Introduction to Legal Studies

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component.
• Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

An understanding of how the legal system works is a valuable skill for students pursuing a wide range of career outcomes. This subject is suited to non-law students and provides a comprehensive introduction to legal studies, starting you on the path to achieving an understanding of how legal systems operate in Australia and elsewhere. You will explore the ways in which the law is made, and how law applies in various contemporary contexts. As part of your study, you will also develop introductory level skills in legal research, writing and analysis.

Forum Participation: Assessment Notes: Forum participation 10% Note: Students are encouraged to participate in all five forums (2% each forum). Participation in at least one forum is mandatory. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5 Quizzes: Assessment Notes: Students are encouraged to attempt all five quizzes, three (3) best marks calculated towards total of 15%. Participation in at least one quiz is mandatory. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Assignment: 1500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 Final Examination: 2hrs 15mins. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 6 The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.

• Forum Participation (10%)
• Quizzes (15%)
• Assignment (30%)
• Final Examination (45%)

Current study term: 26 Jun 22 to 23 Sep 22

Next study term: 23 Oct 22 to 02 Dec 22