University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

77885 Legal Process and Legal Research1

6cp
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: S Wesley

This subject is designed to give candidates from non-legal backgrounds a grounding in the Australian legal system, equip them with basic legal method and research skills and provide them with an overview of principle areas of Australian law, including torts, crime, property, contracts, administrative law, consumer protection and commercial concepts.

Texts and references

Ellis, E. (2005), Principles and Practice of Law, Thompson Lawbook Co., Pyrmont

Footnote(s)

1. This subject is delivered online, however, limited on-campus attendance is required during the legal research component.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $1,021.25
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.