Provides a great introduction to the law degree by introducing the basic structures that underpin the legal system

This subject provides students with an introduction to the legal system in Australia and its core institutions, with a particular emphasis on courts, including the court hierarchy, the doctrine of precedent, reading and analysing cases and observation of court proceedings. The subject will require students to critically assess the differential impact that the legal system - particularly the criminal justice system - has on particular groups in society, including Indigenous Australians. The subject also covers legal methods with particular emphasis on the fundamentals of legal research and problem-solving.

Anita is a great lecturer if you get her at La Trobe. This subject kinda covers everything from Legal in year 12 and goes further in depth on analysing issues and problem solving yourself.

Great introduction to law, with interesting content regarding access to justice, court hierarchy and the doctrine of precedent. Areas for improvement in teaching

Although the content is interesting, areas for improvement regarding its teaching.

Great subject to start with when commencing your law degree. The subject is well-structured and the content is very useful i.e. Statutory interpretation etc.

LIM is great to get a taster for the Law degree in general if you choose to study this while not actually studying Law, it gives a broad sampler of statutory interpretation and legislation.