Course descriptions

Compulsory courses

Please refer to your program structure (attached as an appendix to your Program Requirements) for correct enrolment on a yearly basis. Any departure from your structure must be given written permission by the Dean or Assistant Dean.

Level 1 courses

LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing
Legal Research and Writing is an introductory core skills course for Law.  Students will learn how to solve legal problems and approach law assignments; how to find, interpret and use primary and secondary sources; how to distinguish credible from non-credible sources; how to communicate clearly and persuasively in academic and professional contexts; and how to reference appropriately.  Students will also learn generic study skills applicable outside of a Law course.

LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation
This course introduces students to a critical understanding of the institutions and practices that are basic to the law in Australia. This course provides a foundation for later courses, both in its content and its method of teaching, within the context of legal problem solving. Students will be encouraged to reflect critically on aspects of the legal system, which includes an introduction to the historical and philosophical sources of such elements as the adversarial system, the structure of courts and tribunals and the roles of lawyers and judges. This course also introduces students to the key principles of and approaches to statutory interpretation, which is an essential legal skill.

LAWS1020 Legal History
Note: (compulsory except for those enrolled in the 3530 Law Graduate Entry program)
The aim of this course is to give the student an appreciation of the sources and development of the common law, equity and our legal institutions. The way in which the law has developed as society has changed and has adapted to differing demands and circumstances provides the key to a proper understanding of the law in its modern environment. It will trace the development of legal ideas and disciplines from English history around 1066 to modern day Australia. Historical development of the law will be examined through such topics as the on-going relationship between the common law and equity, the contribution of Christianity in general to the development of the law and the legal aspects of British settlement of Australia, Legal History gives us an insight into how and why our legal system today is what it is. It gives us the opportunity to trace our origins and developments to obtain a better understanding of what the legal profession is and how we are a part of it.

Level 2 courses

LAWS2110 Contract Law A
Pre-requisites LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing AND LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B
Co-requisites: Graduate Entry Law Program only: LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing/LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation/LAWS2510 Criminal Law A
Contracts are legally enforceable promises or agreements. This course will focus on the principles of contract law governing the formation of a contract. It will also include the separate doctrine of equitable estoppel. This course will also cover some principles governing the content, effect and enforceability of contractual terms (with additional principles covered in Contract Law B). Relevant principles from common law, equity and statute will be covered. This course will be taught with a practical focus and thus students will be assessed on their ability to identify relevant legal issues in a contractual dispute and create appropriately reasoned solutions.

LAWS2120 Contract Law B
Pre-requisite: LAWS2110 Contract Law A
This course will focus on the principles of contract law governing performance, discharge and breach of contract and remedies for breach. It will also include the separate doctrine of restitution. This course builds on Contract Law A and the relevant principles from common law, equity and statute. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify relevant legal issues in a contractual dispute and create appropriately reasoned solutions.

LAWS2210 Torts A
Pre-requisites: LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing AND LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B
Co-requisites: Graduate Entry Law Program only: LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing AND LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B
In this course, students will examine a variety of torts.  The intentional torts will be covered, alongside a sampling of other torts such as nuisance or defamation.  Unifying topics such as vicarious liability, multiple tortfeasors, apportionment of liability, limitation of actions and wrongful death will also be covered. There are many important contested issues in the law of torts, which speak to how our society should regulate civil wrongdoing.  Students will engage with these debates and critically evaluate the direction that the law has taken. Students will also provide basic legal advice to clients in relation to the various torts that have been considered.

LAWS2220 Torts B
Pre-requisite: LAWS2210 Torts A
This course examines the tort of negligence which concerns the negligent infliction of harm by one party on another. The injury sustained may be to their body, their property, their economic interests or their mental health, and the law deals with each type of injury differently. Additionally the law of negligence has specific rules concerning the allocation of risk to occupiers, public bodies, and rescuers among others. The law in this area is complex, often contentious, and has important social ramifications. Students will consider the current law in depth, and critically evaluate it. They will also provide basic legal advice to clients.

LAWS2310 Equity
Pre-requisite: LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing AND LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B
Co-requisites: Graduate Entry Law Program only: LAWS2110 Contract Law A / LAWS2210 Torts A
This course introduces students to the origin and nature of Equity and examines several of the most fundamental equitable doctrines (such as estoppel, fiduciary obligations and breach of confidence) in order to illustrate the manner in which the law of Equity functions in Australia today.

LAWS2320 Trusts
Pre-requisite: LAWS2310 Equity
This course will build on the students’ knowledge of Equity by examining in detail the law of Trusts.  Students will become familiar with the fundamental nature of trusts, the most important varieties of trust, and the essential requirements for creating a valid trust, the rights of trustee and beneficiary, and the legal rules pertaining to breach of trust.

LAWS2410 Property Law A
Pre-requisites: LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing AND LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND LAWS2110 Contract Law A - For Grad Entry Law Program Students Only AND LAWS2220 Torts B - For Grad Entry Law Program Students Only
Co-requisites: Graduate Entry Law Program only: LAWS2110 Contract Law A / LAWS2210 Torts A
This course will focus on fundamental common law, equitable and statutory principles of property law such as the nature of property, formal requirements for the creation and transfer of proprietary interests, co-ownership of property, the difference between legal and equitable proprietary interests, and the rules for determining priority disputes between competing claims for property and the doctrine of native title.

LAWS2420 Property Law B
Pre-requisite: LAWS2410 Property Law A
Students will examine the application of fundamental common law, equitable and statutory principles of property law under the Torrens System of Land. It will extend students’ understanding of property law concerning the concept of indefeasibility of title, leases, easements, restrictive covenants and mortgages.

LAWS2510 Criminal Law A
Pre-requisites: LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing AND LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation
Co-requisites: LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing AND LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation
This course provides an introduction to criminal offences and criminal procedure. While the focus will be on the relevant State jurisdiction, aspects of Federal criminal law will also be introduced. The course will predominantly deal with matters that need to be proved to successfully prosecute major criminal offences.

LAWS2520 Criminal Law B
Pre-requisite: LAWS2510 Criminal Law A
This course provides an introduction to criminal offences and criminal procedure. While the focus will be on the relevant State jurisdiction, aspects of Federal criminal law will also be introduced. The course will predominantly deal with matters that need to be proved to successfully prosecute major criminal offences.

Level 3 courses

LAWS3001 Evidence
Pre-requisites: LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B
This course deals with the theory and practice relating to the laws of Evidence in both State and Federal jurisdiction across a variety of topics. The key principles governing the procedural rules relating to the collection and admission of evidence are considered, along with the rules of admissibility and the judicial discretion to exclude evidence. The focus will be on the practical application of these principles in the practice of law.

