LAW 7177 - Introduction to Australian Law
Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | 4310 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | Intensive |
Restriction: | Not Available for Law graduates |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
Available for Non-Award Study: | Check with School |
Incompatible: | LAW 7157 |
Syllabus: |
This subject is a foundation subject for law postgraduate subjects taken in the Master of Business Law, Master of Comparative Law, and Master of Property. The subject commences with an introduction to Australian law and its legal system, including: - legal system taxonomy, including public and private law, other families of legal systems, including the international legal system and the common law/civil law divide; - the historical background and the development of the Australian legal system; - the roles of the courts in Australia, court processes and hierarchies in Australia and the operation of the doctrine of precedent; - the separation of powers in Australia; and - the legislative system in Australia, law making processes and statutory interpretation. Through a consideration of the law of contract, students will be introduced to issues of supremacy of law (legislation vs common law), The following topics will be covered: - creation and content of a contract (formation, privity, and terms); - performance and discharge of obligations (performance, breach, frustration, variation and discharge by agreement); and - remedies (enforcement and compensation) |
Course Fees
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
EFTSL | |||
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0.125 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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4310 | Tue 14/03/2023 | Thu 23/03/2023 | Fri 05/05/2023 | Fri 09/06/2023 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Seminar | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
10167 | SE01 | 20 | 11 | 28 Feb - 28 Feb | Tuesday | 10am - 5pm | Ligertwood, 515, Teaching Room |
3 Mar - 3 Mar | Friday | 10am - 5pm | Ligertwood, 515, Teaching Room | ||||
7 Mar - 7 Mar | Tuesday | 10am - 5pm | Ligertwood, 515, Teaching Room | ||||
10 Mar - 10 Mar | Friday | 10am - 5pm | Ligertwood, 515, Teaching Room | Note: Classes will be available online for students prevented by circumstances beyond their control from attending in person, including those based overseas or interstate. |