Foundations of Law - LAWS600
This unit is offered on a pass/fail basis.
This unit will enable students to attain well-developed cognitive and practical key legal skills (legal research, reasoning, and writing; applying precedent; statutory interpretation; and legal problem solving) and to acquire an advance level of foundational legal knowledge (Australia legal institutions; legal theory; comparative legal systems; parliamentary process; role of the judiciary) necessary for further graduate study in law. This unit will challenge students to apply their skills and knowledge to examine a contemporary socio-legal issue through a collaborative group project. Students will also engage in reflective practice.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: None) S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mr George Tomossy (Session 1), Ms Zara Bending (Session 2) |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to JD or GradCertLaw or GradDipLaw |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCW(s): | |
| Unit Designation(s): | |
| Assessed As: | Pass/Fail |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School Faculty of Arts |
Course structures, including unit offerings, are subject to change.
Need help? Ask us.