This subject introduces students to the essential academic skills required for success in tertiary studies. It employs an explicit pedagogy approach to teach students how to become independent, active, and reflective learners. The subject also includes essential research and writing skills specific to the social sciences and criminal justice.

This subject provides a broad overview of law enforcement in Australia. It aims to equip students with an understanding of power, law and authority in relation to law enforcement agencies in Australia, as well as an overview of the operations and procedures of those agencies. The subject also provides students with an understanding of what it means to become a law enforcement professional in Australia.

This subject is designed to develop an understanding of the Australian legal system for students whose courses involve law subjects relevant to their area of study, such as Business, Construction, Policing and Criminology. Students will investigate the role of the Australian legal system in contemporary society, and explore its relevance to their chosen career path through project-based assessments. The subject will also help students develop the language and communication skills necessary for further tertiary study.

This subject is designed to develop an understanding of the Australian legal system for students whose courses involve law subjects relevant to their area of study, such as Business, Construction, Policing and Criminology. Students will investigate the role of the Australian legal system in contemporary society, and explore its relevance to their chosen career path through project-based assessments. The subject will also help students develop the language and communication skills necessary for further tertiary study.

This subject concentrates on the implications for police practice of the legislative framework, and police responsibilities including procedures, practices and methods. The content will focus on police decision-making and discretion, and the meaning and practice of police powers. The approach necessary for working with diverse communities is described and analysed, as are associated communication practices. Concepts examined include the appropriate use of force, the appropriate use of personal information and the characteristics of ethical policing practice. Although the key focus of learning relates to the New South Wales Police Force; examples are also drawn from Australian state and federal policing as well as international policing contexts.

This subject concentrates on the implications for police practice of the legislative framework, police responsibilities including procedures, practices and methods. The content will focus on police decision-making and discretion, and the meaning and practice of police powers. The approach necessary for working with diverse communities is described and analysed, as are associated communication practices. Concepts such as the appropriate use of force, the appropriate use of personal information and the characteristics of ethical policing practice. By comparison, examples are drawn from Australian state and federal policing, and international contexts.

This subject concentrates on the implications for police practice of the legislative framework, police responsibilities including procedures, practices and methods. The content will focus on police decision-making and discretion, and the meaning and practice of police powers. The approach necessary for working with diverse communities is described and analysed, as are associated communication practices. Concepts such as the appropriate use of force, the appropriate use of personal information and the characteristics of ethical policing practice. By comparison, examples are drawn from Australian state and federal policing, and international contexts.

This subject aims to provide knowledge of human rights issues and laws which are particularly relevant to social workers and community welfare workers. It provides an opportunity for students to reflect upon the powers, responsibilities and obligations in their professional roles and acquire skills to promote justice for disadvantaged individuals and groups through advocacy and law reform.

This subject replaced by LAWS 2016 Law of Commercial Obligations from Spring 2023. This subject introduces students to the Australian laws governing transactions involving the transfer, registration and use of property. Focusing on commercial applications students will consider laws governing real, intellectual and personal property including topics such as registration requirements under the Torrens title system and the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) as well as enforceability and alienation of proprietary interests, leases and deeds, and subsidiary interests such as covenants and easements.

This subject will focus on the fundamental skills and theory of mediation, specifically in the context of the Australian legal system. It builds upon the more general introduction given in the subject Alternative Dispute Resolution (which is a prerequisite for this subject). This subject is experientially based, and students will be expected to participate in discussions, exercises and role-plays. The theory and practice of mediation will be critically considered, as will the social and legal contexts within which mediation is practised. The subject is presented with a multi-disciplinary, analytical and practical approach, including the perspectives of First Nations peoples. It will focus on mediation in different legal contexts such as commercial litigation, employment law and family law. Issues of culture, power, mediator neutrality and ethical dilemmas for the mediator will be considered. This subject is intended to be an introduction to the practice of mediation.

Knowledge of the criminal law is useful to state and federal police forces, government and private organisations, military police, private investigators, anti-corruption agencies, and in industries such as banking and insurance. All have a vested interest in preventing, detecting and investigating breaches of the criminal law through a policy framework. This subject introduces students to the common criminal offences encountered by police officers, with a focus on those investigating breaches of the criminal law rather than those prosecuting or defending. Common elements of Australian (particularly NSW legislation) and international jurisdictions and Commonwealth legislation are covered.

This subject will provide an overview and analysis of the assessment and treatment of offenders from a range of perspectives. The assessment of violent, sexual, youth, gender, disabilities, cultural and institutional (i.e., policing and correctional) perspectives and developments will be considered in primarily Australian, but also, international contexts. There are equally variable treatment options considered including cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, risk-need-responsivity, addictions, culturally appropriate, and alternatives such as music, animals, exercise, and art therapies. This subject will take a multi-disciplinary approach to the assessment and treatment of offenders, with particular attention to the inherent complexities and diversities associated with offender management.

This subject is designed to provide students with a good understanding of the law and dispute resolution mechanisms that regulate the conduct of the building industry and building practices e.g. work health and safety, contract law, workers compensation, awareness of industrial relations and dispute resolution.

