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BCDP02-105: Legal Foundations A

Description

This subject examines the nature and sources of law, with a primary focus on legal problem solving. Emphasis is placed on the development of the following skills: legal research and reasoning, and legal writing and drafting.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: BCDP02-105
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Semesters offered:
  • Jan - Bond University College 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • Jan - Bond University College 2024 [Standard Offering (SUPP)]
  • May - Bond University College 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • Sep - Bond University College 2024 [Standard Offering]
  • Jan - Bond University College 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Law
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,170.00
  • Commencing in 2024: $4,420.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $4,620.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the following foundational legal topics: nature and sources of law; legislatures and legislation; courts and cases; statutory interpretation; judicial reasoning; and legal method.
  2. Demonstrate competency in exercising the following skills at an introductory level, with creativity, initiative and judgment: legal research and reasoning; legal writing and drafting.
  3. Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, including a commitment to: learning and working independently and reflectively; behaving ethically and responsibly; and managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

Must be admitted into a Bond College Diploma Program.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject dates

  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Teaching census: 09/02/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
  • Standard Offering (SUPP)
    Enrolment opens: 14/11/2023
    Semester start: 15/01/2024
    Subject start: 15/01/2024
    Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
    Teaching census: 08/02/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024
    Semester start: 13/05/2024
    Subject start: 13/05/2024
    Last enrolment: 26/05/2024
    Teaching census: 07/06/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024
    Semester start: 08/09/2024
    Subject start: 08/09/2024
    Last enrolment: 22/09/2024
    Teaching census: 07/10/2024
    Withdraw - Financial: 08/10/2024
    Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024
  • Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024
    Semester start: 20/01/2025
    Subject start: 20/01/2025
    Last enrolment: 02/02/2025
    Teaching census: 14/02/2025
    Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025
    Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023
Semester start: 15/01/2024
Subject start: 15/01/2024
Last enrolment: 28/01/2024
Teaching census: 09/02/2024
Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024