Alternative Faculty Handbook 2022

Alternative Faculty Handbook BLACKSTONE SOCIETY EDUCATION PORTFOLIO PREPARED BY 2022

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General Information: JD structure, important contacts, helpful study tips Unit Summary: an overview of the content covered Unit Details: contact information for the Unit Coordinator, prerequisites for the unit, semester availability and contact hours Student Impressions & Tips: collated from student responses over recent years Student Ratings: averaged across the responses The Alternative Faculty Handbook (AFH) is created as an easy to use guide to help Juris Doctor (JD) students select and prepare for upcoming units in 2022, and select units in semester one of 2023. The AFH collates students feedback and experiences to provide an insight into the units offered by the UWA Law School from a student perspective When consulting the handbook, please keep in mind that some units received numerous responses and others only a few As such, when reading the student impressions and tips you may find that they do not reflect your own personal experience of a unit. Please keep this in mind and remember the importance of consulting the AFH in conjunction with the UWA Unit Handbook. Please also note that the unit information is subject to change and that we endeavour to keep the AFH as up to date as possible, but do not guarantee its accuracy throughout the year Feel free to reach out to the Blackstone Education Committee or the Arts and Law Student Office with any queries! The AFH provides information on the following: Up to date unit information can be found online in the UWA Juris Doctor Handbook: https://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/coursedetails?id=c12#course structure EDUCATION PORTFOLIO 2022 Education Vice President: William Conti Academic Mentoring Officer: Maeher Trisal Academic Mentoring Officer: Anabelle Maugeret Academic Mentoring Officer: Maddy Barrett Onyx Editor: Georgios Palassis Education Representative: Isobel Leman Education Representative: Myles Allen First Year Education Representative: Tarik Basic

THE ACADEMIC MENTORING DIRECTOR: Maeher Trisal, the 2022 Academic Mentoring Director, is available via email at academicmentoring@blackstone.asn.au

DEPUTY HEAD OF THE LAW SCHOOL (RESEARCH): Professor Ian Murray, the Deputy Head of the School (Research) is available via email at: ian.murray@uwa.edu.au

THE DEAN OF THE LAW SCHOOL: Professor Natalie Skead, the Dean of Law is available via email at: natalie.skead@uwa.edu.au

THE GUILD EDUCATION COUNCIL PRESIDENT: David Hallam, the 2022 Education Council President is the peak student representative on educational matters and is available via email at: ed@guild.uwa.edu.au

STUDENT ASSIST OFFICERS: For academic, welfare, and financial support and free advice, independent of the University, contact the Student Assist Officers at assist@guild.uwa.edu.au or go to www.uwastudentguild.com/assist

COMPLAINTS RESOLUTION UNIT: If you have a complaint to be made, formally or informally, about another student or staff member, consult the policy at www.web.uwa.edu.au/university/complaints/students/complaint policy and procedures or contact CRU via this online form www web uwa edu au/university/complaints/community/form

THE EDUCATION VICE PRESIDENT: William Conti, the 2022 Education Vice President and a second year JD student is available via email at educationvp@blackstone asn au

THE EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVES: Myles Allen, Isobel Leman, and Tarik Basic, the 2022 Education Representatives are available via email at educationrepresentative@blackstone.asn.au

Whether you are a law school newbie or a veteran of the law library, there are a number of people that can answer your education questions. When contacting the Law School, always go through AskUWA first and your query will be directed to the appropriate person

DEPUTY HEAD OF THE LAW SCHOOL (STUDENTS): Dr Murray Wesson, the Deputy Head of the School (Students) is available via email at: murray.wesson@uwa.edu.au

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LAW AND ARTS STUDENT OFFICE: The Law and Arts Student Office, located in building M253, should be the first port of call for all UWA law students You can contact the Office at www web uwa edu au/askuwa or by phone on 6488 2945;

THE BLACKSTONE PRESIDENT: Jihoo Lee, the 2022 Blackstone President and a final year JD student is available via email at: president@blackstone asn au