LAWS3002 Administrative Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2310 Equity
Administrative law is concerned with the operation of government and the principles of sound public administration and decision-making. It includes Parliament, the Executive, statutory tribunals and semi-governmental organisations. The course covers major aspects of both Merits Review and Judicial Review at the Commonwealth and State level and the growth of public enquiries. The course will provide students with fundamental legal knowledge and skills to address administrative law problems, and to advise and represent clients affected by governmental power and decisions.

LAWS3003 Constitutional Law
Pre-requisite: LAWS2220 Torts B
Constitutional Law deals with the rules that make up the system of government in Australia. The course identifies the difference between the state and federal constitutions, but the focus is on the distinctively federal aspects of the Australian Constitutional system, and in particular the division of the legislative, executive, judicial and financial powers between the Commonwealth and the States. The course begins with an introduction to the sources of constitutional law, types of constitutions, the philosophical underpinnings of constitutions and fundamental principles of constitutionalism including the rule of law, the separation of powers, representative democracy and federalism.  Against this background the course also undertakes a critical examination of selected enumerated legislative powers of the Commonwealth including the External Affairs Power, Defence Power, Corporations Power, Trade and Commerce Power and the Taxation Power. The course will also address various constitutional rights and freedoms.

LAWS3210 Corporations and Partnerships
Pre-requisite: LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2310 Equity
Co-requisite: LAWS2310 Equity
The incorporated body is the basic legal entity of commerce. Students will learn the principles of company law including the responsibilities of those who conduct business through incorporated structures. Principles learned will include the nature of legal entity status, directors’ duties and the division of power between shareholders and directors, how shareholding can be differentiated; and the difference between a partnership and a corporation.

LAWS3500 Legal Philosophy
Pre-requisites: LAWS2320 Trusts AND LAWS3210 Corporations and Partnerships AND LAWS3002 Administrative Law AND LAWS3003 Constitutional Law
Co-requisites: LAWS4710  Commercial Practice and Ethics AND LAWS4620 Alternative Dispute Resolution
In this course, students will learn of the major traditions of thought about law and legal systems, with a view to encouraging them to place their own ideas within the context of those traditions, and to become constructively critical of their own views and the views of others. The course will combine a rigorous approach to the gaining by students of knowledge about those traditions, with openness to different views among the students and the encouragement of the development in them of an understanding of where they themselves stand within these traditions, and the advantages and deficiencies in their choices. Particular emphasis is given to the contribution made by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and Christianity in general to Legal Philosophy.

LAWS3600 Advocacy
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B
In this course, students will develop skills through the development and presentation of a legal argument. Students will engage with both inferior and superior courts.  Advocacy presentations include a Plea in Mitigation at Local Court (NSW) or Magistrates Court (WA), and an appeal in a higher court.
Students will develop skills in preparation of an oral argument, court room etiquette and public speaking. They are also required to submit written court documents.

Level 4 courses

LAWS4001 Civil Procedure
Pre-requisite: LAWS3002 - Administrative Law
This course will provide students with an overview of civil procedure. The focus of the course will be dispute resolution pursuant to the relevant legislation, rules, court practices and ethical obligations that apply to legal practitioners engaged in dispute resolution. Students will learn how to apply civil procedure to practical legal scenarios.

LAWS4050 Remedies
Pre-requisites: LAWS2320 Trusts AND LAWS3002 Administrative Law
Co-requisite: LAWS4001 Civil Procedure
Remedies is a capstone course that ties together the concepts studied in previous courses.  Topics covered include consideration of the damages available in tort and in contract. Various equitable remedies are also considered. These include restitution, rescission, specific performance, and account of profits, injunctions, equitable compensation and damages, Mareva Orders, Anton Piller Orders, Rectification and Declarations.

LAWS4200 Public International Law
Pre-requisite: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2320 Trusts AND LAWS3002 Administrative Law
In this course students will be provided with an introduction to public international law. Contemporary problems in the field of public international law are examined by reference to key areas including the natural law and Judeo-Christian foundations of international law,  the nature of international law; sources of international law (including treaties, customary international law, general principles of international law and juristic opinions); the relationship between international law and domestic (Australian) law; the United Nations system; principles of state responsibility; jurisdiction & immunities; self-determination & secession; and international law and the use of force.

LAWS4620 Alternative Dispute Resolution
Pre-requisites: LAWS2320 Trusts AND LAWS3002 Administrative Law AND LAWS3003 Constitutional Law AND LAWS3210 Corporations and Partnerships
Co-requisites: LAWS3500 Legal Philosophy AND LAWS4710 Commercial Practice & Ethics
This course will foster the idea of the lawyer as problem solver. This course introduces processes increasingly being used by parties seeking to resolve disputes without adjudication. These include negotiation, mediation, conciliation, early neutral evaluation and arbitration. Students will be shown how to distinguish between these processes and how to select the most appropriate form of Alternative Dispute Resolution for particular disputes. Differences between private and court annexed Alternative Dispute Resolution processes will also be explored. Teaching methods will involve participation by students as various processes are demonstrated by working through examples of legal disputes arising in the community.

LAWS4710 Commercial Practice and Ethics
Pre-requisites: LAWS2320 Trusts AND LAWS3001 Evidence AND LAWS3002 Administrative Law AND LAWS3003 Constitutional Law AND LAWS3210 Corporations and Partnerships AND LAWS4001 Civil Procedure
This course covers the legal and commercial characteristics and documentation of various business structures and commercial transactions. This course also covers legal ethics and professional responsibility. This will include a lawyer’s ethical duties under common law, equity, legislation and the professional conduct rules. It will also include general ethical principles.

Level 5 courses

LAWS5000 Law and Modern Slavery
This course analyses the legal response to modern slavery with a focus on Australian law. The course considers the compliance obligations in practical terms and in terms of their effectiveness. The course also considers the international legal response to modern slavery: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1976, the Rome Statute (17 July 1998), 1926 Slavery Convention and 1956 Supplementary Covenant on the Abolition of Slavery.

Elective courses

LAWS2300 Contemporary Legal Issues
Pre-requisites: LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
Students are invited to explore the law as it relates to controversial and contemporary subjects. Topics are dependent on the issues of the day.    Students will develop a detailed understanding of the merits of the different positions that are adopted on any given topic.  They are required to think critically about the strengths and weaknesses of the law as it stands, and present suggestions for how it may be improved. Students will reflect on the appropriate role that morality should play in the development of the law, and understand the Catholic perspective on any given topic.

LAWS3000 Health Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010  Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 - Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
Health Law introduces students to the legal framework in which healthcare practitioners operate. This course covers  the legal duties of health professionals, consent to medical procedures, basic tort liability of health workers, access to medical records, privacy and confidentiality, withdrawal of treatment, the refusal of treatment, and the legal regulation of issues relevant to the beginning and end of life. Students will critically analyse the balance between liability of health care practitioners and rights of their patients. Students will also analyse the contribution of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition to health law.

