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LAWS 7056 Fundamentals of Australian Law

LAWS 7056  Fundamentals of Australian Law  (10 Credit Points)  
Subject Details  Legacy Code: 201046  

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 and the importance of academic integrity for law students, how law is made, how cases and statute interact, the Australian court hierarchies, , case analysis skills, statutory interpretation skills, an introduction to legal ethics and justice, and an introduction to the impact of the Australian legal system on Australian First Peoples.

Level: Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject  
Co-requisite(s): None  
Incompatible Subjects: LAWS 1003 Fundamentals of Australian Law  
Restrictions: Please see the Subject Details page for any restrictions for this subject  

Master of Laws (2824)

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The Master of Laws (LLM) provides law and non-law graduates with a flexible postgraduate opportunity to develop advanced, integrated and contemporary knowledge in one or more areas of legal study. The LLM is a sophisticated degree with substantial consideration of relevant international, professional and transdisciplinary aspects of the law which will enhance student career expertise and prospects. The program develops advanced legal research and writing skills and enhances the ability of students to critically evaluate complex legal issues within a global context. All students will have the opportunity to apply their legal knowledge and skills by conducting independent research and by engaging in analytical studies on specialised topics in the student’s areas of interest.