LAWS76-216: Constitutional Law

Description

Constitutional Law is a compulsory subject in the Juris Doctor Online program offered by the Faculty of Law. It examines Australian constitutional law in both a local and a comparative context, considering State and Commonwealth constitutions and constitutional systems. 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.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: LAWS76-216
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Law

Learning outcomes

  1. Analyse and evaluate legal principles underpinning Federal and State constitutional frameworks, including separation of powers, representative government, and implied rights.
  2. Apply and synthesise doctrinal knowledge and legal and ethical reasoning to interpret constitutional provisions and resolve constitutional law problems.
  3. Demonstrate professional legal skills at an advanced level in the context of constitutional law and practice, with a particular focus upon legal research and reasoning skills.

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):

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students
  • This subject is not available to students on US Financial Aid.
  • Students on a Student Visa may be restricted from enrolment due to the mode of delivery in the chosen semester. Check the subject outline for further details.

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