writing).
5. Write coherently using legal data for different audiences (academic and non-academic).
6. Analyse statutes and regulations effectively.
7. Read and analyse principles of Constitutional Law
8. Observe and interpret court etiquette.
9. Employ a range of self-management and well-being techniques.
10. Orally present and defend arguments in interactive dialogue with the teacher and peers in a style consistent with professional client consultations and court appearances.
Content
Legal System and Method II is designed to, and has the objective of, establishing a basis and foundation for all other law courses. The course has a number of substantive law components, which should not be viewed in isolation. Instruction in the methods and skills employed by lawyers are integrated with the substantive law components to provide an introduction to the Australian legal system. The eight parts of the course are:
A. Legal System components
- Statutory Interpretation
- The Australian Constitutional Framework
B. Legal Method components
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Advocacy
- Self-management and ethics
Requisite
Students must have successfully completed LAWS1010 enrol in this course.
Students must be enrolled in one of the following programs:
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [12340]
Bachelor of Social Science / Bachelor of Laws(Honours) [12341]
Bachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [12342]
Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice/Bachelor of Laws(Honours) [12343]
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [12346]
Bachelor of Laws(Hon) /Dip Legal Practice [12347]
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [12348]
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40036]
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40037]
Bachelor of Innovation Entrepreneurship/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40129]
Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Laws(Honours) [40130]
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40150]
Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40188]
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40189]
Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws(Honours) [40272]
Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40279]
Bachelor of Biomedicine/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40280]
Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [40290]
Bachelor of Media and Communication / Bachelor of Laws (Honours) [50005]
Assumed knowledge
LAWS1010
Assessment items
Presentation: Moot Oral Submissions
In Term Test: In Class Quiz - Statutory Interpretation
Written Assignment: Reflection on Legal Clinic Attendance/Witness Role Play and Observation
Formal Examination: Open book Exam: Legal system - Problem Solving in Statutory Interpretation and Constitutional Law
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lectorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 2
Lectorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s) starting in week 4
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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