Campus mental health resources Bulk billed medical support for current UWA students, direct billing for UWA international students 2nd Floor, South Wing, Guild Village | Ph: 6488 2118 | Website: bit.ly/uwamedcentre Available upon a referral from a GP at the UWA Medical Centre Ph: 6488 2118 | Website: bit ly/uwamedcentre Confidential & free of charge service to UWA students 1 st Floor, Student Central | Ph: 6488 2423 | Website: bit ly/uwacaps Low cost therapy appointments on campus, no GP referral needed 1 st Floor, General Purpose Building 3 | Ph: 6488 2644 | Website: bit ly/uwarwc Call Campus Security on 6488 2222 or 1800 655 222 and they can arrange for emergency services to come onto campus For mental health support when UWA’s on campus services are closed, this line offers professional help and advice, and referrals to local mental health services It’s available daily 4pm to 8 30am, 24 hours a day on weekends, public holidays and during UWA's shutdown periods. Call 1300 515 199 Crisis Care (for urgent serious issues eg domestic violence, homelessness, child welfare): 9223 1111 If you're in a crisis or life threatening danger, contact 000 or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 UWA Medical Centre: UWA Medical Centre - Mental Health Nurse: UWA Counselling Services: Robin Winkler Clinic: In case of a mental health emergency on campus: UWA After Hours Wellbeing Line: Immediate outside assistance: Lifeline (for urgent response to suicide or mental health issues): 13 11 14 Visit https://www.uwa.edu.au/students/Support-services/Mental-health-andwellbeing for more detailed information. 3

Study tips from students

Planning and research is what will set your assignment aside from others Do this as much as possible use academic articles, external readings and textbooks. Don’t be afraid to use other textbooks in the UWA Library, even if they’re not on your reading list sure you’re developing your argument with every sentence and considering any counter arguments think of anything you could try to argue against your points! until you’re 100% confident in your argument only start writing once you know exactly what you’re going to say this stage, it shouldn’t take long to write out what you’ve planned iron out any uncertain points and develop any weak arguments your grammar and spelling before you submit and use AGLC4 headings proofread it really closely. approach:

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Always read a problem question twice when issue spotting Try include a source of law for every point you make. Keep this to one or two words e.g. for ‘Baltic Shipping Co v Dillon (1993) 176 CLR 344’ just write ‘Baltic Shipping’

Tips for exams Usually form 50-60% of grade in core units

Across the semester, make sure you take thorough notes during lectures. Note down what the lecturer says beyond the words on the powerpoint Collate each topic’s lectures, tutorials and key points from the readings

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Always use headings! One way of doing this is writing a heading for your discussion of each element when answering a problem question e.g. ‘Intent’ or ‘Duty of Care’

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Make sure for every cause of action/offence you have an attack plan that can be quickly copied down to apply to a problem question To be thorough, include key facts/points from relevant cases under each element to use these to distinguish or analogise. Figure out how much time you want to spend on each question before going in and write it down by dividing the marks by the length of time. When you near the end of the allocated time for each question, start dot pointing then move on

Simplify this into short points in your own words this process will help your memory

To be thorough, make sure you have a source for each point of law e g the key case and Judge or author of the relevant reading

Try to always include 1 or 2 lines concluding each question. In a problem question, this should state the likely outcome based on your application Include the offence, source of law, and potential remedies.

1 LAWS4101 FOUNDATIONS OF LAW AND LAWYERING LAWS4102 CRIMINAL LAW LAWS4103 CONTRACT LAWS4104 PROPERTY 2 LAWS4106 TORTS LAWS4106 LAND LAW LAWS4108 FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC LAW LAWS4110 INTERPRETATION (NEW FOR 2023) JD Pathways/Structures FULL TIME COMMENCING SEMESTER ONE 20231. FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR *Contact the Law School office to be advised on mid-year entry study plans. THIRD YEAR LAWS4103 CONTRACT 1 LAWS5109 DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAWS5101 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LAWS5103 EQUITY & TRUSTS OPTION UNIT 2 LAWS5102 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW LAWS5104 CORPORATIONS LAW LAWS5105 REMEDIES OPTION UNIT 1 LAWS5108 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE LAWS5107 EVIDENCE OPTION UNIT OPTION UNIT 2 LAWS5115 PROCEDURE OPTION UNIT OPTION UNIT OPTION UNIT 6

