Special Topic in Law 4

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop a sophisticated level of understanding of the legal dimension of a problem, to be selected according to the historical, topical, or thematic importance of the issue, and the availability and expertise of particular staff.

Course content

The specific  content of the course is variable. Examples of potential areas of law would include particular aspects of Environmental Law, such as the Emissions Trading Scheme; of Property Law, such as the granting of gene patents; or Criminal Law, such as laws relating to DNA testing, or intelligence gathering and control orders; or Commercial Law, such as developments in regulatory theory and practice. The course is not confined to recent developments, but would extend to detailed analysis of major milestone cases or legal innovations, for example, the 1992 decision of the High Court of Australia in Mabo, or the 1999 Wakim decision relating to cross-vesting. The content may also include detailed focus upon the seminal overseas decisions such as Roe vs Wade. The focus upon a particular issue is designed to facilitate a detailed examination of the social, political and legal context within which the legal climax (new legislation or a superior court decision) occurs.

Textbook(s)

Robert Schütze 2015, An Introduction to European Law, 2nd, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	3 hours x 10 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 10 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	3 hours per day x 2 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour per day x 2 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	40 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Research essay on approved topic or take home exam

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.