MLJ701 - Legal Method and Statutory Interpretation
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 2: Online Trimester 3: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Tyrone Berger Trimester 2: Daniel Goldsworthy Trimester 3: Daniel Goldsworthy |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | MLM704 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities (2 hours) + 2 hour online seminar (live streamed and recording provided) per week |
Content
This unit aims to equip students with the knowledge and ability to critically evaluate and effectively communicate legal research, method and reasoning. Topics include: the law in practice, law and justice, legal history, the Australian legal system, legal research, statutory interpretation and legal reasoning.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply reasoning and interpretation methodologies to analyse and evaluate factual, legal and policy issues, case law and legislation. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO2 | Search, find and evaluate information using digital tools. | GLO3: Digital literacy |
| ULO3 | Construct written solutions to complex legal problems. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Online test | 20% | Week 6 | |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Case Analysis Exercise | 2000 | 20% | Week 7 |
| Assessment 3: (Individual) Statutory Interpretation Exercise, plus bibliography | 4000 words | 60% | Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MLJ701 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list.
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