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Prerequisites and assumed knowledge vary depending on the program you are studying. Please check ANU Programs and Courses for further information on course prerequisites, assumed knowledge and program requirements before enrolling.

Whilst every effort is undertaken to avoid changes, the University reserves the right to cancel courses or change course dates when necessary. Please check this timetable regularly for updates/changes.

Law Internship (Capstone)

 

LAWS4230 - 1544
Course Convenor: Matthew Zagor
Date of course: Monday 21 November 2022
End Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates:
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus and/or Online
Course Intro:

This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Law Internship (Capstone)

 

LAWS6230 - 1566
Course Convenor: Matthew Zagor
Date of course: Monday 21 November 2022
End Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates:
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus and/or Online
Course Intro:

This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.

 

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Environmental Law

 

LAWS4215 - 1548
Course Convenor: Judith Jones
Date of course: Monday 28 November 2022
End Date: Friday 13 January 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Friday 13 January 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 10am-4pm | Mon-Fri | 28 Nov-9 Dec
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks: 
 
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. Readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Jessup Moot

 

LAWS4010 - 1568
Course Convenor: James Fisher
Date of course: Thursday 1 December 2022
End Date: Friday 31 March 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Friday 31 March 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 29 Nov 2022-24 Feb 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Course Intro:

This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Jessup Moot

 

LAWS6010 - 1569
Course Convenor: James Fisher
Date of course: Thursday 1 December 2022
End Date: Friday 31 March 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Friday 31 March 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 29 Nov 2022-24 Feb 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Course Intro:

This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Law and Development Clinic

 

LAWS4301 - 1574
Course Convenor: Jonathan Liljeblad
Date of course: Monday 12 December 2022
End Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 2 pm-4 pm | 3-5, 10-12 Jan 2023 and 7-9 Feb 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Course Intro:

This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 

 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Law and Development Clinic

 

LAWS6301 - 1575
Course Convenor: Jonathan Liljeblad
Date of course: Monday 12 December 2022
End Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date:
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 2pm-4pm | 3-5, 10-12 Jan 2023 and 7-9 Feb 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Course Intro:

This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

International Investment Treaty Law and Arbitration

 

LAWS8336 - 1563
Course Convenor: Esme Shirlow
Date of course: Thursday 5 January 2023
End Date: Friday 24 February 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Friday 24 February 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 9am-5pm | 5-6, 12-13 Jan 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - Online
Course Intro:

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.

 

Textbooks: 

There is no prescribed textbook for this course. Readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.

 

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Intellectual Property

 

LAWS4222 - 1562
Course Convenor:
Date of course: Monday 9 January 2023
End Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Friday 17 February 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 9am-1pm | 9-20 Jan 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks: 
 
Bowrey, Kathy, Michael Handler and Dianne Nicol, Australian Intellectual Property: Commentary, Law And Practice (Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand, 3rd ed, 2021).; and 
Stewart, Andrew et al, Intellectual Property In Australia (LexisNexis Butterworths, 7th ed, 2022).
 
A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

The Law of Weaponry and Targeting

 

LAWS8401 - 1554
Course Convenor: Bill Boothby
Date of course: Monday 9 January 2023
End Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Thursday 23 February 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 3pm-9pm | 9-13 Jan
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks:
 
Prescribed Texts:
Dinstein, Yoram, The Conduct Of Hostilities Under The Law Of International Armed Conflict (Cambridge University Press, 3rd ed, 2016).; and
Boothby, William H, Weapons And The Law Of Armed Conflict (Oxford University Press, 2nd ed, 2016).
 
Recommended Texts: 
Jevglevskaja, Natalia, International Law And Weapons Review : Emerging Military Technology Under The Law Of Armed Conflict (Cambridge University Press, 2021).

A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Comparative Constitutional Law

 

LAWS8016 - 1598
Course Convenor: Ron Levy
Date of course: Monday 16 January 2023
End Date: Friday 3 March 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Friday 3 March 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 1pm – 3pm Mon-Tues | 16-30 Jan | 12pm-4pm Mon 31 Jan
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Course Intro:

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.

Textbooks:

There is no prescribed textbook for this course. Readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.