1 LAWS4101 FOUNDATIONS OF LAW AND LAWYERING LAWS4102 CRIMINAL LAW 2 LAWS4108 FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC LAW LAWS4110 INTERPRETATION (NEW FOR 2023) FIRST YEAR 2. PART-TIME COMMENCING SEMESTER ONE 2023 1 LAWS4103 CONTRACT LAWS4104 PROPERTY 2 LAWS4106 TORTS LAWS4106 LAND LAW SECOND YEAR 1 LAWS5101 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW LAWS5103 EQUITY & TRUSTS 2 LAWS5102 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW LAWS5105 REMEDIES THIRD YEAR 1 LAWS5109 DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAWS5107 EVIDENCE OR OPTION UNIT 2 LAWS5104 CORPORATIONS LAW OPTION UNIT FOURTH YEAR 1 LAWS5108 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE LAWS5107 EVIDENCE OR OPTION UNIT 2 LAWS5115 PROCEDURE OPTION UNIT FIFTH YEAR 1 OPTION UNIT OPTION UNIT 2 OPTION UNIT OPTION UNIT SIXTH YEAR 7

Foundations of Law and Lawyering Criminal Law Contract Property Torts Land Law Foundations of Public Law Interpretation Dispute Resolution Equity and Trusts Constitutional Law Corporations Law Remedies Administrative Law Professional Practice Evidence Procedure Innovations in Legal Practice Management Technology, Law and Governance Media Law Unjust Enrichment and Restitution Space and Satellite Law Jessup International Moot Competition International Commercial Arbitration CORE UNITS 2022: 1ST YEAR LAWS4101 LAWS4102 LAWS4103 LAWS4104 LAWS4106 LAWS4107 LAWS4108 LAWS4110 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 C o n t e n t s CORE UNITS 2022: 2ND YEAR LAWS5109 LAWS5103 LAWS5101 LAWS5104 LAWS5105 LAWS5102 21 22 23 24 25 26 CORE UNITS 2022: 3RD YEAR LAWS5108 LAWS5107 LAWS5115 ELECTIVE UNITS 2022: SUMMER 28 29 30 LAWS5358 LAWS5296 LAWS5152 LAWS5528 LAWS5577 LAWS5162 LAWS5576 33 34 35 36 37 38 38 8

C o n t e n t s ELECTIVE UNITS 2022: SEMESTER 1 Family Law Employment Law Comparative Legal Methods Mining and Energy Law Environmental Law Law Review (Part 1 & 2) Advanced Legal Research (by Invitation) (Part 1 & 2) Supervised Research (Semester 1 OR 2) LAWS5118 LAWS5360 LAWS5167 LAWS5144 LAWS5153 LAWS5160 & LAWS5161 LAWS5509 & LAWS5510 LAWS5512 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 49 50 50 51 51 53 54 55 56 57 57 58 58 Available Master's Level Units 60 9 ELECTIVE UNITS 2022: WINTER ELECTIVE UNITS 2022: SEMESTER 2 Health Law and Policy Income Taxation Law Legal Internship Mergers and Acquisitions Advanced Criminal Law and Procedure Advanced Topics in Private Law Public International Law Succession Law LAWS5181 LAWS5132 LAWS5174 LAWS5596 LAWS5501 LAWS5189 LAWS5165 LAWS5187 Negotiation and Mediation Advanced Evidence and Proof Select Topics in Insurance Law International Sales Law Introduction to Roman Private Law LAWS5158 LAWS5117 LAWS5135 LAWS5251 LAWS5192 ELECTIVE UNITS 2022: MASTERS LEVEL

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F I R S T Y E A R C O R E U N I T S SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO LAWS4101: F o u n d a t i o n s o f L a w a n d L a w y e r i n g LAWS4102: C r i m i n a l L a w LAWS4103: C o n t r a c t LAWS4104: P r o p e r t y LAWS4106: T o r t s LAWS4107: L a n d L a w LAWS4108: F o u n d a t i o n s o f P u b l i c L a w LAWS4110: I n t e r p r e t a t i o n 11

