Duration
16 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Required
Study terms
- 28 Jun 2021
QS RANKING 2021
34
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
N/A
Subject details
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- 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.
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:
and one of
- UNE-LAW172-Contract Law
- UNE-LAW272-Law of Contract II (No longer available)
- UNE-LAW162-Criminal Law
- UNE-LAW312-Criminal and Civil Procedure (No longer available)
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
Candidature in Bachelor of Laws (4 Years). To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.
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
- 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.
This is a capstone subject. It is at the experiential end of the legal studies spectrum. The unit brings together the theory and practical skills students have developed throughout their course. The unit hones students’ legal research skills, the ability to apply legal authority, and the capacity to argue persuasively.
The subject has three modules:
- Module I enhances students' legal research skills to an advanced level. This module also considers legal, equitable, and statutory remedies;
- Module II sharpens students’ skills in speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and correctly in plain language; and
- Module III requires students to prepare written submissions based on a legal problem. Students must then present their oral submissions as advocates in the Moot Court.
Assignment 1 (Module I): 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-3 Assignment 2 (Module II): 1750 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 6 Assignment 3 (Module III): 1750 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5
- Module 1: 1.1 Legal Writing Exercise (20%)
- Module 1: 1.2 Legal Remedies Online Quiz (10%)
- Module II: Legal Writing Exercise (30%)
- Module III: Moot (40%)
Current study term: 27 Jun 21 to 24 Sep 21
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.