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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Indigenous Community Legal 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.
Environmental Law Clinic
Prescribed text:
- Bates, Gerry, Environmental Law in Australia, (Lexis Nexis, 11th ed, 2023) - (available online)
Recommended reading:
- Hyams, Ross, Susan Campbell and Adrian Evans, Practical Legal Skills: Developing Your Clinical Technique, (Oxford University Press, 4th Ed, 2014)
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.
Supervised Reseach Paper
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
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.
Prison Legal 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.
Law Internship
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.
Corporations, Law and Technology
There is no prescribed textbook for this course.
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.
Law Research Capstone Project
There is no prescribed textbook for this course.
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.
English in a Legal Context
There is no prescribed textbook for this course.
The aim of this course is to assist first year students with a language background other than English build a strong foundation for participation in legal studies in the English language. The course creates activities designed both to help students to develop a cultural context for their legal studies, to acquire the practical legal skills they will need for their future study and practice and improve their English language skills.
This course is not for credit.
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.
Foundations of Australian Law
Prescribed Text:
Hamer, David et al, Laying Down the Law (LexisNexis Butterworths, 12th ed, 2024). You must purchase this text and it must be the 12th edition. Do not purchase an earlier edition.
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.
Torts
Prescribed Text:
- Harold Luntz et al, Luntz & Hambly’s Torts: Cases, Legislation and Commentary (LexisNexis, 9th ed, 2021)
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.
Contracts
Prescribed Text:
- Robertson, Andrew and Jeannie Paterson, Contract: Cases and Materials, (Thomson Reuters, 14th ed, 2020)
Required Legislation:
- Australian Consumer 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.
Australian Public Law
Prescribed Text:
- Appleby, Gabrielle et al, Australian Public Law (Oxford University Press, 4th ed, 2023)
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.
Criminal Law and Procedure
Prescribed Text:
- Howie, Roderick, Paul Sattler and Marissa Hood, Hayes and Eburn Criminal Law and Procedure in New South Wales (LexisNexis, 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.
Administrative Law
Prescribed Texts:
- McDonald, Leighton, Kristen Rundle and Emily Hammond, Principles of Administrative Law (Oxford University Press, 4th ed, 2023)
- McDonald, Leighton, Kristen Rundle and Emily Hammond, Cases for Principles of Administrative Law (Oxford University Press, 4th ed, 2023)
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.
Corporations Law
Prescribed Texts:
- Bottomley, Stephen et al, Contemporary Australian Corporate Law (Cambridge University Press, 2nd Edition which can marked either as 2020 or 2021).
- Students must also have access to a current version of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act). It is strongly recommended that students obtain a hard copy of the Act for learning purposes, however the Act can be accessed for free online via the Federal Register of Legislation.
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.
Property
Prescribed Texts:
- Edgeworth, Brendan 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.
Required Legislation:
- Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW); and
- Real Property Act 1900 (NSW).
Recommended Reading:
- Gray, Janice 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.
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.
Law Internship (Capstone)
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.
Litigation and Dispute Management
Prescribed Text:
- Colbran, Stephen, Peta Spender and Tania Penovic, Civil Procedure: Commentary and Materials (LexisNexis, 8th 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.
Youth 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.