F O U N D A T I O N S O F L A W A N D L A W Y E R I N G L A W S 4 1 0 1 KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: None Availability: Non Standard Teaching Period (Intensive) Contact Hours: Students Commencing Sem 1: Mon 1 Feb Fri 15 Feb Students Commencing Sem 2: Mon 11 July Fri 22 July Suggested: 1st year Students with undergraduate pre law majors found much of the content covered in the lectures quite basic The in person workshops were helpful in acquiring the skills needed to succeed in assessments; namely take home assignments, research essays and examinations and were key to having a successful first semester. Group Activity, Exam, Online Quiz Aidan Ricciardo aidan ricciardo@uwa edu au Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 4 Difficulty: 1 Workload: 3 Assignment: 4 LAWS4101 lays the foundation for all future Juris Doctor units. The unit engages in critical and comparative legal thought with Indigenous legal systems; structural, explicit and unconscious bias; legal histories and legal change Students also learn how to apply legal reasoning and logic, how to find, analyse and interpret cases and legislation and examine management of their workload, wellbeing and future careers. The unit is taught through workshops. Summary: Student Impressions: Assessment Type: Unit Coordinator Details: 12

Students enjoyed the way professors walked through how to approach problem questions and the approachable professors and tutors The tutorials and lectures were helpful in gauging what model answer structure markers were looking for. The learning style of the content is very different to Contract and Property as the unit more heavily refers to statute. Ample feedback in the research essay which greatly assists students for future assessments of similar nature Essay, Tutorial

Participation, Exam Meredith Blake meredith.blake@uwa.edu.au Stella Tarrant stella tarrant@uwa edu au Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 3.84 Difficulty: 3.5 Workload: 4.17 Assignment: 3.17 C R I M I N A L L A W L A W S 4 1 0 2

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LAWS4102 explores and critically assesses core concepts which underlie criminal responsibility, and relates these concepts to substantive criminal offences, defences and principles of criminal responsibility As Western Australia has a criminal code, it considers these concepts within a statutory context, although it also examines other sources of criminal law to provide a wider insight into the construction of criminal liability. It also develops skills in legal problem solving and case analysis.

Summary: KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: None Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 1st year Student Impressions: Assessment Type: Unit Coordinator Details: 13

LAWS4103 begins with an examination of rules concerning the formation of contracts and concepts of offer and acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, privity and contract formalities Students then study incorporation and construction of contractual terms and implication of terms. Students investigate how contracts end through agreement, performance, breach, repudiation and frustration. They study provisions in the Australian Consumer Law that impact contract law, particularly misleading and deceptive conduct Common law is the primary focus of this unit as it is the most applicable law studied in Contract

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Summary: KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: None Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 1st year Student Impressions: Assignment, Tutorial Participation, Exam Assessment Type: Nicholas Tiverios nicholas.tiverios@uwa.edu.au Claire Kaylock claire.kaylock@uwa.edu.au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment:4 Difficulty: 3 Workload:3 Assignment: 4 14

Tutors and lecturers were very responsive to student queries both in tutorials and over email; this created an enjoyable experience for students who were seeking some extra support. Assignments were full of feedback with detailed points on strengths to continue and weaknesses to improve on. The tutorial questions were great preparation for the exams and completing them before tutorials will ensure much improved marks

P R O P E R T Y L A W S 4 1 0 4 This unit explains the importance of possession in the context of real and personal property, including rights to resources and fixtures Students are introduced to the fundamental principles of land law including Crown ownership; Native Title, the doctrines of tenures and estates, the acquisition and transfer of legal and equitable interests in land and goods, and the priority rules and the law of co ownership. Summary: KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: None Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 1st year The mid semester assignment was a closed source essay, which required extensive reading on a specific week’s content (Native Title in 2022); which encouraged critical analysis on the topic. The tutorials are run on a fortnightly basis unlike the other first year units offered in semester one Engagements with the lectures, readings, tutorial discussion and past examinations will well and truly prime you for success in the exam. Student Impressions: Closed source Essay, Tutorial Participation, Exam Assessment Type: Natalie Brown natalie brown@uwa edu au Penny Carruthers penny carruthers@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment:4 Difficulty: 3 Workload:3 Assignment: 4 15

