Key facts
UNE unit code: LAW480
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- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
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This capstone unit is at the experiential end of the legal studies spectrum and brings together the theory and practical skills you have developed throughout your legal studies course. Specifically, it hones your legal research skills and your ability to apply legal authority, as well as your capacity to argue persuasively.
Structured in three modules, it builds your legal research skills to an advanced level and considers legal, equitable and statutory remedies. It also sharpens your skills in communicating clearly, concisely and correctly in plain language.
The final component requires you to prepare a written submission based on a legal problem. You must then present your oral submissions as an advocate in the Moot Court.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 1 | Online |
Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
TBA | TBA | 1 day | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 2, On Campus, Armidale Campus; Trimester 2, Online | Trimester 2: Intensive School held at UNE Sydney Campus |
TBA | TBA | 1 day | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 1, On Campus, Armidale Campus; Trimester 1, Online | Trimester 1: Intensive School held at UNE Sydney Campus |
Enrolment rules
Notes
Each student must participate as an advocate in a Moot Court hearing. The bench will assess students on their written submissions and oral presentation. Hearing dates, venues, practice, and procedure are in the study guide for the relevant trimester.
The Moot Court appearance is in the nature of a viva voce (oral) exam.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the use of legal, equitable, and statutory remedies;
- demonstrate advanced skills in finding parliamentary and delegated legislation relevant to a legal question, and extrinsic material relevant to that legislation;
- demonstrate a high level of proficiency in applying legislative provisions to legal questions;
- demonstrate a high level of proficiency in finding case law; this includes case law relevant to particular statutory provisions, and applying it to legal questions;
- demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in order to collaborate effectively with others in preparing and presenting written and oral submissions in a moot; and
- demonstrate overall enhanced skills in speaking and legal writing clearly, concisely, and correctly in plain language.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment 1 (Module I) | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Module I 1.1 Legal Research Exercise 20% No. Words: 2500 1.2 Legal Remedies Online Quiz 10% |
Assignment 2 (Module II) | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Module II Legal Writing Exercise No. Words: 1750 |
Assignment 3 (Module III) | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Module III Moot No. Words: 1750 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
A Practical Guide to Legal Research
ISBN: 9780455244518
Sanderson, J., Stamboukalis, E. and Kelly, K., Thomson Reuters 5th ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
Plain Language for Lawyers
ISBN: 9781862877757
Asprey, M.M., The Federation Press 4th revised ed. 2010
Text refers to: All offerings
Modern Legal Drafting: A Guide to Using Clearer Language
ISBN: 9781107607675
Butt, P., Cambridge University Press 3rd ed. 2013
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Australasian Mooting Manual
ISBN: 9780409329162
Butler, J. and Gygar, T., LexisNexis Butterworths 2nd ed. 2012
Text refers to: All offerings
Practical Legal Skills
ISBN: 9780190329839
Hyams, R., Campbell, S. and Evans, A., Oxford University Press 5th ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
Nemes and Coss' Effective Legal Research
ISBN: 9780409353303
Bott, B., and Talbot-Stokes, R., LexisNexis Butterworths 8th ed. 2021
Text refers to: All offerings
Legal Usage: A Modern Style Guide
ISBN: 9780409341461
Butt, P., LexisNexis Butterworths 2018
Text refers to: All offerings
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