LAWS3004 Contemporary Issues in Administrative Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS3002 Administrative Law
This course builds on central principles of the Administrative Law course. It provides a critical understanding of the extent and efficacy of government power and standards of good administration in selected contemporary Administrative Law areas. Topics of discussion include Australia's international obligations in the processing of refugees and other immigrants and the appropriate balance between security legislation and personal liberty. This course will also examine the resurgence of specific area investigative bodies such as royal commissions and anti-corruption commissions.

LAWS3005 Advanced Evidence
Pre-requisite: LAWS3001 Evidence
This course expands on laws of evidence introduced in the Evidence course. The focus will be on how the theoretical underpinnings of Evidence impact on practical outcomes in rules and discretions surrounding the admissibility of evidence. It is recommended for students whose career interests include significant quantities of court work.

LAWS3006 Advanced Constitutional Law
Pre-requisite: LAWS3003 Constitutional Law
This course builds on foundational theory and principles studied in Constitutional Law and provides a deeper understanding of Constitutional Law from an international perspective. This course also focuses on the role of the High Court, current High Court judgments, practice and procedure in the High Court, preparing for constitutional litigation in the High Court, and the role of the interveners and amicus.

LAWS3007 Advanced Civil Procedure
Pre-requisite: LAWS4001 Civil Procedure
In this course students will learn how to manage the more complicated aspects of civil cases by themselves. Because the legislature regularly refine civil procedure rules, topics will vary but will include detailed analysis of discovery processes, the preparation, examination and cross-examination of expert witnesses and steps that can be taken to avoid responsibility for party-party costs. Students will also learn how to navigate the ethical challenges arising under the "just, quick and cheap" requirement imposed in Civil Procedure legislation.

LAWS3008 Media Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010  Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
The way in which the law regulates the operation of media organisations is of major importance especially in a democracy. A central focus of the course is on how the law should regulate the media to appropriately protect freedom of speech, privacy and the right to reputation. Students will learn the current Australian law relating to media ownership, regulation and free speech, and how that law compares with media law in other jurisdictions.

LAWS3010 Banking Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course explores the law, policies, regulation and practice of banks within Australia.  It will address the relationship between customers and banks.  Furthermore it addresses issues such as the law of negotiable instruments; different types of accounts; payment services/electronic banking; regulation of virtual currencies as well as documentary letters of credit.  This course will also consider current national and international issues in banking.

LAWS3011 Refugee Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
The course will examine the history, sources and framework of the international and domestic system of protection, the critical question of the ‘definition of a refugee’, and the fundamental rights arising under the Refugee Convention and through new forms of ‘complementary protection’. The course will further address procedural standards, reception conditions and the controversial trend toward the ‘externalisation of asylum’, as well the fundamental problems of burden sharing, international co-operation, and prospects for reform. The course is thus historical, comparative and socio-legal in its orientation; but also progressive, as it intends to heighten a critical awareness and an ethical resolve towards a ‘refugee problem’ which essentially cannot be solved.

LAWS3012 International Business and Trade in Antiquities, Art and Cultural Property
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course examines the relationship between cultural heritage and law. Students will become familiar with international conventions aimed at the protection of cultural heritage and a selection of the domestic laws which have been developed to govern trade in antiquities, art and cultural objects. Students will also engage with the ethical issues underlying cultural heritage claims.

LAWS3020 Mining and Petroleum Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS3002 Administrative Law AND LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course will familiarise students with key features of law regulating the use and exploitation minerals and petroleum. The course will consider the conceptual property basis of mining and petroleum law and the history of Australian legal regimes relating to minerals and petroleum, before passing to a detailed consideration of the law applying to the exploitation of resources. Special attention will be paid to law regulating mining as a key industry. The course will focus on legal regimes affecting the exploitation of gas and petroleum. Consideration is given to preferred commercial structures used by investors and mining companies for exploiting natural resources, including joint ventures and farm-ins. Other areas of study include environmental law as it affects the mining and petroleum industries, mine safety legislation, and native title and its effect on resources projects.

LAWS3030 Competition and Consumer Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course focuses on competition (antitrust) and consumer protection provisions found in Australian legislation. The first part of the course considers constitutional underpinnings of competition and consumer protection law in Australia and the role of key regulators, principally the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The second part of the course deals with consumer protection law, in particular, the prohibition of misleading and deceptive conduct and false representations, unconscionable conduct as it affects businesses and individuals and the law in relation to consumer guarantees. In both parts of the course close attention is given to the wide and unique range of remedies available to businesses and consumers for breaches of the Act.

LAWS3040 Employment Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course deals with the legal regulation of employment within Australia. It will specifically explore: the employment relationship, creating an employment contract and the terms and conditions (express and implied) of employment contracts. It also covers relevant legislation, awards, agreements and other instruments that govern employment conditions, termination of the employment relationship; and occupational safety and health and equal opportunity in employment. The course will explore both Federal and State jurisdictions and common law principles.

LAWS3050 Family Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2320 Trusts  AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course provides an introduction to contemporary Family Law in Australia. The course starts with an introduction to Commonwealth and State legislative powers with particular emphasis on the Family Law Act 1975. Other topics covered include a study of the law of marriage, nullity and divorce, the law relating to children, the alteration of property interests between parties to a marriage and the interaction with third parties.

LAWS3070 Intellectual Property Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course will centre on protection granted under the Copyright Act (1968) and Designs Act (2003) including principal areas such as copyright protection in literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works (for example, protection in sound recording, films, radio and television broadcasts). Protection of reputation through the Trade Marks Act (1995) under the common law of passing off and pursuant to relevant statutes will be examined. The protection of computer software, the Patents Act (1990), parallel importing, international treaties and the economic ramifications of intellectual property rights in Australia and overseas will be briefly considered.

LAWS3090 Human Rights Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
Human Rights Law is a rapidly expanding branch of Public International Law. This course explores the historic evolution and conceptual foundation of contemporary human rights law, the key human rights treaties, and the main international and national institutions established to ensure compliance with human rights standards by governments, organizations and individuals. The extent to which human rights are recognized and protected under international and Australian law is critically examined. There is a particular focus on the universality of human rights, anti-discrimination legislation, religious liberty, vilification and freedom of speech.

LAWS3110 Indigenous Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
Students will examine both the initial interaction of indigenous and European law through the doctrine of terra nullius, and the notion of customary law as a distinct entity, including proposals to give greater recognition to customary law. The development of the Native Title Act will be traced, as will its operations in relation to native title claims. Other legal issues of relevance to indigenous people, such as the criminal justice system, Aboriginal heritage, stolen generations, international law and reconciliation will also be addressed.

