MLT346 - UK Law Study Tour
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Not offered in 2022 |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Previously: | Civil Law Study Tour |
| Cohort rule: | For Bachelor of Laws (including combined Law awards) students only |
| Prerequisite: | MLL218 plus 13 MLL-coded units |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | This unit requires students to attend a supervised overseas study tour |
| In-person attendance requirements: | This unit requires students to attend a supervised overseas study tour comprising: 3-4 hour seminar per day, 4 x 4 hour site visits and 20 hours of intensive learning activities. |
Note:Special enrolment procedure applies. Enrolment in this program is by application only. Please add yourself to our expression of interest list and we will contact you when applications open. For further information on international study opportunities please go here. | |
Content
This study tour unit will examine selected topics in civil and criminal law and procedural justice in the United Kingdom and how those laws and procedures have been adapted into countries such as Australia.
A specialist curriculum content will be taught at a host university or universities located in the overseas jurisdiction by leading academics. In addition, local practitioners will provide insights into the practical workings of the civil and criminal justice systems. The unit will provide an excellent basis on which to develop a comparative perspective on the operation of the civil and criminal justice systems in overseas jurisdictions and Australia. While based at their host university or universities, students will have access to some of the facilities of that university, live in an overseas locality, and be exposed to an overseas law school teaching model.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Describe the legal and procedural approaches favoured in common law jurisdictions such as Australia and the United Kingdom | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Critically analyse, compare and contrast legal issues facing both Australian and the United Kingdom including through reference to international practitioner perspectives | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Undertake comparative legal research in legal issues relevant to both Australia and the United Kingdom | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Communicate effectively with academics and professionals on aspects of common law systems in India and Australia | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1: (Individual) Attendance and participation in seminars and field visits | 20% | Information not yet available | |
| Assessment 2: (Individual) Multiple-choice quiz (paper-based, closed book and invigilated on location) | 1.5 hours | 20% | Information not yet available |
| Assessment 3: (Groups of 2) Research essay | 3000 words | 60% | Week 11 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
Texts and reading lists for units can be found on the University Library via the following link. Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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