T O R T S L A W S 4 1 0 6 LAWS4106 covers non contractual civil actions examining the elements and governing principles of the torts of trespass, nuisance and particularly negligence The principal defences, and other limitations to a defendant's potential liability, are also considered. Close attention is paid to the Civil Liability Act 2002 (WA) and the interaction between case law and legislation. Summary: KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: None Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 1st year Generally, students loved the lectures and found the content really interesting, encouraging critical analysis of facts. The moot is a paired group assignment, so find someone you can work with as soon as possible; don’t worry too much about your mooting skills it’s mainly marked on your actual content The moot is also a great way to engage with the law and the tutorials give you the necessary skills to succeed in the exam. Student Impressions: Participation, Moot, Exam Assessment Type: Marco Rizzi marco.rizzi@uwa.edu.au Kate Offer kate offer@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment:4 Difficulty: 3 Workload:2 16

L A N D L A W L A W S 4 1 0 7 LAWS4107 identifies and explains the fundamental principles of land law in relation to the general law priority rules regarding land It explains in detail the Torrens system of land registration including the concepts of indefeasibility of title and caveats It also explains in detail the topics of mortgages, leases and easements. Summary: KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: None Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 1st year Pay very close attention to how Penny works through problem questions in the lectures and the kind of things she looks for in marking. Student Impressions: Self Reflection Critique, Assignment, Exam Assessment Type: Penny Carruthers penny.carruthers@uwa.edu.au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 2.5 Difficulty: 3.875 Workload: 3.875 Assignment: 2 17

F O U N D A T I O N S O F P U B L I C L A W L A W S 4 1 0 8 This unit is an introduction to constitutional and administrative law with reference to the Legislature, Executive and Judiciary at the State and Commonwealth levels It begins by covering the overarching principles of Australian public law before turning to the three arms of government and the roles, interrelationships and constitutional documents which regulate and limit them. The unit finishes by exploring the fourth, ‘integrity’ branch of government, and the system of Constitutional amendment in Australia Summary: KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: None Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 1st year Some students were concerned with the sheer volume of some of the readings on certain topics, but most were convinced readings were only strictly necessary for certain parts of the Manner and Form topic. This unit introduces you to a range of law involving government and the State It gives you the foundations for Constitutional Law and you will love it if you are interested in working in the public sector Make sure you do the readings and attends tutes to ensure good performance in the exam. Student Impressions: Online Quizzes, Tutorial Exercises, Exam Assessment Type: Sarah Murray sarah.murray@uwa.edu.au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 3 Difficulty: 4.25 Workload: 4 Assignment: 3 18

I N T E R P R E T A T I O N L A W S 4 1 1 0

The unit will focus on the primary legislative and common law principles that govern the reading and understanding of the text in its context, and having regard to the instrument's purpose, in order to infer the ‘intention' of the maker. For statutes, other topics covered include legislative drafting, the relationship between statutes and between statutes and the common law, use of extrinsic materials, and delegated legislation For contracts, other topics covered include use of surrounding circumstances and post contractual conduct, and interpretation of particular classes of contract. The unit will highlight the similarities and the differences in the function of interpretation for statutes and contracts, and in the approaches adopted by the legislature and the courts to the interpretation of each instrument has yet

LAWS4110 mainly deals with the law of statutory interpretation, and key aspects of law relating to contractual interpretation

to complete it before the publishing of this handbook). Student Impressions: Tutorial Participation, Assignment, Exam Assessment Type: Jacinta Dharmananda jacinta dharmananda@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 3 Difficulty: 4 Workload: 3.5 Assignment: 2.5 19

Summary: KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: None Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 1st year This is a new unit (the first cohort

S E C O N D Y E A R C O R E U N I T S SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO LAWS5109: D i s p u t e R e s o l u t i o n LAWS5103: E q u i t y a n d T r u s t s LAWS5101: C o n s t i t u t i o n a l L a w LAWS5101: C o r p o r a t i o n s L a w LAWS5105: R e m e d i e s LAWS5102: A d m i n i s t r a t i v e L a w 20

