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Contracts

Course convenor: Ruoying Chen
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Compulsory
Study mode: Semester - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 
Prescribed Text: 
  • Paterson, Jeannie and Andrew Robertson, Contract: Cases and Materials (Thomson Reuters, 15th ed, 2025)

Recommended resources:

  • Paterson, Jeannie and Andrew Robertson, Principles of Contract Law (Thomson Reuters, 7th ed, 2025)

A full list of readings will also be made available on Canvas 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.

Australian Public Law

Course convenor: Ryan Goss
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Compulsory
Study mode: Semester - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Prescribed Text: 

Required Legislation: 

  • Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia https://peo.gov.au/teach-our-parliament/education-resources/print-resources/australias-constitution-pocket-edition 

Recommended Reading: 

  • A full list of readings will be made available on Canvas 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.

Commonwealth Constitutional Law

Course convenor: Ron Levy
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Compulsory
Study mode: Semester - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Prescribed Text:

  • Bateman, Meagher, Simpson and Stellios, Hanks’ Australian Constitutional Law: Materials and Commentary (LexisNexis, 11th ed, 2021)

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.

Equity and Trusts

Course convenor: Pauline Ridge
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Compulsory
Study mode: Semester - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Prescribed Text:

  • Dal Pont, Gino Equity and Trusts: Commentary and Materials (Thomson Reuters, 8th Edition, 2023)

A full list of readings will be made available on Canvas 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.

Evidence

Course convenor: Jason Chin
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Compulsory
Study mode: Semester - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Required Legislation 

  • Evidence Act 2011 (ACT)

Recommended Reading

  • A full list of readings will be made available on Canvas 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 Internship (Capstone)

Course convenor: Jonathan Liljeblad
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: This course does not have standard teaching dates and times. Hours in the workplace will be negotiated with the host.
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Semester - 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.

Legal Theory

Course convenor: Moeen Cheema
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Compulsory
Study mode: Semester - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Prescribed text:

  •  Nigel Simmonds and Joshua Neoh, Central Issues in Jurisprudence, 6th edition (2022), available for purchase at Harry Hartog.  
  • Episodes 1-14 of Secondary Rules, available at https://secondary-rules.simplecast.com/  

A full list of readings will be made available on Canvas 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 Law

Course convenor: Imogen Saunders
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Compulsory
Study mode: Semester - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. A full list of required reading (and optional recommended extra reading) will be made available on Canvas at least 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

Course convenor: Amy Kilpatrick
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Semester - 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.

Community Law Clinic

Course convenor: Matthew Zagor
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Semester - 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.

Indigenous Community Legal Clinic

Course convenor: Matthew Zagor
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Semester - 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 Law Clinic

Course convenor: Stephanie Booker
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Semester - 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.

International Law Clinic

Course convenor: Donald Rothwell
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Semester - 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 Capstone Project

Course convenor: Jolyon Tennyson Randle Ford
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Semester - 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.

Blockchain & Legal Innovation II

Course convenor: Scott Chamberlain
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Semester - Online
Textbook and reading requirements: 

There are no textbooks or required reading for this course. A full list of readings will be made available on Canvas 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.

The Law of Corporate Governance

Course convenor: Akshaya Kamalnath
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 26-08-2025
Session: Winter
Last assessment date: 26-09-2025
Intended teaching dates: 3pm - 5pm | Tuesday | 22 July - 26 August
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.

Competition Law

Course convenor: Adrian Coorey
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Semester - Online
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Prescribed Text:

  • Adrian Coorey, Australian Competition Law - The Comprehensive Guide (Volume 1) (Jurisprudentia, Sydney, 2024).

Required Legislation:

  • Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth)

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.

Principles of International Law

Course convenor: Wanshu Cong
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 11-08-2025
Session: Winter
Last assessment date: 08-09-2025
Intended teaching dates: 9am - 12pm | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 21 July - 8 August
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements:  TBC

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.

Principles of International Law

Course convenor: Wanshu Cong
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 11-08-2025
Session: Winter
Last assessment date: 08-09-2025
Intended teaching dates: 9am - 12pm | Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 21 July - 8 August
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Non Standard Session - Online
Textbook and reading requirements:  TBC

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.

Health Law, Bioethics and Human Rights

Course convenor: Rebekah McWhirter
Teaching start date: 21-07-2025
Teaching end date: 24-10-2025
Session: Semester 2
Last assessment date: 24-10-2025
Intended teaching dates: Please check ANU MyTimetable
Course type: Elective
Study mode: Semester - On Campus
Textbook and reading requirements: 

Recommended Resouces:

  • Ben White, Fiona McDonald, Lindy Willmott and Shih-Ning Then, Health Law in Australia (Lawbook Co, 2023)
  • Bill Madden, Janine McIlwraith and Ben Madden, Australian Medical Liability (LexisNexis, 2024)

A full list of readings will be made available on Canvas 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.