LAWS3120 Insolvency
Pre-requisites: LAWS3210 Corporations and Partnerships AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030  Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course is an extension of corporation law. The course provides students with an overview of law affecting insolvency, and in particular, the external administration process undergone by corporate entities in financial trouble. This course involves study of procedures governing voluntary administration, receivership and liquidation with an emphasis placed on the statutory requirements in the Corporations Act 2001. The course examines the effects that external administration processes have on the company, its directors, employees, shareholders and creditors. In addition the course involves comparative analysis between external administration processes.

LAWS3130 Succession

Pre-requisites: LAWS2320 Trusts AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
In this course students will examine the law of wills, intestate succession and the administration and distribution of an estate. This involves the requirements for making and drafting a valid will, factors which may render a will invalid, the revocation of wills, statutory provisions relating to the distribution of intestate property , and the procedures for obtaining grants of representation for the administration of deceased estates. Students will also consider the categories of persons who may make an application for provision against the estate of a deceased person where the applicant receives no or inadequate provision from the estate.

LAWS3150 Bioethics and the Law

Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
Australian law regulates scientific techniques used in bioethics. Laws regulating provision of medical techniques inevitably raise complex and controversial questions about societal and ethical values. Students will be required to critically examine ethical theories and principles, case law, statutes, treaties, and the perspective of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, and to consider whether the ethical stance represented in such law requires law reform.

LAWS3170 The Law of Lender Liability

Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
In this course students will examine the law of lender liability. This includes overviews of the current regulatory and fiscal framework, the practice of lending, debt recovery and securities taken by lenders, general theories of liability pertaining to lenders and a transactional analysis of the lender’s potential liabilities from the pre-contractual preliminary stage to the final enforcement stage. In addition two specific types of financing, that relating to syndicated loans and project financing, are examined to give students a better insight into this area of law.

LAWS3180 Trial Advocacy
Pre-requisites: LAWS3600 Advocacy AND LAWS3001 Evidence
In this course students will build upon the interlocutory skills they learned in Advocacy and will learn how to run a complete trial from beginning to end, culminating with their participation in a full mock trial.

LAWS3250 Work Health and Safety Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course examines the legal framework of occupational safety and health law. It has a practical focus on how law is applied in the workplace. It explores the statutory framework and principles, the obligations of persons conducting businesses or undertakings, the role and function of relevant statutory authorities, statutory notices and prosecutions, workers compensation and safety and health management systems.

LAWS3260 Environmental Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS3002 Administrative Law AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course explores fundamental principles of environmental law. Legal responses to contemporary environmental challenges are assessed, including those related to: loss of biodiversity, ozone depletion, global warming, and harm to the marine environment from various activities. Other themes explored include the nexus between human rights law and environmental law. Students will gain an understanding of the impact of environmental laws on both States and non-State actors (corporations and individuals). Particular attention is paid to: international treaties on environmental protection, domestic environmental law and policy, enforcement measures, remedies, regional mechanisms, the nexus between planning and environmental law and the expanding field of climate change law.

LAWS3280 International Commercial Dispute Resolution
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course focuses on resolution of international commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation and international arbitration.

LAWS3330 Construction and Building Contract Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course provides students with an understanding of how the principles of contract law apply in the practice of construction law. Discussion will focus on the unique terms which courts have implied into construction contracts, the use of the tender process in construction contract formation, how construction contracts are varied and how time limits under construction contracts can be made essential under either applicable statute law or the common law. Students will also learn the rights of construction contract parties in the event of poor performance or breach of contract.

LAWS3360 Entertainment Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
The entertainment sector is a growth industry in the modern Australian economy. In an era of collaboration between human creativity and performance and the emerging networks for digital creation, distribution and exhibition, the operation of the entertainment industry is underpinned by the complex interaction between various types of law including contract and intellectual property law. Accordingly, the legal framework of the entertainment industry is an area warranting focussed study.

LAWS3382 Mental Health Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
The course explores how Mental Illness impacts various areas of the law. Areas of focus will include criminal law, human rights legislation, international law, health law, consumer law, and guardianship and administration concerns.

LAWS3390 Introduction to Canon Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course provides an introduction to the internal laws governing the Catholic Church (Canon Law). These laws are specified in the Code of Canon Law promulgated by Pope John Paul II (1983). Subject matter includes church discipline, marriage and annulment, the administration of Church property and how the church responds to complaints of sexual abuse.

LAWS3430 Commercial Drafting
Pre-requisites: LAWS3210 Corporations and Partnerships AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course will cover a number of principles of law, commercial issues and drafting skills relevant to the interpretation and drafting of a range of commonly used commercial agreements. This will include detailed consideration of formal parts of an agreement, execution issues, and various clauses of commercial agreements. As an applied course, it will also include an in-depth practical consideration of common commercial agreements.

LAWS3440 Law and Religion
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
In this course students will focus first on the historical relationship between culture and religion and the role that law plays in relation to both.  Against this historical background, students will examine key treaties and international institutions relevant to religion and assess the approach they have taken in determining the appropriate international and national role that religion should play.  A key focus of the course will also be on the approach the Australian legislature, executive and judicature have taken in resolving a variety of issues involving religion.  Particular topics covered in the course will include how the courts have dealt with religious discrimination, vilification and hate speech, the accommodation of religion, freedom of conscience and religious education, diversity and pluralism and the principles of Catholic Social Thought that touch on the role of the state in relation to law and religion.

LAWS3450 Law of Corporate Finance
Pre-requisites: LAWS3210 Corporations and Partnerships AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
In this course students will expand beyond the fundamental principles of corporate regulation considered in LAWS3219 Corporations and Partnerships to examine the regulation of equity raisings in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth Act) and the Australian Securities Exchange Limited Listing Rules (Listing Rules). The course covers the raising of equity and debt capital finance and how the Act and the Listing Rules regulate companies once securities have been issued and consider the administrative network relevant to securities offerings and regulation, the regulation of insider trading and market manipulation.

LAWS3470 Introduction to Australian Income Tax Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS3002 Administrative Law AND LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010  Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course provides an introduction to income taxation legislation and practice in Australia. It focuses on the assessment of income and deductibility of expenditure, the treatment of capital gains and losses, fringe benefits and other related legislation. It considers the assessment provisions from the perspective of individuals, partnerships, companies and trusts.

LAWS3480 Advanced Taxation Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS3470  Introduction to Australian Income Tax Law
In this course students will learn about tax losses, how Australian tax legislation responds to tax evasion, avoidance and planning, tax incentives and reliefs, the taxation of international transactions, the taxation of financial transactions and the taxation of superannuation. They will also explore how the Australian taxation system is administered by the Commissioner of Taxation and the Australian Taxation Office.

