LAWS1052 Introducing Law & Justice HD (87+) Comprehensive Notes

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These are fully comprehensive, high-distinction level notes for LAWS1052 / JURD7152 at UNSW. Designed to go beyond simple summaries, these notes integrate lectures, readings, and case law into a logically structured and critically analytical resource that directly supports assignments and exam preparation. Created with clarity, structure, and depth in mind, these notes reflect a strong understanding of both foundational legal principles and the broader theoretical themes that underpin the course. Topics Covered: • The Legal System and Court Hierarchy • Jurisdiction and the Doctrine of Precedent • The Rule of Law (historical and modern perspectives) • Separation of Powers • Statutory Interpretation (Part 1 & 2) • Judicial Decision-Making and Legal Reasoning • The Impact of Law on Indigenous Peoples • Mabo v Queensland (No 2) and Indigenous Legal Traditions • Intentional Torts and Defences • The Rise of Negligence • The Modern Legal Profession and Social Justice