Legal Systems (6602.4)

This subject sequentially develops a student's understanding of the theory and content of the law. The Concept of Law; The Civil Law and the Common Law Traditions; The Australian Federation; Comparative Constitutional Structures - a Brief Introduction; Sources of Law in the Australian Federation; Reception of English Law in Australia; The Law in Australia Today; The Legal Profession and the Practice of Law in Australia and Critical Perspectives on the Law.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of the historical foundation of the Australian legal system and sources of law within it;
2. Locate and analyse primary sources of law;
3. Locate and analyse secondary sources and use them to develop ideas and arguments about legal issues;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of how Australian legal institutions work both separately and collaboratively; and
5. Demonstrate an awareness of how the legal system operates in Australian social contexts.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
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
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.