77973 Children, Young People and the Law

6cp
Requisite(s): 77885c Legal Process and Legal Research OR 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: G Monahan

This postgraduate elective subject is designed to enhance and build upon studies in core law subject areas as they relate to children; in particular constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, torts and the law of evidence. The subject includes issues ranging from child development theory, children's rights, juvenile justice, care and protection (including fostering), education rights and responsibilities, civil liability, legal representation, employment, and access to 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.

The subject combines both a theoretical and a vocational approach to the study of these issues and not only benefits students interested in these issues, but also those students considering a career, or enhancing their career, in legal practice and/or the delivery of children's legal services. While the subject shares similarities to the undergraduate subject 76066 Children and the Law, it examines a narrower collection of topics in more detail and there is an emphasis on research.

Assessment: Assignment (30 per cent), essay (50 per cent), final quiz (20 per cent).

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.