LAW5007 Principles of constitutional law

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Analyse and critically evaluate the current state of Commonwealth and Victorian constitutional law and practice, and discuss reform issues;

2. 2

   Analyse and critically evaluate judgments of the High Court of Australia and other Australian courts in constitutional cases, including from the perspectives of a. the interpretive techniques used, and b. the principles or policies underlying the relevant constitutional doctrines or provisions;

3. 3

   Demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills to justify and interpret professional opinions relating to the constitutional validity of Commonwealth and Victorian legislation and executive actions, and to make reasoned and appropriate choices among alternatives;

4. 4

   Select, analyse and apply constitutional law interpretive principles to generate appropriate jurisprudential and practical responses to complex legal issues;

5. 5

   Communicate and collaborate effectively and persuasively; and

6. 6

   Work with a high degree of autonomy, independence and professionalism