Legal Theory PG (11440.1)
Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Flexible Online |
UC - Canberra, Bruce UC - Canberra, Online |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Law School | Post Graduate Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit introduces students to theories of law, including accounts of the nature and purpose of law, the importance of the rule of law, the interaction of law and morality, the duty to obey law, and the determinacy of law. The unit also examines the wider social context of law from the perspectives of gender, race, and class.
1. Understand and synthesise major theories of law through group activities such as discussion and role plays toward a conceptual understanding of the legal profession and law's place in society;
2. Critique case law, legislation and legal processes through persuasive research and writing tasks in preparation for a career in ethically-minded legal practice, law reform advocacy, or policy formation;
3. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to current legal issues through case studies; and
4. Establish strong theoretical foundations for further study in law subject units, graduate research, and lifelong education.
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand and synthesise major theories of law through group activities such as discussion and role plays toward a conceptual understanding of the legal profession and law's place in society;
2. Critique case law, legislation and legal processes through persuasive research and writing tasks in preparation for a career in ethically-minded legal practice, law reform advocacy, or policy formation;
3. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to current legal issues through case studies; and
4. Establish strong theoretical foundations for further study in law subject units, graduate research, and lifelong education.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
11751 Legal Methods and Skills G AND 11752 Legal Systems GCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
11275 Legal TheoryEquivalent units
7773 Legal Theory PGAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 01 August 2022 | Flexible | Dr Trevor O Ryan |
2023 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 4 | 03 July 2023 | Online | Prof Alison Gerard |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
All required readings are provided on the class website. There are also numerous general texts on legal theory/jurisprudence at the UC Library.
Participation requirements
Online participation
Required IT skills
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None