Unit of Study LAWS2077 Contemporary Issues in Law II (2024)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

UG Coursework Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
Placement

No

Unit description

Provides students with an opportunity to examine, in depth, a contemporary issue in law. Students will engage with a topical legal subject, exploring areas such as legal rights, social justice, and regulatory changes. Through case studies, discussions, and legal analysis, participants will develop a nuanced understanding of how these legal issues affect individuals, communities, and institutions. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and practical application of legal principles in real-world contexts.

Unit content

Module 1: Introduction to a contemporary legal issue: context and relevance

Module 2: The legal framework and challenges

Module 3: Case studies in legal practice

Module 4: Analysing Impacts on Individuals and Communities

Availabilities

Not offered in 2024

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

develop a comprehensive understanding of a contemporary issue in law

utilise research skills to synthesise information across a contemporary issue in law

conduct practical research into a contemporary issue in law

demonstrate insight into the jurisdiction and functioning of the court, and the role of legal representation, as they apply to a contemporary issue in law.

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