Law and Technology

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You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:

• RMI-OJD110-Introduction to the Australian Legal System and Legal Methods
• RMI-OJD105-Fundamentals of Contract Law

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject provides you with the opportunity to engage in an in-depth study of the legal and regulatory issues associated with new and emerging technology and innovation. The coursework will focus on current issues in law and technology, examining the way that law and legal practice has adapted, or is likely to adapt, to new developments in technology, digital disruption, new business models, and new forms of governance. This subject will also consider the regulatory response in the face of innovation. This subject's content draws on Australian and international comparative materials where appropriate. The specific topics covered may vary from year to year, ensuring that the subject is at the cutting edge of technological developments and the implications for the law and legal practice.

The assessment tasks, their weighting and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows. Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.

• Assessment Task 1, Linked CLO 1 (20%%)
• Assessment Task 2, CLOs 1,2,3 (40%%)
• Assessment Task 3 Intensive & Essay - Linked CLOs 1,4 (40%%)

Current study term: 27 Feb 22 to 05 Jun 22