D I S P U T E R E S O L U T I O N L A W S 4 1 0 4 KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: Foundations of Law and Lawyering Availability: Summer unit (approximately two weeks before Contact Hours: 2 weeks full time Suggested: 2nd year

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Despite the fact that only a very small percentage of cases proceed to trial, legal education has traditionally emphasised adversarial dispute resolution processes. Yet there are numerous ways for people to resolve their disputes without recourse to lawyers and courts, and now the legal fraternity is embracing these deeper ways of dealing with conflict unit explores several methods of dispute resolution as a comparison to litigation and aims to seek a balance between the uses of the different forms. It investigates the various dispute resolution processes including negotiation, mediation, arbitration and mixed processes, to gain familiarity with the processes, rudimentary skills in using them and some experience in choosing the most appropriate process to use to resolve a particular dispute. recommend participating in the group activities and using the lecture slides to keep up to date.

Student Impressions: Assignment, Multi choice exam Assessment Type: Jill Howieson: jill.howieson@uwa.edu.au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 2.5 Difficulty: 2.16 Workload: 1.83 Assignment: 2.5 21

Type: Natalie Skead: natalie skead@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 4.5 Difficulty: 3.2 Workload: 3.2 Assignment (Case analysis): 4 22

The Jacobs Text is very helpful for your exam preparation and can be found on Lexis Nexis Students commented that preparing for the case analysis required thorough preparation for the tutes, as well as reading the additional readings on LMS They also recommended studying past exams for trusts and fiduciary duties

The class discussions include an examination of equitable remedies, with a key aim of the unit being to explore the relationship between equitable doctrines and equitable remedies and to locate the place of equitable doctrines and remedies within the wider Australian legal landscape.

E Q U I T Y A N D T R U S T S L A W S 4 1 0 3 KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: Foundations of Law and Lawyering, Contract, Property Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 2nd year

Analysis (35%), Exam (55%), Tutorial Participation (10%)

Student Impressions: Case Assessment

This unit introduces students to the principles of equity, which supplements and complements the common law, and the law of trusts. It discusses the development of equity in the Courts of Chancery and the relationship between equity and the common law. In doing so, students examine a number of equitable doctrines including fiduciary relationships, unconscionable bargains, illegitimate pressure, undue influence and estoppel

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The unit also introduces students to the nature and the essential characteristics of the trust and the usefulness of the trust in modern society. It examines the formal and substantive requirements for the creation of a trust as well as the principal features of trustees' powers and duties and trustee and beneficiary rights.

This unit attracted favourable reviews, with particular emphasis on the teaching quality of Murray and Sarah Some students did note that there was a heavy academic focus, rather than a practical one. They considered that the unit was well taught and organised, yet conceptually difficult and content heavy.

C O N S T I T U T I O N A L L A W L A W S 4 1 0 3 KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: Foundations of Law, Foundations of Public Law Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 3 hours weekly with 2 hour tutorials every fortnight Suggested: 2nd year

Building upon the content of Foundations of Public Law, students engage in a detailed study of Commonwealth Constitution High Court jurisprudence Introducing constitutional characterisation through the Trade and Commerce Power, they then focus on an analysis of key Commonwealth powers, namely the Corporations, External Affairs, Defence, Finance and Referral powers Subsequently, students consider the restraints on powers such as Chapter III judicial power, the implied freedom of political communication, intergovernmental immunities and inconsistency of Commonwealth and State laws Topics draw upon contemporary, historical and political developments and policy background to expound the High Court's role as the constitutional keystone of the Australian federation and its interpretive influence over Commonwealth State relations

Students recommend preparing thoroughly for the tutorial questions in order to perform in the exam. Further, notes should be taken of the differing views in each judgment, not simply the ratio in each case Ensure you are completing the readings every week, completing summaries under each head of power an making use of the topic synopsis provided. Students considered the Joseph and Castan and Blackshield and Williams textbooks to be very useful

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Assignment (30%), Exam (50%), Participation (10%) Assessment Type: Dr Murray Wesson murray wesson@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 4.4 Difficulty: 4 Workload: 3.8 Assignment: 3.8 23

Students recommend reading relevant sections of the Corporations Act and the readings for the weekly tutorials. If you find the content challenging or confusing be sure to ask questions early on rather than leave it too late in the semester Tips:

