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70115 Perspectives on Law

8cp
Anti-requisite(s): 70105 Legal Research AND 70113 Legal Process and History

Undergraduate and Postgraduate

This subject aims to introduce students to the law and the Australian legal system through the lens of a variety of perspectives, including: ethical, philosophical, historical, indigenous, constitutional, international and cultural perspectives. In this way students not only develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts which underpin our legal system, as well as an appreciation of the interrelationships between its various institutions, but moreover acquire an insight into the workings of and tensions within our legal system and so be in a position to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Australian legal system and the role of law in the Australian community. Students are given the opportunity to read and critically assess a range of materials from a variety of sources. Students are also introduced to a range of legal assessment skills relevant to their studies in law.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus


Detailed subject description.

Fee information

  • 2013 contribution for commencing Commonwealth-supported students: $1632 (Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2010 should consult the Fees Calculator by Subject for relevant student contribution charges for Commonwealth-supported students. Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth-supported places.)
  • 2013 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $4134 (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: 0.167

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.