LAW5014 Principles of administrative law
Faculty of Law
LAW5014 Principles of administrative law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It needs LAW5007.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
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Requisites
Before LAW5014
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW5014
No unit lists LAW5014 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Overview
Administrative law is the branch of public law that regulates the exercise of power by the executive arm of government. This unit introduces students to the structure of government administration, the sources of administrative discretion and the systems that have been developed to permit the review of the exercise of administrative discretion by administrative decision-makers. The unit compares review of the 'merits' of administrative actions, by administrative decision-makers, with review of their 'legality', by courts, pursuant to judicial review. The unit examines the judicial review of administrative action both at common law and under statute and has particular regard to the grounds of review; the courts' jurisdiction to entertain applications for review; the possession, by potential applicants for review, of standing; and the remedies available pursuant to a successful judicial review application. The unit will develop advanced and integrated skills in statutory interpretation in the context of regulatory legislation.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
| Trimester 2 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
| Trimester 3 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Class participationDemonstration10%
- Statutory interpretation assignmentWritten30%
- Final ExamExamination60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically analyse the substantive law of judicial review and merits review, as well as contemporary developments in that law and its practice, with reference to broader social, political and regulatory contexts.
- 2
Demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in interpreting and evaluating professional conclusions and statutes.
- 3
Exercise professional judgement to formulate and evaluate responses to factual scenarios, based on both jurisprudential and practical considerations.
- 4
Apply advanced knowledge and skills to determine, in relation to particular legislation, whether claims in judicial review or merits review may be successfully argued in particular factual contexts.
- 5
Communicate effectively, appropriately and persuasively on issues pertaining to Administrative Law.
- 6
Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback as appropriate, to support personal and professional development.
- 7
Learn and work with a high level of autonomy, accountability and professionalism.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
36 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5014?
You need LAW5007 before you enrol.
When is LAW5014 offered?
LAW5014 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
Does LAW5014 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.