LAWS3490 Insurance Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course will discuss the definition and history of insurance and the identity of the normal parties involved in insurance contracts. Students will learn how insurance contracts are formed and underwritten, how insurers respond to and settle claims and how the Insurance Contracts Acts 1984 has affected insurance practice.  The course will consider the traditional marine, life and reinsurance contracts but will also discuss forms of insurance which have emerged more recently, including public liability, professional indemnity, industrial special risks, property, and insurance for company directors and officers.  The course will also consider the regulatory world in which insurers operate and consider the roles of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority and the Australian Security and Investment Commission and consider the provisions of the Insurance Act 1973.

LAWS3510 Law and War
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
In this course students will examine the evolving role of law during times of armed conflict with a particular focus on international humanitarian law and international criminal law. The course will offer both a historical and contemporary examination of the role that law has had in limiting the actions of combatants during times of war. Students will consider the legal rules derived from instruments such as the Geneva Conventions of 1949 (and their Additional Protocols of 1977) as well as the practical difficulties with enforcement of these rules. Students will also consider the development of individual criminal responsibility for breaches of these rules and the challenges associated with criminal sanction for war crimes at the international level. Particular attention will be given to the International Criminal Court.

LAWS3520 Special Topics in Law I
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course involves a detailed examination and analysis of a specific topic in law. The topic (along with any pre-requisite courses) will be published as part of the annual list of electives published by the respective Schools of Law in Fremantle and Sydney.

LAWS3521 Special Topics in Law II
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course involves a detailed examination and analysis of a specific topic in law. The topic (along with any pre-requisite courses) will be published as part of the annual list of electives published by the respective Schools of Law in Fremantle and Sydney.

LAWS3730 Law in Context (Externships)
Pre-requisites: At Course Coordinator's/Dean's discretion
This course involves students working in legal practice engaging in clinical legal education. Students will undertake a work placement with an approved legal practitioner in a Community Legal Centre or similar approved placement for at least 80 hours. The experiential learning in this course comes through critical reflection on the experience of working in practice. Through reflective learning students will sharpen their practical legal skills, and develop an appreciation and understanding of ethical dimensions of legal practice, particularly in the context of Catholic Social Justice teaching.

LAWS3740 Law in Context (International)
Pre-requisite: At Course Coordinator's/Dean's discretion
This course involves participation in a legally-focused, international experience.  Students gain valuable practical and professional skills, learning from legal experts in an international setting.  The course uses experiential learning for example, visits to sites of legal significance, attendance at local universities, meeting with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), observation of courts or working with legal service providers.  This course provides students with insight into the law of a non-Australian jurisdiction.  In addition to substantive questions of law, students will explore issues such as ethical decision-making, leadership development, and balancing the needs of the individual, the community and the sustainability of the natural environment.

LAWS3800 Law Review A
Pre-requisites: At Course Coordinator's/Dean's discretion
The course is the first of a two part (course) law review project. Over the two courses, students will enhance skills associated with the writing, production and publication of an academic and scholarly law journal.  Students will learn to review legal writing critically and develop further their own legal research and writing skills in the process.  It will provide opportunities for students to integrate the law learnt in the classroom with material submitted for publication.

LAWS3801 Law Review B
Pre-requisite: LAWS3800 Law Review A
The course is the second of a two part (course) law review project. Over the two courses, students will enhance skills, associated with the writing, production and publication of an academic and scholarly law journal subject to peer review.  Students will learn to review legal writing critically and develop further their own research and writing skills in the process.  It will provide opportunities for students to integrate the law learnt in the classroom with writing submitted for publication.

LAWS3950 Commercial Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B  AND CORE courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
This course focuses on fundamental areas of commercial law including sale of goods, agency, bailment, insurance, guarantees, negotiable instruments, and consumer credit. Due to the increasing intervention of legislation within the commercial arena, this course will also focus on legislation covering the areas mentioned above.

LAWS4020 Comparative Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
Comparative Law includes study of major families of law (Romano-Germanic and Common Law). The basic differences between civil and common law and their differing approach to public and private law. This course will include case studies in the common law, civil law and laws associated with the Islamic tradition. The prominent differences between different legal systems will also be examined (e.g. the impact of the doctrine of precedent as well as the differences between adversarial and investigatory civil procedure methods).

LAWS4030 Private International Law
Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B AND LAWS2420 Property Law B AND LAWS2520 Criminal Law B AND Core courses: CORE1020 Ethics OR CORE1002 Logos II AND CORE1010 Introduction to Philosophy OR CORE1001 Logos I AND CORE1030 Introduction to Theology OR CORE1003 Logos III
Private International Law covers traditional resolution of conflict of law issues including foreign enforcement of domestic judgments and domestic enforcement of foreign judgments. This course will also include, international privacy, counter terrorism and anti-money laundering legislation, anti-corruption legislation, cross-border financing, tax shelters, the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards, the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade, the World Trade Organisation free trade agreements generally, and the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.

LAWS4220 Law Moot
Pre-requisites: At Course Coordinator's/Dean's discretion
This course enables students to obtain an understanding of various international and/or domestic legal frameworks while engaging in mooting competition. Students undertake simulated court and/or arbitration hearings, which may include engagement with students of other universities.   Studying the oral advocacy skills that are needed to address various tribunals and courts, and working with peers to research critical legal issues, students engage in problem solving that will enhance their professional skills in advocacy, legal research and writing.

LAWS4410 Advanced Research Project A
Pre-requisites: At Course Coordinator's/Dean's discretion
The course is the first of a two part (course) honours research project. Over the two courses, students will be actively engaged in researching an avenue of law which is of particular interest to them through definition of the scope of the research, constructing a sound legal argument and presenting it in both a written and oral form. In this first course, students will be required to choose, and receive approval from the Course Co-ordinator for a research topic.  Students will then be required to submit a written abstract and make an oral presentation on the research completed to date.

LAWS4411 Advanced Research Project B
Pre-requisites: LAWS4410 Advanced Research Project A
This course is the second of a two part (course) honours research project. Over the two courses, students will be actively engaged in researching an avenue of law which is of particular interest to them through definition of the scope of the research, constructing a sound legal argument and presenting it in both a written and oral form. In this second course, students will be required to complete a 10,000 – 12,000 word thesis on their chosen topic.

LAWS4420 Directed Research Project
Pre-requisites: At Course Coordinator's/Dean's discretion
This course provides a limited number of final-year students the opportunity to undertake a research project on a topic of their choice, thus allowing further specialisation in a specific field.

LAWS6000 Asia-Europe Trade Law
The course commences with a statistical overview of the trade flow between Asia and Europe. This will be followed by a discussion of the institutional structures which facilitate trade. They will include the World Trade Organisation, the Asian Economic Community, and the Court of Justice of the European Union. Proposed topics include: (i) free movement of goods between Asia and Europe, (ii) international commercial and trading contracts, including relevant United Nations Conventions, (iii) financing of exports, and (iv) intellectual property issues affecting Asia-Europe trade.