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C O R P O R A T I O N S L A W L A W S 4 1 0 3 KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: Foundations of Law Contract, Torts, Equity and Trusts Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 2nd year

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This unit explores the nature, function and regulation of companies in Australia, with a view to understanding and being able to apply corporations law principles arising at common law, in equity and under statute. Students engage with corporate governance principles, comparative perspectives and recent developments in the law to critically study the internal structure and governance of the company, placing emphasis on duties owed by directors to the company and rights & remedies available to members

Research assignment, Exam, Tutorial Participation Assessment Type: Rebecca Faugno: rebecca faugno@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 2 Difficulty: 4 Workload: 4 Assignment: 3.5 24

In the context of ongoing debate concerning the role and theory of the corporation, students consider the relationship between corporations and the outside world in the form of corporate liability in contract, tort and criminal law. Summary: Students felt that this unit very fast paced and content heavy Students generally found the content particularly difficult to catch up on if you fall behind. Staying on top of weekly tutorials, readings and topic summaries is essential watching key lectures later in the semester is helpful in consolidating information Impressions:

The Ford textbook is available on LMS and is a very useful resource for conceptual understanding The Lipton text is also recommended for understanding key concepts.

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Students found the tutorials essential in preparing for the exam as the questions required the practical application of principles learnt in lectures However, students warn that the tutorial questions do not represent the range of causes of actions and remedies covered in the unit Therefore, it is worthwhile to explore other areas not covered in tutorials further.

Student Impressions: The Remedies in Australian Private Law text was found to be a useful resource for this unit. Students also recommend drawing upon Contract, Torts and Equity and Trusts notes to revise relevant causes of action covered by these units. Student Tips:

R E M E D I E S L A W S 4 1 0 5 KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: Foundations of Law Contract, Property, Torts, Land Law and Equity and Trusts Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 2nd year Assignment, Tutorial Participation, Final Examination Assessment Type: Dr Nicholas Tiverios nicholas.tiverios@uwa.edu.au Dr Felicity Maher felicity maher@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 4.5 Difficulty: 4 Workload: 3.75 Assignment: 3 25

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In this unit, students learn about the main private law remedies organised according to their dominant functions

The first part of the unit considers compensatory remedies and in the second part, restitutionary, punitive and coercive remedies are also considered The unit has a strong practical focus, given the importance of remedies in practice Students critically examine available remedies and the circumstances of their availability and also consider possible reforms

In addition to gaining an understanding of specific legal principles and cases, students engage with the broader considerations and contexts that shape the law in this area.

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A D M I N I S T R A T I V E L A W L A W S 4 1 0 2 KEY INFO Core Unit Prerequisites: Foundations of Law, Foundations of Public Law Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 2nd year Research Assignment, Examination, Tutorial Participation Assessment Type: Julie Falck: julie falck@uwa edu au Natalie

This unit builds upon the content of Foundations of Public Law, and explores the principles and procedures of judicial review, under which the exercise of executive government power is supervised This is a field which is continually challenged by the complexity and changing nature of government and by shifting political priorities

Students found jurisdictional error to be the most challenging topic and recommend dedicating a significant portion of time to this concept.

natalie.brown@uwa.edu.au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 3 Difficulty: 3 Workload: 4 Assignment: 2 26

Students found there was a high workload for this unit and that the content was generally difficult and taught at a fast pace The unit was well organised which made it easier to keep on top of the readings and content.

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Student Impressions: The Lane and Young textbook was found to be most helpful with the conceptual understanding while the Creyke and McMillan textbook was better for the case law. It is recommended to do the essential readings for the unit and look for journal articles on the various topics.

T H I R D Y E A R C O R E U N I T S SEMESTER ONE SEMESTER TWO LAWS5108: P r o f e s s i o n a l P r a c t i c e LAWS5107: E v i d e n c e LAWS5115: P r o c e d u r e 27

This unit is a capstone unit aimed at developing the practical skills and attributes needed to confidently commence work in the legal profession Students will extend their legal research and writing skills developed through earlier study, and practice precedent management and application Through a series of workshops and practical exercises, students will use critical thinking to create and articulate legal solutions for hypothetical clients, and build on oral presentation, client communication and career management skills. Students will consider the evolving role and use of technology in enhancing legal practice. The unit incorporates consideration of the ethical and social justice overlay of professional practice and seeks to prepare students practically, personally and ethically for the professional workplace.

