Foundies

A solid introduction to the history, philosophy, and practice of law in Australia. Lecturers and tutors are excellent, attentive and knowledgeable. Some parts of the course numb the mind, and it's hard to gauge assessment expectations having just come from high school. Be prepared for a solid amount of reading—it only gets worse!

This unit of study provides a foundation core for the study of law. The aim is to provide a practical overview of the Australian legal system, an introduction to the skills of legal reasoning and analysis which are necessary to complete your law degree, and an opportunity for critical engagement in debate about the role of law in our lives. The course will introduce students to issues such as: (i) the development of judge made and statute law, with a particular focus on English and Australian legal history; (ii) the relationship between courts and parliament; (iii) the role and function of courts, tribunals and other forms of dispute resolution; (iv) understanding and interrogating principles of judicial reasoning and statutory interpretation; (v) the relationship between law, government and politics; (vi) what are rights in Australian law, where do they come from and where are they going; (vii) the development and relevance of international law. The course focus may be subject to change.

Simple, foundational concepts

An introduction to the legal world in Australia that will test your ability to adapt your writing and analyse to the concise and accurate dialogue which will be required throughout the remainder of your law degree and legal career.

It is a good unit to get some general overview of the law, the issues and theories around legal systems. Assignments are not hard and the content is interesting.