76066 Children and the Law

6cp
Requisite(s): ((70217 Criminal Law OR 70218 Criminal Law) AND 70311 Torts AND 70616 Australian Constitutional Law)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: G Monahan

This elective subject is designed to enhance undergraduate studies in core law subjects as they relate to children; in particular constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, torts and the law of evidence. It also complements elective studies in family law and succession. The subject has been designed to combine both a theoretical and a vocational approach to the study of these issues and will not only benefit students interested in these issues, but also those students considering a career in legal practice and/or the delivery of children's legal services.

There is an emphasis on issues such as child development theory, children's rights, juvenile justice, care and protection (including fostering), adoption, education rights and responsibilities, employment, property ownership and succession issues, civil liability, legal representation, and medical procedures and treatment. The present law in New South Wales is considered as well as the historical development of laws relating to children, proposed reforms, and comparative material from other jurisdictions.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,544.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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.