| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | LAWS77-572 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Law |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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Description
Philosophical Foundations of Law is an elective subject in postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Law. This subject will explore some central themes and traditions in the philosophy of law (also known as legal theory or jurisprudence). Students will gain an understanding of the historical development of philosophy of law from classical times to the present, focusing on recurring themes such as the relationship of law and morality, the limits of legal authority and the nature of legal and social norms. Students will be equipped with the knowledge and analytical tools to engage critically with current debates in each of these areas.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Analyse and critique central themes and traditions in the philosophy of law including the development of philosophy of law from classical times to the present.
- Design and execute a legal research project, using legal research methods, to apply theories of law to contemporary legal and social issues.
- Apply the above knowledge and skills a) with creativity and initiative to new situations; b) with high level personal autonomy and accountability; and c) with an awareness of ethical responsibilities and context.
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. Juris Doctor students are expected to have completed a minimum of 80 credit points of compulsory law subjects. |
| Restrictions: |
Students must be enrolled into a Masters Level law degree OR LA-43040 Doctor of Legal Science (Research) 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. Anti-requisites: |
Subject outlines
- May 2025 [Standard - Philosophical Foundations of Law]
- May 2024 [Standard - Philosophical Foundations of Law]
- May 2022 [Standard - Philosophical Foundations of Law]
- May 2021 [Standard - Philosophical Foundations of Law]
- May 2020 [Standard - Philosophical Foundations of Law]
- January 2018 [Standard - Philosophical Foundations of 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 -
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: | 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 |