Students will study the following topics: Australian legal and political institutions, including the institutions of government , the constitutional framework and division of powers Sources of law in Australia, including the historical origins of our legal system, common law and equity, legislation and delegated legislation and the contemporary relationship between the courts and Parliament. Legal writing including an introduction to legal terminology, an overview of the different types of writing required in the Law School and a discussion of the criteria for assessment. Case law and the doctrine of precedent Statutory interpretation. Professional conduct for Trade Marks and Patent... -- Course Website
