Legal Systems (6602.4)
Please note these are the 2018 details for this unit
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Law School | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | 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 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.
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.
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
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 skills2. 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
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Not available
Required texts
- Anthony Marinac et al, Learning Law (Cambridge University Press, 2018)
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Chapters from Marinac listed in the readings column of the Timetable of Activities are references to the set text for the Unit. All other readings will be accessible via Canvas.
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- The Australian Guide to Legal Citation (MULR, 3rd ed, 2010) (AGLC 3)
- Trischa Mann (ed), Australian Law Dictionary (Oxford University Press, 3rd ed, 2017)
Learner engagement
N/A
Inclusion and engagement
N/A
Participation requirements
Participation in seminars is required.
Required IT skills
N/A
In-unit costs
N/A
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
N/A
- Semester 2, 2018, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (179401)
- Semester 1, 2018, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (178161)
- Semester 2, 2017, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (167451)
- Semester 1, 2017, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (167076)
- Semester 2, 2016, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (151233)
- Semester 1, 2016, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (154800)
- Semester 1, 2015, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (145601)