Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge: Prerequisites and assumed knowledge vary by program and course. It's important to check the ANU Programs and Courses website for specific details before enrolling.
Course Changes: While efforts are made to avoid changes, the University may cancel courses or alter course dates as necessary. Regularly check the course search for any updates or changes.
Last Assessment Date: The Last Assessment Date provided is indicative. Final assessments must be submitted on or before this date. For the exact submission time, refer to the class summary, which is published two weeks before the class starts.
Graduation: Students enrolled in 2024 course iterations for the following courses will be considered for the February Graduation ceremony.
- LAWS8183 Advanced Principles of International Law
- LAWS8001 Global Law, Justice and Development
The following courses will NOT be considered for the February Graduation ceremony
- LAWS4266 International Arbitration and Negotiation Moot Competition in Japan
- LAWS8418 International Commercial Arbitration
- LAWS8252 International Refugee Law
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Income Tax
Prescribed Text
- Kobetsky, Michael, Income Tax (Federal Pub Co, 9th ed, 2015)
Required Legislation
- Fundamental Tax Legislation 2024
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.
Labour Law
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.
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)
This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.
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.
Succession
Prescribed statutes
Succession Act 2006 (NSW)
Wills Act 1968 (ACT)
Probate and Administration Act 1898 (NSW)
Administration and Probate Act 1929 (ACT)
Family Provision Act 1969 (ACT)
Recommended textbook
Ken Mackie and Elise Bennett Histed, Principles of Australian Succession Law (4th ed, Lexis Nexis, 2023)
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.
Indigenous Peoples and the Law
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.
Artificial Intelligence and the Law
A full list of readings will 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.
Competition Law
Prescribed Text
- Adrian Coorey, Australian Competition Law – The Comprehensive Guide (Volume 1) (Jurisprudentia, Sydney, 2024).
Required Legislation
- Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)
Recommended Reading
- Student Guide Card, Competition Law I (Jurisprudentia, Sydney 2024)
- Student Guide Card, Competition Law II (Jurisprudentia, Sydney 2024)
- Student Guide Card, Competition Law IIII (Jurisprudentia, Sydney 2024)
The Student Guide Cards are available at https://www.jurisprudentia.com.au/.
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.
Consumer Protection and Product Liability Law
Prescribed Text
- Adrian Coorey, Australian Consumer Law – The Comprehensive Guide (Jurisprudentia, Sydney, 2021)
Required Legislation
- Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) Sch 2 (Australian Consumer Law)
Recommended Reading
- Student Guide Card, Consumer Law I (Jurisprudentia, Sydney 2024)
- Student Guide Card, Consumer Law II (Jurisprudentia, Sydney 2024)
- Student Guide Card, Consumer Law IIII (Jurisprudentia, Sydney 2024)
The Student Guide Cards are available at https://www.jurisprudentia.com.au/.
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.
Advanced International Law
There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. A full list of readings will 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.
Youth Law Clinic
This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.
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.
Community Law Clinic
This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.
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.
Climate Law
Prescribed Texts:
- Daniel Bodansky, Jutta Brunnée and Lavanya Rajamani, International Climate Change Law (Oxford University Press, 2017).
A full list of readings/E brick 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.
Chinese Law and Society
Recommended reading
- Chen, Jianfu. Chinese Law : Context and Transformation. Revised and Expanded Edition (Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill Nijhoff, 2016)
A full list of readings will 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.
Indigenous Community Legal Clinic
A full list of readings will 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.
Law and the Humanities
A full list of readings will 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.
Environmental Law Clinic
There is no prescribed textbook for this course.
This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.
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 Law Clinic
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.
Prison Legal Clinic
This course requires an application process, please refer to the information on Programs and Courses.
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.
Sentencing
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 Social Movements
A full list of readings will 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.