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Australian Legal System
LAWS11-110
SUBJECT OVERVIEW
| Level: | Undergraduate Subject |
|---|---|
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Law |
| Semesters Offered: | May 2013 - Standard September 2013 - Standard |
| Credit Value: | 10 credit points |
| Subject Enquiries: | Faculty of Law Telephone: +61 7 5595 2008 Email: law@bond.edu.au |
| Study Abroad availability: | Available to Study Abroad students |
| Subject Outline: | May 2013 [ Standard ] |
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Synopsis
This subject examines the basic institutions and methods of the legal system. The main institutions of law and government are addressed: parliament, the executive, the courts and the legal profession. Particular attention is paid to the Australian Constitution: the history and structure of Confederation; the constitutions of the States; legislatures and the legislative process; the development of Australian sovereignty and the prospects for constitutional reform. The basic methods of the law are examined with respect to the common law tradition, the doctrine of precedent, principles and rules of statutory interpretation. The subject also introduces the skills with respect to research, writing, computers, advocacy and dispute resolution.