This subject explores thinking, reading, researching and writing with the law and legal materials. It introduces students to the two core sources of law - case law and legislation - and their interrelationship, as well as related topics such as court hierarchies, the doctrine of precedent, and statutory interpretation. The subject develops legal, ethical and technological literacy and provides a range of skills and knowledge required for legal writing, research and problem solving.

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[Anti-requisite] LA1007 BX2015 Offerings: All

LA1102 - Legal Research, Writing and Analysis

Legal Research, Writing and Analysis

Evaluate and apply the principles of the doctrine of precedent in a range of practical and theoretical situations (scenarios)

Explain and evaluate sources of law and legal processes

Conduct library research to locate legislation, cases and commentary in print and electronic formats

Evaluate and apply the principles of statutory interpretation in a range of practical and theoretical situations (scenarios)

Communicate effectively in writing in accordance with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC)