Foundations of Law (LAWS1700)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2017
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Law School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Seminar hours
1 Lecture hour
Incompatible
LAWS1000 or LAWS1111
Restricted
LLB(Hons) and LLB(Hons) duals
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
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Course description
This course examines the structure of the Australian legal system and evaluates the core concepts underpinning the contextual realities of the system such as liberalism, the nature of rights, the plurality of law and the rule of law. The course also introduces students to legal thinking, case analysis, statutory interpretation and essential legal research skills. The course will therefore provide the platform for the future study of law.