LAWS6001 Canon Law
This course examines the internal laws governing the Catholic Church (Canon Law). These laws are specified in the Code of Canon Law promulgated by Pope John Paul II (1983). Subject matter includes church discipline, marriage and annulment, the administration of Church property and how the church responds to complaints of sexual abuse.

LAWS6002 Directed Legal Research Project
Pre-requisite: BUSN5103 Research Methods
Students learn how to review current legal research materials including the WestLaw and LexisNexis branded collections available in the University Library. Library research topics will include contemporary Boolean search technologies and proprietary research collection and bibliographical software packages. Advanced writing development will include peer workshops where plain English written advocacy is analysed, existing student work critiqued and rewritten individually and in group sessions, and where best practice in thesis structure is demonstrated and practised in real time display. Workshops will focus on student writing in other elective courses in the program.

Grounded in independent study, this course uses individual supervision of students by academic staff to facilitate the high-level development and execution of a piece of sustained and autonomous legal research, with the research topic chosen by the student.

LAWS6003 International Business Law and Dispute Resolution
This course will provide instruction in contemporary developments in international dispute resolution. Matters will include arbitration and mediation, the differences between the rules of the most influential international dispute resolution centres, the jurisdictional bases upon which courts can intervene when the parties have chosen another form of dispute resolution and the significance of different rules for dispute resolution in dispute resolution fora.

LAWS6004 International Cultural Heritage Law
This course provides instruction in contemporary developments in international cultural property law, the application of law (domestic and international) by tribunals that have jurisdiction to decide cultural property cases, conflicts of law arising in cultural heritage cases, and the international law status of cultural heritage objects taken from rightful owners.

LAWS6005 International Environmental Law
This course considers advances in international law which relate specifically to the protection of the environment, conservation of natural resources, and management of the impacts of land use change and development.  The course examines the fundamental principles, aims and content of environmental law.  It assesses legal and policy responses to contemporary environmental and development challenges such as loss of biodiversity, climate change, pollution, land use conflict and urbanisation at international, national and domestic levels.

LAWS6006 International Human Rights Law
This course explores the historic, philosophical and religious foundations of contemporary human rights law, the main human rights declarations and treaties, and the central international institutions established to facilitate compliance with human rights standards by governments, organisations and individuals. The extent to which human rights are recognised and protected under international and domestic law is critically examined.

LAWS6007 International Business Law in Practice
This course provides instruction in the practice of business law across national boundaries. Discussion will include contemporary developments in customary international law, instruction in the jurisdiction of international tribunals, and consideration of efforts to regulate multi-national organisations.

LAWS6008 International Perspectives on Bioethics and the Law
This course explores the history of bioethics, the major bioethical organisations at the international and domestic level and the main ethical theories that inform bioethical decision making. A diverse range of topics will be covered including theological and natural law perspectives on the human person, the contribution of international instruments and organisations to the field of bioethics such as the moral permissibility of abortion, reproductive technologies, stem cell research and euthanasia.

LAWS6009 International Taxation Law
This course provides instruction in the Australian law rules concerning the taxation of international (cross-border) transactions and the related issues of residency and source, double taxation including foreign income tax offset, specific foreign exemptions, tax havens, base erosion and profit shifting, international tax enforcement, transfer pricing, withholding taxes, accruals taxation, thin capitalisation, the Multinational Anti-Avoidance Law (MAAL) and Diverted Profits Tax.

LAWS6010 International Transport Law
This course provides instruction in current issues in international transport law. Topics considered include insured risks and exclusions in contemporary international transport contracts, the impact of carrier liability exclusions in national legislation and international treaties, transnational transport contract enforcement and the nature and development of ‘acts of God’ in transport law.  The course will also review the regulations that govern carriers (land, air and sea), the nature of the regulatory framework that governs international transportation and the most common methods of alternate dispute resolution.

LAWS6011 Issues in International Law and Contemporary Culture
This course covers a variety of current issues in law and contemporary culture. Topics will include commercial applications of artificial intelligence, the extra-territorial application of the laws of the United States, the re-emergence of tariffs and other domestic barriers to international trade, the impact of Brexit on the international economy and the disruption of international trade by various forms of protest.

LAWS6012 Law and Religion
This course encourages students to examine ideas central to law and religion in greater depth.  The historical background to religion and culture is discussed in relation to how law both builds on culture and contributes to its development.  Different models of “church and state” and definitions of religion are examined alongside concepts such as pluralism and secularism as well as specific issues in an Australian context such as freedom of speech, conscience and religious education as well as attempts made to give a more comprehensive recognition of “religious liberty” in legislative enactments.  The Australian legislative context is discussed.

LAWS6013 The Legal Environment of the Asia-Pacific Region
This course will review current legal issues in the Asia-Pacific Region in terms of the role of law and the rule of law. Topics may include the residual influences of colonialism, globalisation and the influence of multinational corporations, the role of non-government organisations, constitutional engagement with the first peoples of the region, the practical and legal consequences of climate change and comity obligations, the appropriate balance between customary lifestyles and economic development, the protection and sustainable development of natural resources for all who have a stake in them including future generations and the legal consequences of the militarisation of artificial islands.

LAWS6014 The Philosophy of International Law
The course examines philosophical presuppositions that undergird international law and institutions, including the classic Greek ideas of cosmos, universality, human nature and human reason. The course builds upon the concept of “law of nations” initially developed by Spanish Catholic thinkers of the sixteenth century (Suarez and Victoria) to reflect the natural law view that fundamental human rights are inalienable and not posited into being by law. The course examines whether this classic understanding can be maintained by contemporary legal philosophy.

LAWS6015 Special Topics in Law (Postgraduate)
This course involves detailed examination and analysis of a specific topic in law. Students will examine questions relating to specific legal rules as they apply in a contemporary context. The specific topic (along with any pre-requisite units) will be published as part of the annual list of electives published by the School of Law and Business

• Level 1 courses

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• Level 2 courses

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• Level 3 courses

  LAWS3001 Evidence
  Pre-requisites: LAWS2529/LAWS2520 Criminal Law B; LAWS2129/LAWS2120 Contract Law B; LAWS2229/LAWS2220 Torts B
  This course deals with the theory and practice relating to the laws of Evidence in both State and Federal jurisdiction across a variety of topics. The key principles governing the procedural rules relating to the collection and admission of evidence are considered, along with the rules of admissibility and the judicial discretion to exclude evidence. The focus will be on the practical application of these principles in the practice of law.

  LAWS3002 Administrative Law
  Pre-requisites: LAWS2229/LAWS2220 Torts B; LAWS2319/LAWS2310 Equity
  Administrative law is concerned with the operation of government and the principles of sound public administration and decision-making. It includes Parliament, the Executive, statutory tribunals and semi-governmental organisations.  
  The Course covers major aspects of both Merits Review and Judicial Review at the Commonwealth and State level and the growth of public enquiries. The Course will provide students with fundamental legal knowledge and skills to address administrative law problems, and to advise and represent clients affected by governmental power and decisions.

