Legal Methods and Skills G (11751.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | Online real-time |
UC - Canberra, Online |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Law School | 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) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Gain and apply core legal writing skills, including in relation to writing legal documents;
2. Use and interpret primary sources of law, such as common law and statute, as well as secondary sources, such as journal articles and books; and
3. Develop skills in relation to legal problem solving and statutory interpretation.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
11251 Foundations of Law and JusticeEquivalent units
11431 Foundations of Law and Justice G, 6778 Legal Methods and Skills GAssumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 1 | 20 January 2025 | Online real-time | Ms Katherine Lindsay |
2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 3 | 12 May 2025 | Online real-time | Dr Alison McLennan |
2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 5 | 01 September 2025 | Online real-time | Ms Katherine Lindsay |
2026 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 1 | 19 January 2026 | Online real-time | Ms Katherine Lindsay |
2026 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 3 | 11 May 2026 | Online real-time | Dr Alison McLennan |
2026 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 5 | 31 August 2026 | Online real-time | Ms Katherine Lindsay |
Required texts
Kath Hall and Claire Macken, Legislation and Statutory Interpretation (LexisNexis, 6th ed, 2024)
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Extensions
Extension requests should be submitted via the Assignment Extension Form Drop Box on Canvas (not via email).
Please note that requests will only be granted if they comply with the UC Assessment Policy and Assessment Procedures. In particular, all requests must be made within the required timeframe and be accompanied by the required documentation.
Artificial Intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit, except for Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
1. the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
2. the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
3. the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Expectations of students include:
- You are responsible for managing your academic progress and working to achieve the unit learning outcomes.
- You are expected to be familiar with information relevant to your units and course as per the information made available to you. This includes the Unit Outline, Canvas site and assignment instructions.
- You have a responsibility to participate actively and positively in the teaching-learning process and comply with the requirements of your course.
- You are required to treat all University staff and fellow students with respect and courtesy in all interactions and communications.
See Student Charter for more information.
Participation requirements
None
Required IT skills
This unit involves online meetings in real time using the Virtual Room in your UCLearn teaching site. The Virtual Room allows you to communicate in real time with your lecturer and other students. To participate verbally, rather than just typing, you will need a microphone. For best audio quality we recommend a microphone and speaker headset. For more information and to test your computer, go to the Virtual Room in your UCLearn site and 'Join Course Room'. This will trigger a tutorial to help familiarise you with the functionality of the virtual room. |
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
None
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