LAW5627 Judgment and decision-making
Faculty of Law
LAW5627 Judgment and decision-making is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2022. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 80%
- and 1 other task
The 2027 handbook has no page for LAW5627. This is its 2022 entry, the latest one.
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Overview
"Judgment and Decision-Making" explores the principles of human perception, judgment and decision-making that underpin the legal system. Students will learn about the heuristics and shortcuts that people use to arrive at judgments and decisions, and the possible biasing effects on lawyers, juries, eye-witnesses, and judges. The course challenges students to discover best approaches to advocacy, when voluminous information must be presented to triers of fact. It highlights creative opportunities for evidence, in any matter of law that depends on what members of the relevant population think, believe, or intend to do. Classes are designed to foster high quality discussion and analysis providing an environment conducive to peer interaction and feedback with an emphasis on formative activities.
Offerings in 2022
The 2022 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5627.
Assessment
- Case analysisAssignment20%
- Take home exam80%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of the principles of human perception, judgment and decision-making used in the legal system;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information about the heuristics and shortcuts that people use to arrive at judgments and decisions;
- 3
Conduct research into the best approaches to advocacy, when voluminous information must be presented to triers of fact; and
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to apply legal principles to specific problems arising from our understanding of the principles of judgment and decision-making.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Students enrolled in this unit will be provided with 36 contact hours of seminars per semester whether intensive, semi-intensive, or semester-long offering. 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.
Where it fits
LAW5627 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5627?
LAW5627 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5627 offered?
LAW5627 has no offerings listed in the 2022 handbook.
Does LAW5627 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 80% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5627?
LAW5627 is part of Dispute resolution.