This course considers law in context (social, cultural, historical, philosophical). It does so to highlight the value of legal theory to the practice of law, and the role of “thinking legally” in navigating professional and legal life. It aims to provide students with critical thinking skills and a capacity to develop reasoned, scholarly arguments. This course introduces you to various legal systems, and perspectives on law and its role in modern times. You will develop your legal writing skills and extend your research skills to include secondary legal sources.

Course detail

Corequisite

LAW101 and enrolled in any Law Program or AR013.

Semester of offer Subject to change

• Sunshine Coast: Semester 2

Units

12.00

EFTSL

0.125

Student contribution band

Band 4B

Tuition fee

1.4B: Accounting, Business, Law, Economics, Management

Census date

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Class timetable

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Course outline

LAW102 Course Outline Semester 2, 2021 (PDF 77KB)

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