Course results for Law Subjects

Study the ideas and institutions that contribute to law and its production. Examine the relationship between rules, morality, justice and politics. Consider the rule of law, role of judges, human and indigenous rights, democracy and government power. 

Delve into the laws and processes which govern crime investigation, trials and punishment. Consider the principles of responsibility and the functions of criminal law. Examine investigations, suspects' rights, and the importance of admissible evidence.

Get to grips with the legal system. Take a deep dive into how the law is made, the operations of the legal system, and the role that this all plays in society. Learn basic methods of legal analysis, and develop skills in legal research and writing.

Develop an understanding of the jurisprudential concepts of law, ethics and values. Interrogate the history of and ongoing influences on the development of Australian law. Learn to construct and communicate a persuasive legal argument.

Study the principles of public law through real examples from seminal High Court cases in Constitutional Law and Administrative Law. Come out with the skills to analyse judicial decisions and apply legal reasoning.

Learn how courts work. Study the differences between courts, tribunals and commissions. Discover the differences in state, territory and Commonwealth courts. Examine cases and questions of law.

Cover principles of common law, equity, statutory provisions, interpretation and enforceability in relation to contracts. Use critical thinking, communication and judgement to analyse case law, persuade and find solutions.