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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit imparts basic skills in primary and secondary legal research, legal writing and problem solving. This unit will begin with an examination of the following: the sources of Australian law; The Australian Court system and hierarchy; common and civil law systems; criminal and civil law procedures; the doctrine of precedent; ratio decidendi; obiter dicti and stare decisis. Statutes and methods of interpreting them will also be considered at this stage.The skills components of the unit comprises instruction on how to read a case, how to cite legal materials properly, how to apply legal principles derived from case law and other sources to a set of facts, and how to actually apply different statutory interpretation approaches, in a process of legal analysis and legal problem solving.
Unit was previously coded LAW560E, LAW5704
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will be offered in the on-campus and off-campus modes. On-campus students attend a weekly two hour lecture and one hour tutorial. The lecture format is interactive. Students receive detailed lecture summaries and are encouraged to explore the legal issues arising from each topic. Off-campus students will access the unit via Blackboard. Regular online access is required. All resources are provided via Blackboard. Students participate in weekly tutorial tasks and interactive discussions. Some online tutorials will make use of technology that requires participants to have a headset with microphone.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Case brief | 20% |
| Test | Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Legal problem solving | 40% |
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 20% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Case brief | 20% |
| Test | Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Legal problem solving | 40% |
| Participation | Online discussion and participation | 20% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit imparts basic skills in primary and secondary legal research, legal writing and problem solving. This unit will begin with an examination of the following: the sources of Australian law; The Australian Court system and hierarchy; common and civil law systems; criminal and civil law procedures; the doctrine of precedent; ratio decidendi; obiter dicti and stare decisis. Statutes and methods of interpreting them will also be considered at this stage.The skills components of the unit comprises instruction on how to read a case, how to cite legal materials properly, how to apply legal principles derived from case law and other sources to a set of facts, and how to actually apply different statutory interpretation approaches, in a process of legal analysis and legal problem solving.
Unit was previously coded LAW560E, LAW5704
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will be offered in the on-campus and off-campus modes. On-campus students attend a weekly two hour lecture and one hour tutorial. The lecture format is interactive. Students receive detailed lecture summaries and are encouraged to explore the legal issues arising from each topic. Off-campus students will access the unit via Blackboard. Regular online access is required. All resources are provided via Blackboard. Students participate in weekly tutorial tasks and interactive discussions. Some online tutorials will make use of technology that requires participants to have a headset with microphone.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Case brief | 20% |
| Test | Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Legal problem solving | 40% |
| Participation | Tutorial participation | 20% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Case brief | 20% |
| Test | Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Legal problem solving | 40% |
| Participation | Online discussion and participation | 20% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
LAW1116|1|2