  LAWS3003 Constitutional Law
  Pre-requisites: LAWS2229/LAWS2220 Torts B
  Constitutional Law deals with the rules that make up the system of government in Australia. The course identifies the difference between the state and federal constitutions, but the focus is on the distinctively federal aspects of the Australian Constitutional system, and in particular the division of the legislative, executive, judicial and financial powers between the Commonwealth and the States. The course begins with an introduction to the sources of constitutional law, types of constitutions, the philosophical underpinnings of constitutions and fundamental principles of constitutionalism including the rule of law, the separation of powers, representative democracy and federalism.  Against this background the course also undertakes a critical examination of selected enumerated legislative powers of the Commonwealth including the External Affairs Power, Defence Power, Corporations Power, Trade and Commerce Power and the Taxation Power. The course will also address various constitutional rights and freedoms.

  LAWS3219/LAWS3210 Corporations and Partnerships
  Pre-requisites: LAWS2120 Contract Law B AND LAWS2220 Torts B
  Co-requisite: LAWS2310 Equity
  The incorporated body is the basic legal entity of commerce. Students will learn the principles of company law including the responsibilities of those who conduct business through incorporated structures. Principles learned will include the nature of legal entity status, directors’ duties and the division of power between shareholders and directors, how shareholding can be differentiated; and the difference between a partnership and a corporation.

  LAWS3249 Evidence B
  The course will cover topics such as hearsay and res gestae; documentary evidence; the admissibility of confessions and admissions; opinion evidence; similar fact/propensity/tendency evidence; illegally obtained evidence; identification evidence; and corroboration.

  LAWS3329 Administrative Law B
  Administrative law is concerned with the operation of government, including the Parliament, the Executive, statutory tribunals and semi-governmental organisations. It is an area of law that commonly affects the daily lives of citizens. The essential aim of administrative law is to ensure that citizens are treated fairly by administrative (that is, governmental) decision making processes. Administrative Law B will continue to build on the knowledge and skills taught in Administrative Law A. That is, to provide students the skills to answer a legal problem question in the classroom and to provide students with the qualifications necessary to advise and represent clients affect by governmental power and decisions. In particular Administrative Law B will focus on the concept of Judicial Review; that is, review by the courts of governmental power and decisions.

• Level 4 courses

  LAWS4001 Civil Procedure
  Pre-requisites: LAWS3002 Administrative Law OR LAWS3329 Administrative Law B
  This course will provide students with an overview of civil procedure. The focus of the course will be dispute resolution pursuant to the relevant legislation, rules, court practices and ethical obligations that apply to legal practitioners engaged in dispute resolution. Students will learn how to apply civil procedure to practical legal scenarios.

• Level 2 courses

  LAWS2309/LAWS2300 Contemporary Legal Issues
  Pre-requisites: LAWS2529/LAWS2520 Criminal Law B; LAWS2129/LAWS2120 Contract Law B; LAWS2229/LAWS2220 Torts B; LAWS2429/LAWS2439/LAWS2420 Property Law B; Core courses: LAWS1049/LAWS1040 OR CORE1002, CORE1010 or CORE1001; CORE1030 or CORE1003
  Students are invited to explore the law as it relates to controversial and contemporary subjects. Topics are dependent on the issues of the day.
  Students will develop a detailed understanding of the merits of the different positions that are adopted on any given topic.  They are required to think critically about the strengths and weaknesses of the law as it stands, and present suggestions for how it may be improved. 
  Students will reflect on the appropriate role that morality should play in the development of the law, and understand the Catholic perspective on any given topic.

• Level 3 courses

  LAWS3004 Contemporary Issues in Administrative Law
  Pre-requisites: LAWS3002 Administrative Law OR LAWS3329 Administrative Law B
  This course builds on central principles of the Administrative Law course. It provides a critical understanding of the extent and efficacy of government power and standards of good administration in selected contemporary Administrative Law areas. Topics of discussion include Australia’s international obligations in the processing of refugees and other immigrants and the appropriate balance between security legislation and personal liberty. This course will also examine the resurgence of specific area investigative bodies such as royal commissions and anti-corruption commissions.

  LAWS3005 Advanced Evidence
  Pre-requisite: LAWS3001 Evidence OR LAWS3249 Evidence B
  This course expands on laws of evidence introduced in the Evidence course. The focus will be on how the theoretical underpinnings of Evidence impact on practical outcomes in rules and discretions surrounding the admissibility of evidence. It is recommended for students whose career interests include significant quantities of court work.

  LAWS3006 Advanced Constitutional Law
  Pre-requisite: LAWS3003 Constitutional Law OR LAWS3429 Constitutional Law B
  This course builds on foundational theory and principles studied in Constitutional Law and provides a deeper understanding of Constitutional Law from an international perspective. This course also focuses on the role of the High Court, current High Court judgments, practice and procedure in the High Court, preparing for constitutional litigation in the High Court, and the role of the interveners and amicus.

  LAWS3007 Advanced Civil Procedure
  Pre-requisite: LAWS4001 Civil Procedure OR LAWS4649 Civil Procedure B
  In this course students will learn how to manage the more complicated aspects of civil cases by themselves. Because the legislature regularly refine civil procedure rules, topics will vary but will include detailed analysis of discovery processes, the preparation, examination and cross-examination of expert witnesses and steps that can be taken to avoid responsibility for party-party costs. Students will also learn how to navigate the ethical challenges arising under the “just, quick and cheap” requirement imposed in Civil Procedure legislation.

  LAWS3010 Banking Law
  Pre-requisites: LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing, LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation, LAWS2520 Criminal Law B (Defences). 
  Co-requisites: Students must complete all core curriculum courses before undertaking elective courses. These are: TH101, PH100, LW104/LAWS1040
  This course explores the law, policies, regulation and practice of banks within Australia.  It will address the relationship between customers and banks.  Furthermore it addresses issues such as the law of negotiable instruments; different types of accounts; payment services/electronic banking; regulation of virtual currencies as well as documentary letters of credit.  This course will also consider current national and international issues in banking.

  LAWS3011 Refugee Law
  Pre-requisites: LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing, LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation, LAWS2520 Criminal Law B (Defences). 
  Co-requisites: Students must complete all core curriculum courses before undertaking elective courses. These are: TH101, PH100, LW104/LAWS1040
  The course will examine the history, sources and framework of the international and domestic system of protection, the critical question of the ‘definition of a refugee’, and the fundamental rights arising under the Refugee Convention and through new forms of ‘complementary protection’. The course will further address procedural standards, reception conditions and the controversial trend toward the ‘externalisation of asylum’, as well the fundamental problems of burden sharing, international co-operation, and prospects for reform. The course is thus historical, comparative and socio-legal in its orientation; but also progressive, as it intends to heighten a critical awareness and an ethical resolve towards a ‘refugee problem’ which essentially cannot be solved.

