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  1. LAW5343Privacy and surveillance: Law, policy and governance

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsLaw

    The emergence of increasingly pervasive data-driven technologies, including artificial intelligence and big data analytics, has placed renewed attention on privacy and surveillance in contemporary society. This unit explores and critiques...

  2. LAW4671Private investment law

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    UnitLevel 46 credit pointsLaw

    This unit discusses the nature and operation of private investment law in Australia. It examines how Australia's legal and taxation systems deal with venture capital and private equity investment. It also examines how the venture capital...

    Semester 2Clayton

  3. LAW5452Private investment law

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsLaw

    This unit discusses the nature and operation of private investment law in Australia. It examines how the venture capital and private equity industries operate in Australia and around the world and how private investments funds are...

    Semester 2Monash Law Chambers

  4. LAW1115Private law and legal reasoning

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    UnitLevel 16 credit pointsLaw

    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

  5. LAW4328Professional practice

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    UnitLevel 412 credit pointsLaw

    Students undertake a practical placement at a community legal centre which endeavours to meet the needs of its community. Under supervision by qualified solicitors, students provide legal advice to clients, undertake ongoing casework,...

    Clayton

  6. LAW5050Professional practice (JD)

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    UnitLevel 512 credit pointsLaw

    Students undertake a practical placement at a community legal centre which endeavours to meet the needs of its community. Under supervision by qualified solicitors, students provide legal advice to clients, undertake ongoing casework,...

    Monash Law Chambers

  7. LAW5052Professional project

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsLaw

    In this unit, you will apply research, thinking and communication skills and specialist discipline knowledge to complete an independent research project. You will receive a four hour introduction on research skills at the start of the...

    Semester 1Semester 2Monash Law Chambers

  8. LAW2113Property

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsLaw

    In this unit you will examine theories of private property, the concept and categories of real and personal property; the interface between contractual and property rights; the nature of types of property right including freehold and...

  9. LAW2112Property A

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsLaw

    The unit examines theories of private property, the concept and categories of real and personal property; the interface between contractual and property rights; the nature of types of property right including freehold and leasehold...

    Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

  10. LAW3402Property B

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    UnitLevel 36 credit pointsLaw

    Building on Property A, the unit examines proprietary interests that arise through the operation of equity, and co-ownership of land and goods. It then examines the Torrens System of registered title to land and the Transfer of Land Act...

    Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

  11. LAW5334Psychiatry, psychology and law

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsLaw

    This unit focuses on issues relating to psychiatry, psychology and law. Topics covered will include mental health law in Victoria, mental health states in criminal law, expert evidence and the involvement of psychiatrists and psychologists...

    City (Melbourne)Monash Law Chambers

  12. LAW4122Public international law

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    UnitLevel 46 credit pointsLaw

    Topics include: theory of international law; the place of States in international law, including their rights, obligations, status and jurisdiction; the sources of international law and how they are interpreted and applied; the...

    Semester 1Clayton

  13. LAW5414Public international law

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsLaw

    Topics addressed include: theories, history, politics and practice of public international law; the sources of public international law; the relationship between international and national law; the role of the different subjects of public...

  14. LAW1112Public law and statutory interpretation

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    UnitLevel 16 credit pointsLaw

    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

  15. PSGR-PSPECPublic sector governance and regulation

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    Area of studySpecialisationPostgraduate30 credit pointsLaw

    The Public Sector Governance and Regulation specialisation equips you to develop a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in laws relevant to government and the processes and products of government regulation. You can choose from...

  16. LAW4548Queer law

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    UnitLevel 46 credit pointsLaw

    This unit will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the laws regulating sexuality, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics. You will learn not only what the law is, but also what it should be. Using international human...

    Summer AClayton

  17. LAW5486Queer law

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsLaw

    This unit will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the laws regulating sexuality, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics. You will learn not only what the law is, but also what it should be. Using international human...

    Semester 1Monash Law Chambers

  18. LAW5481Regulating artificial intelligence, technology and cyberspace

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsLaw

    This unit explores an area of the law where far-reaching effects of globalisation have produced considerable consequences: technology regulation. These legal developments are driven at global level by institutions that make policy and...

    Monash Law Chambers

  19. LAW5472Regulating shareholder activism

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsLaw

    Shareholder activism involving public companies is an important corporate governance phenomenon. This unit explores the regulatory implications of shareholder activism. By the conclusion of this unit, students will acquire an understanding...

  20. LAW5484Regulation and regulators

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsLaw

    This unit examines regulatory theory and practice. It covers how we regulate ( that is, what instruments and techniques are used to regulate economic and social activity in Australia), as well as the conduct and activities of regulators.