MLL110 - Legal Research and Statutory Interpretation
Unit details
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waterfront (Geelong), Online, Community Based Delivery (CBD)* |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Patricia Perlen Trimester 2: Patricia Perlen |
| Cohort rule: | For Bachelor of Laws (including combined Law awards) students only |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| 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 - campus: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities (1.5 hours) plus 2 hour seminar per week plus 1 x 2 hour large group interactive learning experience (Weeks 4 and 5) |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning activities (1.5 hours) plus 2 hour Online seminar (live streamed and recording provided) per week plus 1 x 2 hour large group interactive learning experience (live streamed and recordings provided) (Weeks 4 and 5) |
Note:*Community Based Delivery (CBD) is for NIKERI students only It is highly recommended that LLB students study this unit in their first trimester.
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Content
MLL110 equips students with legal knowledge and skills which will form the foundation of their legal education. Topics include: legal research skills, legal reasoning, the common law, legislation, statutory interpretation and the evolution of the Australian legal system.
| 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 relevant reasoning and interpretation methodologies to analyse cases and legislation. | GLO5: Problem solving |
| ULO2 | Apply constructive approaches to collaboration including an ability to negotiate and work effectively through team disputes and problems with team dynamics. | GLO7: Teamwork |
| ULO3 | Apply appropriate research strategies for locating the relevant law on legal issues. | GLO3: Digital Literacy |
| ULO4 | Construct a written response to a legal problem by researching and analysing relevant factual, legal and policy issues. | GLO5: Problem solving |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Case Analysis | 1750 words | 30% | Week 4 |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Online legal research test | N/A | 20% | Week 7 |
| Assessment 3: | Part A: 2500 words | Part A: 40% | Part A: Week 11 |
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: MLL110 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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