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LAW10021 · Swinburne University of Technology

Introduction to Law

Credit points
12.5
Level
1
Workload
≈ 13 h / week
Faculty
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

What it covers

This unit introduces students to the study of law. It examines the Australian legal system, the doctrine of precedent, the interpretation of legislation, legal research methods and writing skills. Students completing this unit will also gain an understanding of the social and political structures through which the law is made and the institutions which apply and enforce the law.

Assessment

TaskTypeWeight
AssessmentIndividual50%
PortfolioIndividual60%

When and where

Teaching periodCampusMode
Semester 2HawthornOn campus
Semester 1HawthornOn campus