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Introduction to Family Law in Australia

Postgraduate | RMI-OJD270 | 2021

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Improve your understanding of the theory and practice of family law, legislation and cases. Critically discuss law reform options while honing a specialisation in the family law jurisdiction for practice as a lawyer.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
14 weeks

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Introduction to Family Law in Australia

About this subject

  • Upon successful completion of this subject you will be able to:

    1. demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of aspects of Family Law in Australia
    2. critically evaluate the Family Law system in Australia and identify areas of reform
    3. analyse and research complex problems relating to Family Law and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives
    4. demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues relating to Family Law and generate appropriate responses.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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