In this subject students examine the nature and function of governance and accountability processes within policing and the broader private security industry. There is a focus on the commitment by governments to practices at an individual and organisational level that are based on accountability, contestability and continuous improvement. Issues such as human rights, ethics in policing, conflicts of interest, misconduct, and corruption and criminality within policing and related industries, are explored; and relevant explanatory theories are examined. Different models and levels of governance and accountability in Australia are also explored, as are the roles of professional standards subjects within police forces, external accountability agencies such as police integrity commissions, the ombudsman, and crime and misconduct agencies . These are compared with other approaches worldwide. Throughout the subject extensive use will be made of case studies and problem based learning where students will be invited to propose solutions to real world problems.

This subject will result in the writing of a research paper of 5,000 words on an approved topic in law. It is anticipated that the subject will be used in appropriate situations such as where the Law School has a Visiting Professor who is prepared to supervise independent study in an area related to their expertise. The intent is that the areas researched will focus principally on those areas identified by the Schools in its Research Strategy. These include (i) international and trans-national governance, (ii) elder law, (iii) law and medicine, (iv) revenue law and (v) professional services law.

This subject introduces students to the criminal justice system through an examination of justifications for punishment and the policy and practice of various criminal justice agencies. Attention is paid to the significance of race, class and gender, and how these variables impact upon justice within the criminal justice system. Students will engage with contemporary issues and ongoing debates in criminal justice, including through exposure wherever possible to criminal justice agencies, a prison, legal clients and practitioners to enable students to gain a deep and practical understanding and experience.

Registration in this subject is invite only. Please contact the subject coordinator for further assistance. The Policing Leaders Internship offers work experience to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Policing (Leadership) and Bachelor of Policing degrees within the School of Social Sciences. Internships can take place in a range of policing organisations. Internship placements will require students to utilise a range of social science skills obtained throughout the Bachelor of Policing (Leadership) and Bachelor of Policing degree programs. This practical work schedule is supported by a reading program that examines different approaches to the study of policing organisations (their structures, functions, and policies) and links these issues to the internship experience. The internship provides work at a host organisation for fourteen full days, totalling 105 hours. Typically, this internship component will be realised as one day per week for fourteen weeks, however an alternative spread of work may be agreed between the organisation, the student, and the subject coordinator. The subject is only offered in the Spring session of Level 3, and is worth 10 subjects of credit, which will be recorded as an elective on your degree transcript. There is only one lecture for this subject.

In this subject, students will consider some of the contemporary issues faced by the criminal justice system and the possible solutions to these real world problems. Using knowledge and skills drawn from their experience and study in their degree, students will be required to explore a critical policing or criminal justice issue and develop potential solutions. The subject aims to develop skills in problem analysis and managing the practical constraints faced by social scientists working in applied criminal justice and policing settings. Students will identify a critical issue (such as policing domestic violence, police engagement with CALD youth, criminal justice responses to cybercrimes), which they will explore individually and in groups throughout the semester. Students will become familiar with and learn to apply the policy/practice development cycle to identify critical issues, survey existing research and practices, develop alternative strategies for resolving the identified problem, and evaluating the expected outcomes.

This subject is designed to help you understand why international policing should be considered as an ongoing comparative global endeavour. This subject seeks to explore the possibilities and limitations of comparative international policing from a global perspective by examining policing case studies in both national contexts (for example comparing Australian police organisation’s policing practices) and in international contexts (comparing global police organisation’s policing practices). Within the framework of comparative criminology, we will examine the challenges of international comparative analysis and policing practice, compare national and international police organisations, and examine policing practices in relation to deviance and social response.

This subject provides an internship opportunity for Juris Doctor students to be placed in host organisations (including NGOs and public interest organisations, community legal centres, government departments, corporations, barristers' chambers or private law firms). Internships provide students with invaluable access to opportunities to critically analyse the law in context, to apply their formal learning about legal principles, to demonstrate professional skills and to gain exposure to different career pathways. Students who successfully complete the orientation requirements will spend twelve days throughout the semester at a host organisation. This will usually be done on a one- day (7 hours) per week basis. An intern's duties will generally consist of a combination of substantive tasks relating to law, policy and practice. Depending on the host organisation, these may include a combination of research, preparing background materials, briefing papers or research reports, liaising with other organisations, assisting in the provision of legal assistance and advice, observing interviews with clients, conferences with Counsel or in court proceedings, undertaking project and advocacy work, preparing/ giving presentations and assisting with administrative and editing work. The School will seek expressions of interest for the number of placements available with the School's partner host organisations each semester. Students are also able to arrange their own internships at organisations that are not currently host organisations, subject to the approval of the Director / Principal Solicitor and the agreement of the host organisation to complete the attendance and assessment requirements of the subject.

In this subject, students will critically review the criminal justice system, analysing justifications for punishment as well as the policies and practices of various criminal justice agencies. Students will examine the influence of race, class, and gender on justice, and how these factors impact on the outcomes. Students will also engage with contemporary issues and ongoing debates in criminal justice wherever possible, through exposure to criminal justice agencies, prison, and connect with legal clients and practitioners to gain practical and professional understanding and experience.