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Law and Development Clinic

Course convenor: Jonathan Liljeblad
Teaching start date: 29-10-2024
Teaching end date: 15-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 14-03-2025
Intended teaching dates: This course does not have standard teaching dates and times. There are three pre-trip information sessions on 23 and 30 October 2024 and the third on 29 November 2024. There are six formal classes conducted on 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20 December 2024.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Law and Development Clinic

Course convenor: Jonathan Liljeblad
Teaching start date: 29-10-2024
Teaching end date: 15-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 14-03-2025
Intended teaching dates: This course does not have standard teaching dates and times. There are three pre-trip information sessions on 23 and 30 October 2024 and the third on 29 November 2025. There are six formal classes conducted on 4, 6, 11, 13, 18 and 20 December 2024.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Jessup Moot

Course convenor: Wanshu Cong
Teaching start date: 11-11-2024
Teaching end date: 14-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 05-11-2024
Intended teaching dates: This course does not have standard teaching dates and times. There will be preparation and practice moots leading up to the competition which will take place from 4 - 8 February 2025.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements:  There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Jessup Moot

Course convenor: Wanshu Cong
Teaching start date: 11-11-2024
Teaching end date: 14-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 14-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: This course does not have standard teaching dates and times. There will be preparation and practice moots leading up to the competition which will take place from 4 - 8 February 2025.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements:  There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Law Internship (Capstone)

Course convenor: Matthew Zagor
Teaching start date: 25-11-2024
Teaching end date: 14-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 17-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: This course does not have standard teaching dates and times. Hours in the workplace will be negotiated with the host. There is a mandatory induction for this course and this will be conducted on 28 November at 6pm via zoom.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

Students must apply to enrol in this course. Please refer to this website for application dates and eligibility: https://law.anu.edu.au/law-internships

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Law Internship

Course convenor: Matthew Zagor
Teaching start date: 25-11-2024
Teaching end date: 14-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 17-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: This course does not have standard teaching dates and times. Hours in the workplace will be negotiated with the host. There is a mandatory induction for this course and this will be conducted on 28 November at 6pm via zoom.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

Students must apply to enrol in this course. Please refer to this website for application dates and eligibility: https://law.anu.edu.au/law-internships

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Law Internship (Capstone)

Course convenor: Matthew Zagor
Teaching start date: 25-11-2024
Teaching end date: 14-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 17-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: This course does not have standard teaching dates and times. Hours in the workplace will be negotiated with the host. There is a mandatory induction for this course and this will be conducted on 28 November at 6pm via zoom.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

Students must apply to enrol in this course. Please refer to this website for application dates and eligibility: https://law.anu.edu.au/law-internships

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Law Internship

Course convenor: Matthew Zagor
Teaching start date: 25-11-2024
Teaching end date: 14-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 17-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: This course does not have standard teaching dates and times. Hours in the workplace will be negotiated with the host. There is a mandatory induction for this course and this will be conducted on 28 November at 6pm via zoom.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

Students must apply to enrol in this course. Please refer to this website for application dates and eligibility: https://law.anu.edu.au/law-internships

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Federal Judicial System

Course convenor: Kieran Pender
Teaching start date: 09-12-2024
Teaching end date: 07-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 13-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: 9am - 12pm | Monday - Friday | 13 January - 24 January & 7 February
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Prescribed Text:
James Stellios, The Federal Judicature: Chapter III of the Constitution (LexisNexis, 2nd edition)
Additional prescribed reading on the Wattle site.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Federal Judicial System

Course convenor: Kieran Pender
Teaching start date: 09-12-2024
Teaching end date: 07-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 13-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: 9am - 12pm | Monday - Friday | 13 January - 24 January and 7 February
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Prescribed text:
James Stellios, The Federal Judicature: Chapter III of the Constitution (LexisNexis, 2nd edition).
Additional prescribed reading on the Wattle site.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Law Mooting and Advocacy

