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Australian legal reasoning and methods

LAW5000

Synopsis

The unit provides students who are new to the study of Australian law with advanced knowledge and understanding of the Australian legal system, its underlying principles and concepts (including international and comparative contexts), principles of justice and approaches to ethical legal practice; and advanced practical and professional skills to undertake legal research, interpret legislation and judicial decision, analyse factual and policy issues, demonstrate professional judgment and scholarship to formulate and evaluate solutions to legal problems, collaborate and communicate effectively.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Law
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

What it unlocks (4)

Offerings (3)

  • Trimester 1Monash Law Chambers · ON-BLK
  • Trimester 2Monash Law Chambers · ON-BLK
  • Trimester 3Monash Law Chambers · ON-BLK