Course Title: Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
LAW1019 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
615H Accounting |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2007, Sem 1 2008, Sem 2 2008, Sem 1 2009, Sem 2 2009 |
LAW1019 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
660H Graduate School of Business and Law |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2011, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2017, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 2 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024 |
LAW1019 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
660H Graduate School of Business and Law |
Internet |
ONT12024 |
LAW2396 |
Open Learning Australia |
Non Award |
660H Graduate School of Business and Law |
Distance / Correspondence |
OUAS1PG19, OUAS2PG19, OUAS1PG20, OUAS2PG20, OUAS1PG21, OUAS2PG21, OUAS1PG22, OUAS2PG22, OUAS1PG23 |
Flexible Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
LAW1019 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
660H Graduate School of Business and Law |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFx2019 (All) |
LAW1019 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
660H Graduate School of Business and Law |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFx2020 (All) |
LAW1019 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
660H Graduate School of Business and Law |
Face-to-Face |
PGRDFlex21 (XXXX), PGRDFlex21 (SEM1) |
Course Coordinator: Anne Kallies
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 (3) 99251434
Course Coordinator Email: anne.kallies@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 13
Course Coordinator Availability: By Appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces you to the Australian legal system and a number of foundational legal skills. You will acquire knowledge and skills in the historical, doctrinal and philosophical perspectives that have influenced the development of law. You will critically compare and assess key theoretical positions that provide critique and commentary on the role and practice of law and the justice system. This course will primarily explore the Constitutional framework, legislation and case law, legal institutions and processes, legal theory, legal research, legal analysis and law in practice.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an integrated understanding of the sources of Australian law; how laws are made, developed and applied (both common law and statute); and the ways in which institutions administer those laws.
- Critically evaluate aspects of the Australian legal system and identify areas of law reform.
- Analyse and research problems relating to the doctrine of precedent and rules of statutory interpretation and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives.
- Demonstrate cognitive and creative skills in approaching foundational legal issues and legal rules, and generate appropriate responses.
- Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions and identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues using legislation, case law and secondary source materials.
- Demonstrate self-management skills in a professional context.
Overview of Learning Activities
In this course you will be encouraged to be an active learner. Your learning will be supported through various in-class and online activities comprising individual and group work. These may include quizzes; assignments; prescribed readings; sourcing, researching and analysing specific information; solving problems; conducting presentations; producing written work and collaborating with peers on set tasks or projects.
Overview of Learning Resources
Various learning resources are available online through MyRMIT Studies\Canvas. The lecture notes and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. Visit the RMIT library website for further details. Assistance is available online via our chat and email services, face to face at our campus libraries or via the telephone on (03) 9925 2020.
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment alignment list below shows the assessment tasks against the learning outcomes they develop.
Assessment Task 1: 20%
Linked CLOs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Assessment Task 2: 30%
Linked CLOs: 1, 3, 5, 6
Assessment Task 3: 50%
Linked CLOs: 2, 4, 5, 6
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation