Course Title: Innovative Justice
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Innovative Justice
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
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LAW2551 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
660H Graduate School of Business and Law |
Face-to-Face | Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019 |
Course Coordinator: Bronwyn Naylor
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 1297
Course Coordinator Email: bronwyn.naylor@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: Building 13
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Introduction to Australian Legal System and Legal Method LAW 1019
Course Description
New ways of approaching traditional legal problems are being introduced into Australian civil and criminal justice system. These new methods are underpinned by theories of procedural justice, restorative justice, therapeutic jurisprudence and the availability of new technology. New strategies to address access to justice, appropriate dispute resolution and the rise of self-represented litigants are also emerging. An understanding of the development of legal policy and the role policy can play in law reform is valuable when considering innovation in the justice system. Additionally, ethical dilemmas relating to innovation are important for future legal practitioners to consider. This course will explore the ways innovations are developed in the Australian Justice System and assist you to critically engage with policy development and ethical concerns that may arise when developing innovative solutions.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
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On successful completion of this course you will be able to:
CLO1: Critically evaluate aspects of the Australian Justice System and suggest innovative solutions to assist court and community users.
CLO2: Critique theories relevant to legal innovation and reform.
CLO3. Demonstrate skills in developing legal policy through exploration of innovations within the Australian Justice System.
CLO4: Reflect on ethical dilemmas that may arise in innovative legal reforms.
CLO5: Show effective, appropriate and persuasive collaboration and communication skills for legal and non-legal audiences when engaging with a policy simulation. Map each CLO against one or more PLOs:
Please note: Not all PLOs are achieved in a single course.
The PLOs are: 1. Apply an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in professional practice 2. Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions. 3. Identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues. 4. Practice law in a variety of fields, industry sectors and locations demonstrating communication and collaboration skills, advanced and integrated ethical decision making and self-management in a professional context.
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Overview of Learning Activities
You will engage in a series of workshops developing research, presentation and teamwork skills.
Overview of Learning Resources
Various learning resources are available online through myRMIT/Canvas. These include seminar slides, assessment details, links to relevant internet information, readings and communication tools to facilitate collaboration with your peers.
Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. If you require assistance with the RMIT library facilities contact the Business Liaison Librarian for your school. Contact details for Business Liaison Librarians are located online on the RMIT library website.
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
There are three assessment tasks:
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Assessment Task |
Weighting (%) |
Linked CLOs |
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Task 1 |
30% |
1, 2, 3, 5 |
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Task 2 |
20% |
1, 2, 4, 5 |
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Task 3 |
50% |
1, 3, 4 |