To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:

A student may complete a major sequence of 36 units in Legal Studies by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) and two Year 3 topics (9 units) plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.


A student may complete a minor sequence of 22.5 units in Legal Studies by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) plus and additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2  or Year 3 Topics listed in the program of study below. Students in the BEd(MSS)BA cannot complete a minor in Legal Studies.

Legal Studies is not offered as an extended major.

Course aims

This major aims to produce students who understand the role of justice and policy development and application in providing mechanisms for the development of a just and equitable society.  It addresses justice issues in a number of different areas and allows students opportunities to develop skills and an understanding of a range of justice areas, including young people, gender issues, business, health, education, mediation and advocacy.

Learning outcomes

On completing this major in conjunction with their other Bachelor studies students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the way justice systems operate in contemporary societies, both in Australia and internationally.  Those completing the topic Legal Writing and Research Skills will have further developed their written communication skills.  All students will develop skills as independent learners and workers, as well as skills for group and team work.

Students will also have the opportunity to take a formal Work Integrate Learning topic.  There are strong ties with community and government organisations, particularly in Adelaide's southern region.

Program of study

The following is the program of study for a 36 unit major sequence in Legal Studies and should be read in conjunction with the course rule for the degree in which you are enrolled.

Major - Legal Studies

Core - Year 1 topics

LEGL1101  Australian Justice System  (4.5 units)
LEGL1102  Contentious Justice Issues  (4.5 units)

Core - Year 2 topics

LEGL2110  Access to Justice: Policy and Reform  (4.5 units)
LEGL2116  Young People and the Law  (4.5 units)

 plus an additional 4.5 units from the year 2 or 3 topics listed below*.

Core - Year 3 topics

LEGL3113  Socio-Legal Research Methods  (4.5 units) 
LEGL3333  Social Problems and the Law  (4.5 units)

 plus an additional 4.5 units from the year 2 or 3 topics listed below*.

Option - Year 2 & 3 topics

LEGL2111  Legal Writing and Research Skills  (4.5 units)
LEGL2112  Gender Policy and Law  (4.5 units)
LEGL2113  Protecting Children  (4.5 units)
LEGL2114  Regulating Small Business  (4.5 units)
LEGL2115  Theory and Practice of Mediation  (4.5 units)
LEGL2117  Legal Fictions: Race, Crime and Sovereignty  (4.5 units)
LEGL3111  Comparative Law, Culture and Society  (4.5 units)
LEGL3112  Regulating Technology  (4.5 units)

*Students may substitute up to 9 units of related year 2 or 3 topics with the approval of the Director of Studies, providing any individual topics prerequisites are met.

Honours

Refer to Honours - Legal Studies