Overview

This course is an overview of the functioning of common law systems for lawyers trained in other systems, and also to students without training in law, with an emphasis on the legal system in Australia and other common law jurisdictions. Its objective is to frame Australian law in its broader … For more content click the Read More button below. Main Topics: The Australian Legal System, the Court System, Reading CasesIntroduction to Comparative Law and Legal Transplantation (Including the Reception of English Law in NSW)Origins of the Common Law, Doctrine of PrecedentFederalism and the Status of Indigenous LawThe Relationships between Domestic and International Law in the Common Law WorldEquity in the Common Law World through the Perspective of Private International LawAcademic Legal Writing

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Academic program must be 9201 or 9225; or enrolment in MNGTUS8625 Law

Delivery

Fully online -
In-person -
Multimodal - Intensive

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Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$2124
Domestic Students$5370
International Students$7200

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Commonwealth Supported Students:

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