  LAWS3250 Work Health and Safety Law
  Pre-requisites: LAWS2129/LAWS2120 Contract Law B; LAWS2229/LAWS2220 Torts B; LAWS2429/LAWS2439/LAWS2420 Property Law B; LAWS2529/LAWS2520 Criminal Law B; Core courses: LAWS1049/LAWS1040 or CORE1002, CORE1010 or CORE1001; CORE1030 or CORE1003
  This course examines the legal framework of occupational safety and health law. It has a practical focus on how law is applied in the workplace. It explores the statutory framework and principles, the obligations of persons conducting businesses or undertakings, the role and function of relevant statutory authorities, statutory notices and prosecutions, workers compensation and safety and health management systems.

  LAWS3259 Occupational Safety and Health Law
  Pre-requisites: LAWS2129/LAWS2120 Contract Law B; LAWS2229/LAWS2220 Torts B; LAWS2429/LAWS2439/LAWS2420 Property Law B; LAWS2529/LAWS2520 Criminal Law B; Core courses: LAWS1049/LAWS1040 or CORE1002, CORE1010 or CORE1001; CORE1030 or CORE1003
  This course examines the legal framework of occupational safety and health law. It has a practical focus on how law is applied in the workplace. It explores the statutory framework and principles, the obligations of persons conducting businesses or undertakings, the role and function of relevant statutory authorities, statutory notices and prosecutions, workers compensation and safety and health management systems.

  LAWS3269/LAWS3260 Environmental Law
  Pre-requisites: LAWS3002 Administrative Law OR LAWS3329 Administrative Law B; Core courses: LAWS1049/LAWS1040 or CORE1002, CORE1010 or CORE1001; CORE1030 or CORE1003
  This course explores fundamental principles of environmental law. Legal responses to contemporary environmental challenges are assessed, including those related to: loss of biodiversity, ozone depletion, global warming, and harm to the marine environment from various activities. Other themes explored include the nexus between human rights law and environmental law. Students will gain an understanding of the impact of environmental laws on both States and non-State actors (corporations and individuals). Particular attention is paid to: international treaties on environmental protection, domestic environmental law and policy, enforcement measures, remedies, regional mechanisms, the nexus between planning and environmental law and the expanding field of climate change law.

  LAWS3280 International Commercial Dispute Resolution
  Pre-requisites:LAWS2129/LAWS2120 Contract Law B, LAWS2229/LAWS2220 Torts B; LAWS2529/LAWS2520 Criminal Law B, LAWS2429/LAWS2439/LAWS2420 Property Law B; Core courses: LAWS1049/LAWS1040 or CORE1002, CORE1010 or CORE1001; CORE1030 or CORE1003
  This course focuses on resolution of international commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation and international arbitration.

  LAWS3740 Law in Context (International)
  Pre-requisite: LAWS1000 Legal Research and Writing, LAWS1010 Legal Process and Statutory Interpretation, LAWS2520 Criminal Law B (Defences) 
  This course involves participation in a legally-focused, international experience.  Students gain valuable practical and professional skills, learning from legal experts in an international setting.  The course uses experiential learning for example, visits to sites of legal significance, attendance at local universities, meeting with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), observation of courts or working with legal service providers.  This course provides students with insight into the law of a non-Australian jurisdiction.  In addition to substantive questions of law, students will explore issues such as ethical decision-making, leadership development, and balancing the needs of the individual, the community and the sustainability of the natural environment.

  LAWS3800 Law Review A
  Pre-requisites:  At Course Coordinator’s/Dean’s discretion OR By invitation only
  The course is the first of a two part (course) law review project. Over the two courses, students will enhance skills associated with the writing, production and publication of an academic and scholarly law journal.  Students will learn to review legal writing critically and develop further their own legal research and writing skills in the process.  It will provide opportunities for students to integrate the law learnt in the classroom with material submitted for publication.

  LAWS3801 Law Review B
  Pre-requisite: LAWS3800 Law Review A
  The course is the second of a two part (course) law review project. Over the two courses, students will enhance skills, associated with the writing, production and publication of an academic and scholarly law journal subject to peer review.  Students will learn to review legal writing critically and develop further their own research and writing skills in the process.  It will provide opportunities for students to integrate the law learnt in the classroom with writing submitted for publication.

• Level 4 courses

  LAWS4220 International Law Moot 
  Pre-requisites: At Course Coordinator’s/Dean’s discretion OR By invitation only.
  This course provides students with an opportunity to obtain an understanding of international trade law and international commercial arbitration law. The course is also skills-based because students will be involved in numerous simulated arbitration hearings and will study oral advocacy skills which are needed to address an arbitral court. The goal of the course is to foster the study of international commercial law and arbitration for resolution of international business disputes through its application to a concrete problem of a client and to train law leaders of tomorrow in methods of alternative dispute resolution.

  LAWS4410 Advanced Research Project A
  Pre-requisites: At Course Coordinator’s/Dean’s discretion OR By invitation only.
  The course is the first of a two part (course) honours research project. Over the two courses, students will be actively engaged in researching an avenue of law which is of particular interest to them through definition of the scope of the research, constructing a sound legal argument and presenting it in both a written and oral form. In this first course, students will be required to choose, and receive approval from the Course Co-ordinator for a research topic.  Students will then be required to submit a written abstract and make an oral presentation on the research completed to date.

  LAWS4411 Advanced Research Project B
  Pre-requisites: LAWS4410 Advanced Research Project A
  This course is the second of a two part (course) honours research project. Over the two courses, students will be actively engaged in researching an avenue of law which is of particular interest to them through definition of the scope of the research, constructing a sound legal argument and presenting it in both a written and oral form. In this second course, students will be required to complete a 10,000 – 12,000 word thesis on their chosen topic.

  LAWS4418 Advanced Research Project A
  The aim of this course is to develop legal research and writing skills on a specific area of law. This course is only available to final year law students who have been invited into the Honours course. Students are required to submit an appropriate research topic for approval by a supervisor. Approval depends upon the subject-matter of the proposal and the availability of an appropriate supervisor.

  LAWS4419 Advanced Research Project B
  The aim of this course is to develop legal research and writing skills on a specific area of law. This course is only available to final year law students who have been invited into the Honours course. Students are required to submit an appropriate research topic for approval by a supervisor. Approval depends upon the subject-matter of the proposal and the availability of an appropriate supervisor.

  LAWS4429/LAWS4420 Directed Research Project
  Pre-requisites: At Course Coordinator’s/Dean’s discretion OR By invitation only.
  This course provides a limited number of final-year students the opportunity to undertake a research project on a topic of their choice, thus allowing further specialisation in a specific field.