| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | LAWS75-108 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Law |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
Foundations of Public and Criminal Law is an introductory compulsory subject in the Juris Doctor program offered by the Faculty of Law. The subject introduces the aims, doctrines and institutions of public law and criminal law and procedure. It considers the separation of powers and constraints on the exercise of power, as well as accountability institutions. It introduces students to Public International Law and Rights and specifically considers rights in the criminal law context as well as general doctrines of criminal law. Emphasis is placed on the development of legal research and reasoning skills.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of the following legal topics: nature of public law; government power and accountability; public international law and rights; aims of criminal law and punishment; and criminal law doctrines.
- Demonstrate competency in exercising the following skill at an introductory level, with creativity, initiative and autonomy: legal research and reasoning.
- Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, including a commitment to: learning and working autonomously, accountably and reflectively; behaving ethically and responsibly; and managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| 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.
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| Restrictions: |
Only available where included in a student's admitted program study plan OR to approved Law Study Abroad OR Law Exchange Students. 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
- May 2025 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- January 2025 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- September 2024 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- May 2024 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- January 2024 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- September 2023 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- May 2023 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- January 2023 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- September 2022 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- May 2022 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- January 2022 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- September 2021 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- May 2021 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- January 2021 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- September 2020 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- May 2020 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- January 2020 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- September 2019 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- May 2019 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- January 2019 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- September 2018 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- May 2018 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- January 2018 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- September 2017 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
- May 2017 [Standard - Foundations of Public and Criminal Law]
Subject dates
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May 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 -
September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024 -
January 2025
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 -
May 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 23/03/2025 Semester start: 19/05/2025 Subject start: 19/05/2025 Last enrolment: 01/06/2025 Teaching census: 13/06/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 14/06/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 05/07/2025
| Standard Offering | |
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| 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 | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| 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 | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 23/03/2025 |
| Semester start: | 19/05/2025 |
| Subject start: | 19/05/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 01/06/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 13/06/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 14/06/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 05/07/2025 |