Course Outline: Students explore Australia's legal heritage and the dynamic nature of the Australian legal system within a global context. They learn about the structures of the Australian legal system and how it responds and contributes to social change while acknowledging tradition.
Students gain insight into law-making, the processes of dispute resolution, and the administration of justice. They investigate legal perspectives on contemporary issues in society, and reflect on, and make informed judgments about, the strengths and weaknesses of the Australian legal system.
Topics Included:
The course focuses on the law-making process by courts and the dispute resolution process. Students will develop skills in analysing and evaluating the nature of adversarial and jury systems and be able to offer constructive reforms and alternatives. The emphasis is on civil literacy so that young people become constructive citizens. The course includes an excursion to the courts.
Assessment:
Folio 33%
Presentation 33%
Issues Study 33%
Additional Costs:
Cost for excursions that include entry fees and transport
Length of course: Semester
Credit points: 10 points
Course Outline:
Students explore Australia's legal heritage and the dynamic nature of the Australian legal system within a global context. They learn about the structures of the Australian legal system and how it responds and contributes to social change while acknowledging tradition.
Students gain insight into law-making, the processes of dispute resolution, and the administration of justice. They investigate legal perspectives on contemporary issues in society, and reflect on, and make informed judgments about, the strengths and weaknesses of the Australian legal system.
Topics Included:
The course focuses on the law-making process by courts and the dispute resolution process. Students will develop skills in analysing and evaluating the nature of adversarial and jury systems and be able to offer constructive reforms and alternatives. The emphasis is on civil literacy so that young people become constructive citizens. The course includes an excursion to the courts.
Assessment:
Additional Costs:
Cost for excursions that include entry fees and transport