The unit provides students who are new to the study of Australian law with: a knowledge and understanding of the sources of law in Australia practical skills in legal research, and an understanding of the nature of legal research an understanding of the requirements of good legal writing, and practical experience in analysing legal problems, and applying the relevant law to the facts of a case.Students will be instructed as to the interrelationship between case law and statute law, led through the features of case law and legislation and encouraged to understand the process by which these resources evolve. Students will also learn the principles of statutory interpretation and acquire an... -- Course Website
