Hobart
Compulsory core unit for students in new Law degrees, which were introduced in 2013, with course codes: 63I, 63J, 63K, 63L, 63M, 63N, 63O and 63P. Also degrees commencing 2014 63Q and 63R.
From 2013, students in courses 63A, 63C, 63D, 63E, 63F, 63G, 63H, and all L3-coded degrees, who have not passed LAW205 must substitute LAW253.
Introduction
The unit aims to introduce students to the study of Public Law and to introduce major themes and ideas which are relevant to both Constitutional Law and Administrative Law. The course will be divided into 4 related modules:
Module 1. Introduction to the "Ausminster system"
Module 2. The Parliament and the people
Module 3. Executive Power
Module 4. Judicial and non-judicial scrutiny of public institutions
The course will also demonstrate the practical applications of public law as they arise in Parliament and in litigation. Assessment will be based upon students' practical - especially advocacy based - application of the theoretical principles taught in cases.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Foundations of Public Law |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW253 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Dr. Anja Hilkemeijer |
| Teaching staff | Dr. Anja Hilkemeijer |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Requisites
75 credit points in introductory study including LAW121 and LAW122, or a bachelor degree or equivalent.
Co-requisites
LAW255
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2-3 hours of lectures per week and a two (2) hour seminar per fortnight. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Combination of exam based assessment and internal assessment. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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