 

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Cyber Warfare Law

 

LAWS8035 - 1551
Course Convenor: Bill Boothby
Date of course: Monday 16 January 2023
End Date: Thursday 2 March 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Thursday 2 March 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 3pm-9pm | 16-20 Jan
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks: 
 
Schmitt, Michael N, Tallinn Manual On The International Law Applicable To Cyber Warfare (Cambridge University Press, 2013).; or, alternatively, 
Schmitt, Michael N, Tallinn Manual 2.0 On The International Law Applicable To Cyber Operations (Cambridge University Press, 2017).
 
Please get in touch with Harry Hartog as soon as you have enrolled into this course to obtain the relevant book/s.
 
A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Principles of International Law

 

LAWS8182 - 1550
Course Convenor: Esme Shirlow
Date of course: Monday 16 January 2023
End Date: Friday 17 March 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Friday 17 March 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 9am-5pm | 19-20 Jan 2023 and 2-3 Feb 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Course Intro:

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.

 

Textbooks:

There is no prescribed textbook for this course. Readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.

 

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Strategic Issues in the Law of Armed Conflict

 

LAWS8409 - 1553
Course Convenor: Bill Boothby
Date of course: Monday 23 January 2023
End Date: Thursday 9 March 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Thursday 9 March 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 3pm-10:30pm | 23, 24, 25, 27 Jan
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks: 
 
Boothby, William H, Conflict Law: The Influence Of New Weapons Technology, Human Rights And Emerging Actors (T.M.C. Asser Press, 2014).
 
A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Nuclear Weapons Law

 

LAWS8013 - 1552
Course Convenor: Bill Boothby
Date of course: Monday 30 January 2023
End Date: Thursday 16 March 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Thursday 16 March 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 3pm-9pm | 30 Jan- 3 Feb
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks:
 
Boothby, William and Wolff Heintschel von Heinegg, Nuclear Weapons Law: Where Are We Now? (Cambridge University Press, 2022). 
 
A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Introduction to Law, Governance and Development

 

LAWS8001 - 1573
Course Convenor: Moeen Cheema
Date of course: Monday 6 February 2023
End Date: Wednesday 29 March 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Wednesday 29 March 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 11am-4pm | Mon-Wed | 6-15 Feb
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks:
 
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. Readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

International Criminal Law

 

LAWS8566 - 1599
Course Convenor: Katherine Fallah
Date of course: Wednesday 15 February 2023
End Date: Thursday 6 April 2023
Session: Summer
Last Assessment Date: Thursday 6 April 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: 11.30am-5pm | 15-17 Feb and 21-23 Feb
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks:
 
Cryer, Robert, Darryl Robinson and Sergey Vasiliev, An Introduction To International Criminal Law And Procedure (Cambridge University Press, 4th ed, 2019).
 
A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Foundations of Australian Law

 

LAWS1201 - 2213
Course Convenor: Judith Jones
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
 
Prescribed Texts:
- Robin Creyke et al, Laying Down the Law (LexisNexis, 11th ed, 2020)
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Torts

 

LAWS1203 - 4143
Course Convenor: Jolyon Ford
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
 
Prescribed Texts:
- Harold Luntz et al, Luntz & Hambly’s Torts: Cases, Legislation and Commentary (LexisNexis, 9th ed, 2021)
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Assumed Knowledge:
- Teachers in this course DO NOT assume you have done a Legal Studies course at school, and you will NOT be at a disadvantage if you have not done such a course. As with all your law courses, it will be important that you have good written communication skills in English. Students who have not done language-rich courses in English in years 11 and 12, must expect to do some extra work to bring their skills up to the required standard. The ANU's Academic Skills and Learning Centre provides courses to help you.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Australian Public Law

 

LAWS1205 - 4102
Course Convenor: Ron Levy
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
Anthony Connolly, The Foundations of Australian Public Law: State, Power, Accountability (Cambridge University Press, 2017).
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Criminal Law and Procedure

 

LAWS1206 - 4112
Course Convenor: Faith Gordon
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook: 
 
- David Brown et al, Criminal Laws: Materials and Commentary on Criminal Law and Process of New South Wales (The Federation Press, 7th ed, 2020)
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Administrative Law

 

LAWS2201 - 4115
Course Convenor: Leighton McDonald
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks:
 