Course convenor: James Fisher
Teaching start date: 01-01-2025
Teaching end date: 28-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 31-03-2025
Intended teaching dates: 10am - 12pm | Friday, 7th February | Competition dates 24 - 28 February in Tokyo.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements:  There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Law Mooting and Advocacy

Course convenor: James Fisher
Teaching start date: 01-01-2025
Teaching end date: 28-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 31-03-2025
Intended teaching dates: 10am - 12pm | Friday, 7th February | Competition dates 24 - 28 February in Tokyo.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements:  There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Intellectual Property

Course convenor: Surend Dayal
Teaching start date: 06-01-2025
Teaching end date: 14-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 05-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: 9am - 1pm | Monday to Friday, January 6 - 17, 2025 | Thursday, 23 January 2025
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Prescribed Texts:

1. Bowrey, Kathy, Michael Handler and Dianne Nicol, Australian Intellectual Property: Commentary, Law and Practice (Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand, 3rd ed, 2021) 

2. Stewart, Andrew et al, Intellectual Property in Australia (LexisNexis Butterworths, 7th ed, 2022). 

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

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

International Dispute Resolution

Course convenor: Jeremy Farrall
Teaching start date: 06-01-2025
Teaching end date: 07-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 14-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: 10am - 12pm | 10 January | online lecture. 9am - 12pm | 17 and 20 January. 9am - 4pm | 28 - 31 January.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Prescribed Text:


Merrills, John and Eric de Brabandere, Merrills' International Dispute Settlement (Cambridge University Press, 7th ed, 2022)

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Youth Law Clinic

Course convenor: Amy Kilpatrick
Teaching start date: 06-01-2025
Teaching end date: 14-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 14-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: Mandatory Orientation: Mon 20 Jan: 10am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm. Seminars: Mon 20 Jan: 5pm-6:30pm; Mon 3 Feb: 5pm-6:30pm & Mon 10 Feb: 5pm-6:30pm. The 36 hours on site will be arranged with the course convenor. (Two days per week over three weeks 9am - 4pm)
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements:  There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Youth Law Clinic

Course convenor: Amy Kilpatrick
Teaching start date: 06-01-2025
Teaching end date: 14-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 14-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: Mandatory Orientation: Mon 20 Jan: 10am-12pm and 12:30pm-4pm. Seminars: Mon 20 Jan: 5pm-6:30pm; Mon 3 Feb: 5pm-6:30pm & Mon 10 Feb: 5pm-6:30pm. The 36 hours on site will be arranged with the course convenor. (Two days per week over three weeks 9am - 4pm)
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements:  There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Environmental Justice Practicum

Course convenor: Stephanie Booker
Teaching start date: 13-01-2025
Teaching end date: 24-01-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 14-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: 2pm - 5pm | Monday - Friday | 13 January - 24 January
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Intellectual Property

Course convenor: Wenting Cheng
Teaching start date: 20-01-2025
Teaching end date: 28-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 28-03-2025
Intended teaching dates: 5pm - 8 pm | Thursday, 23 January - 13 February. 5pm - 8 pm | Tuesday, 28 January - 25 February.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

International Dispute Resolution

Course convenor: Richard Rowe
Teaching start date: 27-01-2025
Teaching end date: 31-01-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 14-02-2025
Intended teaching dates: 9am - 4pm | Tuesday - Friday | 28 - 31 January.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Prescribed Text:
Merrills, John and Eric de Brabandere, Merrills' International Dispute Settlement (Cambridge University Press, 7th ed, 2022)

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.

Law and Legal Institutions

Course convenor: Cameron Roles
Teaching start date: 27-01-2025
Teaching end date: 14-02-2025
Session: Summer
Last assessment date: 14-03-2025
Intended teaching dates: 10am - 1pm | Tuesday - Wednesday | 28 January - 12 February. 10am - 1pm | Thursday | 30 January. 10am - 1pm | Monday | 3 February - 10 February.
Course type: Compulsory
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. Please see the class summary published two weeks prior to the course start date.

For an overview of this course, learning outcomes, 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 teaching start date.