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ANU Law School · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
Lawyers, Justice and Ethics (LJE) builds on the learning outcomes of LAWS1201 Foundations of Law in three significant ways. First, within the framework of the Australian legal system studied in LAWS1201, LJE examines the role and ethical obligations of lawyers as the principal representatives and interpreters of the legal system. Secondly, LJE analyses perceptions of justice in and through law. Finally, building on the skills component of LAWS1201, LJE teaches further skills necessary for effective legal study: critical analysis, essay writing, and well-reasoned argument. This course meets the requirements of the Law Admissions Consultative Committee Prescribed Academic Areas of Knowledge for Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the semester. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the Class Summary and on the course WATTLE page.
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when finalised. Preliminary Reading Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when finalised.