Prescribed Texts:
- Leighton McDonald, Kristen Rundle and Emily Hammond, Principles of Administrative Law (Oxford University Press, 4th ed, 2023)
- Leighton McDonald, Kristen Rundle and Emily Hammond, Cases for Principles of Administrative Law (Oxford University Press, 4th ed, 2023)
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Corporations Law

 

LAWS2203 - 4111
Course Convenor: Akshaya Kamalnath
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
 
Prescribed Texts:
- Stephen Bottomley et al, Contemporary Australian Corporate Law (Cambridge University Press, 2nd ed, 2021).
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Required Legislation:
- Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Property

 

LAWS2204 - 4137
Course Convenor: Wayne Morgan
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks: 
 
Prescribed Texts: 
- Brendan Edgeworth et al, Sackville & Neave Australian Property Law (LexisNexis, 11th ed, 2021). Students may also use the 10th edition of the book, although some cases will be missing.
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Required Legislation: 
- Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW); and
- Real Property Act 1900 (NSW).
 
Recommended Reading: 
- Janice Gray et al, Property Law in New South Wales (LexisNexis Butterworths, 5th ed, 2022). Students are not expected to buy this text, but may find it useful. The Law Library has copies. 
 
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Litigation and Dispute Management

 

LAWS2244 - 4134
Course Convenor: Anne Macduff
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook: 
 
Prescribed Texts:
- Stephen Colbran, Peta Spender and Tania Penovic, Civil Procedure: Commentary and Materials (LexisNexis, 8th ed, 2022)
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Conflict of Laws

 

LAWS4212 - 4107
Course Convenor: Kieran Pender
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks:
 
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. A full list of readings/e-brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date. Students seeking additional guidance may consult the two leading textbooks:
 
- Martin Davies et al, Nygh’s Conflict of Laws In Australia (LexisNexis, 10th ed, 2019)
- Reid Mortensen, Richard Garnett and Mary Keyes, Private International Law in Australia (LexisNexis, 5th ed, 2023)
 
However, neither is required reading. 
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

International Trade Law

 

LAWS4226 - 4123
Course Convenor: Imogen Saunders
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - Online
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
 
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. A full list of readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Japanese Law and Society

 

LAWS4227 - 4190
Course Convenor: James Fisher
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks: 
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. A full list of readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Labour Law

 

LAWS4228 - 4125
Course Convenor: Rebecca Richardson
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
 
Prescribed Texts:
- Joellen Riley Munton, Labour Law: An Introduction to the Law of Work (Oxford University Press, 2021)
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Required Legislation:
- Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth). Students should download this statute from the Federal Register of Legislation. There is no need to purchase a copy of the statute.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Law and Society in South East Asia

 

LAWS4229 - 4126
Course Convenor: Joshua Neoh
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
A full list of readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Law Internship (Capstone)

 

LAWS4230 - 4131
Course Convenor: Jason Chin
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates:
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus and/or Online
Course Intro:

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Succession

 

LAWS4236 - 4141
Course Convenor: Darryn Jensen
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - Online
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks:
 
Prescribed Texts: 
- Ken Mackie and Elise Bennett Histed, Principles of Australian Succession Law (LexisNexis, 4th ed, 2023).
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date
 
Prescribed Statutes (available online): 
- Succession Act 2006 (NSW)
- Probate and Administration Act 1898 (NSW)
- Wills Act 1968 (ACT)
- Administration and Probate Act 1929 (ACT)
- Family Provision Act 1969 (ACT)
 
Assumed Knowledge: 
- A general knowledge of the Anglo-Australian law of contract, property and trusts will be assumed. International students who have not previously studied law in a “common law” jurisdiction are strongly advised not to enrol in this course.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Information Technology Law

 

LAWS4245 - 4119
Course Convenor:
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
 
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. A full list of readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Recommended Reading:
- Ian Lloyd, Information Technology Law (Oxford University Press, 9th ed, 2020)
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Restitution

 

LAWS4254 - 4139
Course Convenor: Pauline Ridge
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook: 
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. A full list of readings with links to those held in electronic form by the library will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Advanced International Law

 

LAWS4264 - 4101
Course Convenor: Imogen Saunders
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
 
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. A full list of readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Youth Law Clinic

 

LAWS4267 - 4154
Course Convenor: Michael Sassella
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on the College's clinical courses can be found here. 
 
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Community Law Clinic

 

LAWS4268 - 4098
Course Convenor: Vivien Holmes
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on the College's clinical courses can be found here.  

