James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

LA1007:03

Legal Research and Analysis

Townsville, Cairns

26 lectures, 13 tutorials. First semester.

Available to LLB students.

The doctrine of stare decisis; the hierarchy of courts; appellate case analysis; precedent; principles of statutory interpretation; legal research method.

Assessment by final examination (60%); assignment (30%); tutorial participation (10%) (subject to variation).