LLAW1213 Introduction to Public Law [Group Work]

2019

4.5

1 x 110-minute lecture weekly
1 x 110-minute workshop fortnightly

1 Admission into BLAWLP-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
1a Admission into BLAWLPG-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry)
1b Admission into BLAWLPR-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
1c Admission into BLAWLPRG-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry)
1d Admission into BLAWLPRH-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)
1e Admission into BLAWLPRGH-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry) (Honours)
1f Admission into BJSLP-Bachelor of Justice and Society (Law Pathway)
1g Admission into BLSLP-Bachelor of Law and Society (Law Pathway)
2 Admission into BJS-Bachelor of Justice and Society
2a Admission into BLS-Bachelor of Law and Society
3 Admission into BJS-LAWP-BJS Law Pathway
4 ^ 4.5 units in LLAW1211, LLAW1101
5 ^ 4.5 units in LLAW1212, LLAW1104
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g)) or ((2 or 2a) and 3)) and (4 and 5)

1 of LLAW1103, LLAW1311 has been successfully completed

The names and basic functions of the major institutions of Australian government

Examination 50%; Assignments; Workshop presentation.

Introduction to Public Law [Group Work] provides the foundation of knowledge and understanding for all further study in public law topics in the LLB/LP course. Students will learn about the constitution and operation of the legislature, executive and judiciary; some aspects of the relationship between the different institutions of government and the separation of powers, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the legislature and the executive; and the State constitutions and constitutional systems. In particular, the topic will introduce the concepts of (and exceptions to) parliamentary sovereignty, responsible government, federalism, separation of powers, judicial independence, due process of law and judicial review.

Also the topic provides training in the skill of group work. This forms the foundation for work done in groups later in the course, as well as for students' development of independence in their learning. Students will be allocated to small groups for workshop activities and assessed on the basis of their level of collaboration, co-operation and problem-solving within that environment.

This topic aims to:

• introduce students to the constitution and operation of the legislature, executive and judiciary; some aspects of the relationship between the different institutions of government and the separation of powers, with particularemphasis on the relationship between the legislature and the executive; and the State constitutions and constitutional systems
• provide a framework within which students can gain a working knowledge of the principles applied in determining the validity of State legislation
• provide a framework within which students can develop an informed opinion about the relationships between the legislature, executive and judiciary and alternative models for those relationships
• develop in students the skills to work successfully in groups with other students

Upon successful completion of this topic students will be able to demonstrate skills and knowledge in:

1. Identifying the main features of the constitution and operation of the legislature, executive and judiciary; some aspects of the relationship between the different institutions of government and the separation of powers, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the legislature and the executive; and the State constitutions and constitutional systems
2. Describing the nature of the concepts of parliamentary sovereignty, responsible government, federalism, separation of powers, judicial independence, due process of law and judicial review (including the exceptions to those concepts)
3. Describing the nature of the exceptions to parliamentary sovereignty, responsible government, separation of powers and due process of law
4. Applying the relevant legal and constitutional principles to determine the validity of State legislation
5. Applying the relevant legal and constitutional principles to determine the validity of arrangements between the legislature and the executive
6. Evaluating the significance to the Australian legal and constitutional system of the concepts of parliamentary sovereignty, responsible government, federalism, separation of powers, judicial independence, due process of law and judicial review (including the exceptions to those concepts)
7. Working co-operatively and collaboratively in a group
8. Critically evaluating their own and others' contributions to a group endeavour
9. Communicating effectively and appropriately
10. Applying the appropriate legal conventions in their writing, including proper citation method.