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LAW1114Criminal law 1

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Law

The unit introduces the general doctrines, principles and aims of the criminal law and criminal justice system, introduces the roles of civil and criminal laws in relation to harms to the person, and examines the law relating to fatal and...

Semester 1Clayton

LAW1116Criminal law and procedure

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Law

In this unit, you will examine the principles, aims and general doctrines of the criminal law and criminal procedure. You will study the principles of criminal responsibility in the context of fatal and non-fatal offences against the...

Semester 2Clayton

LAW1111Foundations of law

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Law

The unit examines the foundation and structure of the institutions and processes of the Australian legal system, including legal practice as a distinctive element within the Australian legal process. It introduces the sources of...

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

LAW1115Private law and legal reasoning

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Law

In this unit you will explore how private law shapes the world around us. Moving beyond abstract theory, you will navigate ten critical themes that bridge the gap between legal doctrine and everyday reality. From the mechanics of buying,...

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

LAW1112Public law and statutory interpretation

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Law

The unit will introduce the basic principles of public law, government and statutory interpretation in Australian law. The unit will investigate the range of legal devices whereby Australia is governed, and will introduce key ideas...

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

LAW1113Torts

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Law

The unit commences with an introductory study of the roles and objectives of the law of torts and damages in redressing and compensating civil wrongs. You will then examine some of the ‘intentional’ or trespass torts, private nuisance, and...

Semester 2Clayton