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L3014Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Psychology
No reviews yetCourseBachelor Honours DegreeUndergraduate252 credit pointsLaw
The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) is a professional degree which satisfies the academic requirements for admission to practise as an Australian lawyer. It is also a preparation for diverse careers in and beyond the law, and offers pathways to...
L3007Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Science
No reviews yetCourseBachelor Honours DegreeUndergraduate252 credit pointsLaw
With the growth in scientific research and the commercialisation of new technologies, graduates with knowledge in both science and law are increasingly sought after. This double degree course provides practical legal skills and an...
LAW5394Banking law
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This unit provides an overview of the key relevant legal principles and practice of banking. It primarily addresses the regulation of banks and other deposit-taking institutions and their relationship with their customers. It covers law,...
Monash Law Chambers
LAW4193Biotechnology and the law
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The unit explores the intersection of biotechnology and law. Possible social, cultural, economic and political concerns about the application of biotechnology techniques and the use of their products in various sectors, medical,...
LAW5345Business and human rights
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This unit focuses on the impact upon human rights of business activities, particularly those of multinational enterprises, and accountability mechanisms for those impacts in international, transnational and domestic law. This topic is one...
LAW4544Challenging government: Law reform and public advocacy
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This unit examines the law, policy and practice of law reform and public advocacy. How are laws and government policies really developed? What can citizens do if they want laws and government policies to change? And how does the law both...
Semester 1Clayton
LAW4553Child health law
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This unit explores the legal, ethical, and policy frameworks that govern children’s health care in Victoria. You will examine key issues such as consent, adolescent autonomy, mental health, reproductive rights, and end-of-life decisions....
Semester 2Clayton
LAW4563Children, harm and the state
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This unit explores the legal, ethical, and policy frameworks that govern the ways we respond to harm against children. You will examine key issues such as the Australian child law framework, information disclosures and online safety...
Semester 2Clayton
LAW5417Children's rights in international law
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Securing the rights of children remains a challenge in the 21st century. Children continue to be exploited and abused on a regular basis and the use of child labour and child soldiers continues. In addition, violence against children and...
LAW5437China's legal system
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This unit aims to provide students with a basic understanding of Chinese legal institutions. There will be focus not just on the law itself, but also on matters of legal culture, politics, economics, institutional design, and other matters...
Monash Law Chambers
LAW4252Chinese legal institutions and laws
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This unit aims to provide you with a basic understanding of Chinese legal institutions. There will be focus not just on the law itself, but also on matters of legal culture, politics, economics, institutional design, and other matters that...
LAW5454Climate change and displacement
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This unit will provide a state of the art, up to date overview of the links between climate change and citizen justice. It will discuss the phenomena of climate displacement, providing an understanding of the dynamics of climate...
LAW4905Climate litigation
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This unit will explore the emerging and growing global phenomenon of climate litigation, namely the use of courts to try to achieve climate regulatory outcomes. The unit will critically examine examples of major climate litigation cases...
LAW5666Climate litigation
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This unit will explore the emerging and growing global phenomenon of climate litigation, namely the use of courts to try to achieve climate regulatory outcomes. The unit will critically examine examples of major climate litigation cases...
LAW4803Clinical placement
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Students will engage in a legal placement hosted by either an external organisation, or at Monash Law Clinics. Under professional supervision, students will undertake a range of activities involving work for end clients/beneficiaries of...
Clayton
LAW4816Clinical placement: Community engagement
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You will undertake a practical placement at a Monash Law Clinics in partnership with South-East Monash Legal Service, both community legal centres which endeavour to meet the needs of the community. Under supervision by qualified...
LAW5315Commercial alternative dispute resolution
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Commercial alternative dispute resolution methods and the process of mediation. The uses, benefits and limitations of various ADR processes are critically examined. The impact of ADR on the legal system and the development of law are...
COLW-PSPECCommercial and corporate law
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The Commercial and corporate law specialisation equips you to develop a thorough theoretical and practical grounding in commercial and corporate law and to expand your expertise by pursuing new areas of study or explore existing knowledge...
LAW5445Commercial equity
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This unit is designed to deepen your understanding of commercial equity. You will examine the evolution of certain core equitable doctrines most relevant to commercial practice and their application in contemporary contexts. Building on...
Semester 2Monash Law Chambers
LAW4569Commercial leases
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This unit introduces you to the law and practice of leasing in commercial contexts, including both commercial and retail leases. You will develop an understanding of the legal principles governing the creation, structure and negotiation of...