LAW 7111 - Principles of Australian Law (PG)
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Course Details
| Course Code | LAW 7111 |
| Course | Principles of Australian Law (PG) |
| Coordinating Unit | Law School, Faculty of the Professions |
| Term | Semester 2 2012 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Postgraduate coursework |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Intensive |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | Not applicable |
| Assumed Knowledge | Not applicable |
| Restrictions | Not applicable |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | This course provides the introduction to Australian Law and Legal System, forming a basis for the further study of law. In particular, the course examines law making and court processes and hierarchies in Australia; the role of Courts and legislature in Australia, including their historical background and the development of the Australian legal system; legal system taxonomy, including the Australian federal system, public and private law, other families of legal systems, including the international legal system and comparative law; and an introduction to legal theory, addressing the nature of law and critical legal thinking. The course will also provide an introduction to legal research and problem solving |
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Course Enrolment Dates and Fees
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Course Staff
Miss Beth Nosworthy
Law School, Faculty of the Professions
Room 3.07
Ligertwood Building
North Terrace
Telephone: +61 8 8313 5543
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Consultations: Appointments can be made (on short notice) by email or telephone, at a mutually convenient time. A timetable of my other teaching hours and general availability is available on the door to my office.
