LAWS11-216: Constitutional Law

Description

Constitutional Law is a compulsory subject in the Bachelor of Laws program offered by the Faculty of Law. This subject examines the fundamentals of Australian constitutional law, often in a comparative context. Topics considered include the rule of law, the separation of powers, principles of constitutional interpretation, the rules governing exercises of legislative, executive and judicial power, constitutional change, constitutional principles relating to individual rights and freedoms, the relationship between federal, state and territory governments, including inconsistency of laws, and fiscal federalism. Emphasis is placed on the development of legal research and reasoning skills.

Subject details

Type	Undergraduate
Code	LAWS11-216
EFTSL	0.125
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Semesters offered	September 2022 [Standard Offering] January 2023 [Standard Offering] May 2023 [Standard Offering] September 2023 [Standard Offering]
Credit	10
Study areas	Law
Subject fees	Commencing in 2022: $3,950 Commencing in 2023: $4,050

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of a number of constitutional law topics, including: (a) Constitutional interpretation, judicial reasoning, and the characterisation process; (b) Principles governing the separation of judicial, executive and legislative powers; (c) Principles of constitutional change and reform; (d) The constitutional protection, or otherwise, of individual rights and freedoms; and (e) Comparative constitutionalism and/or contemporary issues in constitutional law. 2. Demonstrate competency in exercising the following skill at an intermediate level, with creativity, initiative and autonomy: (a) legal research and reasoning 3. Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, including a commitment to: (a) Learning and working autonomously, accountably and reflectively; (b) Behaving ethically and responsibly; and (c) 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. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent): LAWS11-110 Australian Legal System LAWS11-108 Foundations of Public and Criminal Law
Restrictions: ?	Must be admitted into a Bachelor law degree OR Bachelor of Laws combined degree OR be an approved Law Study Abroad OR Law Exchange student. 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 outlines

Subject dates

	Standard Offering
Enrolment opens	14/11/2021
Semester start	17/01/2022
Subject start	17/01/2022
Cancellation 1?	31/01/2022
Cancellation 2?	07/02/2022
Last enrolment	30/01/2022
Withdraw – Financial?	12/02/2022
Withdraw – Academic?	05/03/2022
Teaching census?	11/02/2022

	Standard Offering
Enrolment opens	20/03/2022
Semester start	16/05/2022
Subject start	16/05/2022
Cancellation 1?	30/05/2022
Cancellation 2?	06/06/2022
Last enrolment	29/05/2022
Withdraw – Financial?	11/06/2022
Withdraw – Academic?	02/07/2022
Teaching census?	10/06/2022

	Standard Offering
Enrolment opens	17/07/2022
Semester start	12/09/2022
Subject start	12/09/2022
Cancellation 1?	26/09/2022
Cancellation 2?	03/10/2022
Last enrolment	25/09/2022
Withdraw – Financial?	08/10/2022
Withdraw – Academic?	29/10/2022
Teaching census?	07/10/2022