Law in Context

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You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

• UNE-LAW100-Foundations of Law

• UNE-LSU100-Introduction to Legal Studies

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Others

To enrol in this subject you will need to pass UNE-LAW100 and UNE-LSU100 subjects. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not receive a satisfactory result for UNE-LAW100 and UNE-LSU100.

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 - 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. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
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  Study Load

  • Most law units will require students to spend at least 15 hours of study per unit per week. That includes time spent online in the LMS, doing private study and working on assignments.  The amount of time needed will vary depending on your existing study skills.
  • Law units are particularly time-heavy because of the amount of reading that’s required and the type of reading. Reading cases and other types of legal texts will be unfamiliar at first.
  • Learning law involves learning new skills, and UNE’s law teachers will help with that, but it does take a commitment of time on your part.
  • You need to consider carefully your existing time commitments before enrolling in multiple units.

  Progression into the Degree.

  To be admitted to the Bachelor of Laws (4 Years) students need to complete the following four units of study and achieve a minimum GPA of 4.2.

  • LSU100 Introduction to Legal Studies
  • LAW100 Introduction to Legal Systems and Methods
  • LAW101 Law in Context
  • LAW162 Criminal Law or LAW172 Contract Law

  
  LSU100 is a prerequisite of LAW100; LAW100 is a prerequisite of LAW101, LAW162 and LAW172.

  
  GPA Requirements

  • The 4.2 GPA requirement equates to three Passes and one Credit.
  • Be aware that if you fail a unit it is included in your GPA calculation and means you will need to achieve higher grades to obtain admission to the degree.
  • For this reason, we recommend students consider their study load and academic skills before attempting a subject.
  • For more information on GPA requirements, please refer to the UNE website.
  • For students who have not studied before or have not studied recently
  • If you’ve not studied previously, or have been out of study for a while, in your first year we recommend you don’t attempt more than one UNE Law unit per trimester and consider completing an introductory study subject like  COM10 and APC100.
  • If you are successful in gaining admission to the Bachelor of Laws (4 years) either of these units could count towards the Elective component of the degree.
  • Passes and one Credit.
  • Be aware that if you fail a unit it is included in your GPA calculation and means you will need to achieve higher grades to obtain admission to the degree.
  • For this reason, we recommend students consider their study load and academic skills before attempting a subject.
  • For more information on GPA requirements, please refer to the UNE website.
  • For students who have not studied before or have not studied recently
  • If you’ve not studied previously, or have been out of study for a while, in your first year we recommend you don’t attempt more than one UNE Law unit per trimester and consider completing an introductory study subject like  COM10 and APC100.
  • If you are successful in gaining admission to the Bachelor of Laws (4 years) either of these units could count towards the Elective component of the degree.

  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.

This subject will orientate you into the discipline of law with a comprehensive overview of the historical, jurisprudential, commercial, cultural and global contexts in which Australian law operates today. To develop your foundational knowledge, you will explore the major trends and influences shaping the future of Australian law and practice. You will also develop your basic research skills relating to secondary materials, as well as your ability to discuss abstract legal questions through writing an academic essay. Throughout, this subject further deepens your knowledge of the discipline and provides a solid foundation for more specialised and advanced legal studies.

Research essay: 1750 words; Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) LO: 1-3 Quizzes. Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) LO: 1,2 Open Book Exam: 2 hrs 15 mins; Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) LO: 1-3. 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.

• Research Essay (35%)
• Quizzes (15%)
• Final Examination (50%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).