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LAWS 1003 Fundamentals of Australian Law

LAWS 1003  Fundamentals of Australian Law  (10 Credit Points)  
Subject Details  Legacy Code: 200977  

This subject provides students with the fundamental legal skills required to succeed in the study and practice of law. Students will be introduced to the Australian legal system, legal study skills, academic integrity, how law is made, how cases and statute interact, the Australian court hierarchies, case analysis skills, statutory interpretation skills, an introduction to the role of legal professionals in Australia.

Level: Undergraduate Level 1 subject  
Equivalent Subjects: LAWS 1006 - Introduction to Law LAWS 1007 - Introduction to Law (WSTC)  
Incompatible Subjects: LAWS 1001 - Enterprise Law LAWS 1002 - Enterprise Law (WSTC)  
Restrictions: Please see the Subject Details page for any restrictions for this subject  

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Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Laws (2758)

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Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws (2538)

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Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Laws (2767)

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Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

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...selecting Law and the Creative Industries as their major must complete the subject LAWS 1003...

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