LA1102 - Legal Research, Writing and Analysis

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
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This subject explores the theme of Governance: Governance as a Conceptual Tool; Governance through Adjudicative Law; and Governance through Legislative Law. The subject develops legal, ethical and technological literacy and provides a range of skills and knowledge required for legal writing, research and problem solving. Sources of Law; Court Hierarchy; The Doctrine of Precedent; and Statutory Interpretation are areas of focus.

Learning Outcomes

• develop specific skills in accessing legal information in hard copy and computer based formats;
• ability to find and apply legislation and case law;
• develop an awareness of the ethical dimensions of research and writing;
• ability to problem solve;
• develop an awareness of sources of law and legal systems and methods.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools;
• The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively;
• The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate, organise and present information;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Lecturer:	jc132235.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (15%); (10%); (25%).
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	lwjcr.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (15%); (10%); (25%).

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