Law in the Criminal Justice System (LAWS1110)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2022
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Law School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
External
Class hours
3 Seminar hours
Restricted
Restricted to students enrolled in the BCCJ (Hons), BA and BA duals except the BA/LLB.
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Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course will give students foundational knowledge in the structure of the Australian legal system, with a focus on the historical and foundational principles underpinning the criminal justice system and examine differences between civil and criminal law. Students will gain fundamental knowledge and develop essential skills in relation to legal reasoning, case analysis, precedent, understanding statutes and relationships to common law; legal research and legal writing.