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Environmental Law Clinic

 

LAWS4281 - 4116
Course Convenor:
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on the College's clinical courses can be found here. 
 
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Supervised Research Paper

 

LAWS4300 - 4145
Course Convenor: Jolyon Ford
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus and/or Online
Course Intro:

This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 

 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

International Law Clinic

 

LAWS4302 - 4363
Course Convenor: Ruoying Chen
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Course Intro:
This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on the College's clinical courses can be found here. 

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.

 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Prison Legal Literacy Clinic

 

LAWS4304 - 4135
Course Convenor: Sarouche Razi
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on the College's clinical courses can be found here. 

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.

 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Legal Education for True Justice: Indigenous Perspectives and Deep Listening on Country

 

LAWS4307 - 4133
Course Convenor: Anthony Hopkins
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:

This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on the College's clinical courses can be found here. 

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.

 
Textbook: 
There is no prescribed textbook for this course. A full list of readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Law Internship

 

LAWS4430 - 4129
Course Convenor: Jason Chin
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Elective
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus and/or Online
Course Intro:

This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.

For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The class summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 

Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Foundations of Australian Law

 

LAWS6101 - 2549
Course Convenor: Judith Jones
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
 
Prescribed Texts:
- Robin Creyke et al, Laying Down the Law (LexisNexis, 11th ed, 2020)
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Torts

 

LAWS6103 - 2550
Course Convenor: Jolyon Ford
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
 
Prescribed Texts:
- Harold Luntz et al, Luntz & Hambly’s Torts: Cases, Legislation and Commentary (LexisNexis, 9th ed, 2021)
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Assumed Knowledge:
- Teachers in this course DO NOT assume you have done a Legal Studies course at school, and you will NOT be at a disadvantage if you have not done such a course. As with all your law courses, it will be important that you have good written communication skills in English. Students who have not done language-rich courses in English in years 11 and 12, must expect to do some extra work to bring their skills up to the required standard. The ANU's Academic Skills and Learning Centre provides courses to help you.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Contracts

 

LAWS6104 - 4148
Course Convenor: Anne McNaughton
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks:
Prescribed Text: 
- Andrew Robertson and Jeannie Paterson, Contract: Cases and Materials (Thomson Reuters, 14th ed, 2020).
 
Recommended Reading: 
- Andrew Robertson and Jeannie Paterson, Principles of Contract Law (Thomson Reuters, 6th ed, 2020).
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Australian Public Law

 

LAWS6105 - 2551
Course Convenor: Ron Levy
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type: Compulsory
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
Anthony Connolly, The Foundations of Australian Public Law: State, Power, Accountability (Cambridge University Press, 2017).
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Criminal Law and Procedure

 

LAWS6106 - 2552
Course Convenor: Faith Gordon
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type:
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook: 
 
- David Brown et al, Criminal Laws: Materials and Commentary on Criminal Law and Process of New South Wales (The Federation Press, 7th ed, 2020)
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Administrative Law

 

LAWS6201 - 2553
Course Convenor: Leighton McDonald
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type:
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbooks:
 
Prescribed Texts:
- Leighton McDonald, Kristen Rundle and Emily Hammond, Principles of Administrative Law (Oxford University Press, 4th ed, 2023)
- Leighton McDonald, Kristen Rundle and Emily Hammond, Cases for Principles of Administrative Law (Oxford University Press, 4th ed, 2023)
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

Corporations Law

 

LAWS6203 - 2554
Course Convenor: Akshaya Kamalnath
Date of course: Monday 20 February 2023
End Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Session: Semester 1
Last Assessment Date: Friday 26 May 2023
Intensive/Teaching Dates: Please check ANU Timetable 2023
Course Type:
Study Mode: Semester - On Campus
Course Intro:
For an overview of this course, indicative assessment and workload requirements, please refer to Programs and Courses. The Class Summary will be published on Programs and Courses two weeks prior to the class start date.
 
Textbook:
 
Prescribed Texts:
- Stephen Bottomley et al, Contemporary Australian Corporate Law (Cambridge University Press, 2nd ed, 2021).
- A full list of readings/E brick will also be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
 
Required Legislation:
- Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
 
Requisites:

Note: If you successfully complete this course and are in your final semester/term, you will be eligible to graduate in the Mid-Year ceremony.

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