Summary: This unit received generally unfavourable reviews Students felt that the content was not taken seriously and generally seemed unprofessional Students particularly highlighted how this unit was disorganised. Some students did seem to enjoy the practical component of this unit

Students found the Duties Act 2008 (WA), the ASIC website and the Landgate website useful The fact sheets posted on LMS supplemented by the readings were also useful as there is no textbook for this unit

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Student Impressions: Participation, assignment, test Assessment Type: Rebecca Faugno: rebecca faugno@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: Difficulty: Workload: Assignment: LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering, LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS5109 Dispute Resolution (previously LAWS4105), LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics (previously LAWS5106) LAWS5103 Equity and Trusts and LAWS5104 Corporations Law

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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E L A W S 5 1 0 8 KEY INFO Core Unit Availability: Summer (January February) Contact Hours: Two weeks full time Suggested: 3rd year

Prerequisites:

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aidan ricciardo@uwa edu

Summary: Students found the lecturing styles very enjoyable despite the content being conceptually difficult at times. Reading the key cases that are identified in the lectures as essential reading was useful. Reading case law that discussed the legislation in depth was particularly useful as the provisions can be confusing to understand Students recommend reading the lecturer’s explanation of each provision in combination with the provision itself to gain valuable insight into its proper interpretation.

Evidence is about the adversarial trial, our society's primary, ultimate mechanism for determining disputed facts for the purpose of assigning legal liability The study of the rules of evidence is an examination of procedure and substance. The unit looks at a set of rules which determine the process of a trial and which embodies theories of knowledge and morality How best do we arrive at a truth? How best do we balance truth and fairness? At a trial, two conflicting stories are told and after hearing the stories, a fact finder (jury, judge or magistrate) must say 'yes' or 'no' to the story told by the prosecution/plaintiff. It matters, in determining that 'yes' or 'no', what information the fact finder is allowed to hear, what use they are allowed to make of what they hear, and even how sure they need to be in order to say 'yes' It is the rules of evidence which determine these Students learn the major rules of evidence governing a trial in WA and compare rules from other jurisdictions They extend skills of case analysis, legal reasoning and statutory interpretation by considering hypothetical scenarios Is certain evidence admissible? If so, how can it be used and by whom? Is there enough evidence? Can it be countered? Students further explore the concept of a fair trial as it appears in specific principles and underpins the system of evidence rules as a whole.

Enjoyment: 5 Difficulty: 3.5 Workload: 3.5 Assignment: 3.5 Foundations of Law and Lawyering; Criminal Law Prerequisites: 29

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E V I D E N C E L A W S 5 1 0 7 KEY INFO Core Unit Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 3rd year

Student Impressions: Tutorial participation, research assignment, examination Assessment Type: Aidan Ricciardo au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings of 5):

Summary: None submitted. Student Impressions: Assignment, participation, examination. Assessment Type: Clare McKay and Clara Wren Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): None submitted

This unit examines the resolution of civil conflicts and disputes in Western Australia and Australia, including disputes between citizens and governments at their various levels It focuses on the use of a litigation model of dispute resolution and the conduct of civil litigation in the Federal, Supreme, District and Magistrates Courts in their exercise of state and federal jurisdiction Students gain a strong working knowledge of the jurisdiction and power of the various courts and a thorough understanding of the conduct of a civil litigation action, based upon an emphasis on the Rules of Court governing these courts. The unit considers alternatives to litigation; choice of jurisdiction; identification and joinder of proper parties and causes of action; commencement of proceedings in the appropriate jurisdiction and service of process; pleadings, discovery, interrogatories and other interlocutory proceedings; case flow management principles; operation of the fast track lists; disposal of an action without trial; preparation and entry for trial; conduct of the trial, judgement, costs, enforcement of judgements and appeals to Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia, Supreme Court of Western Australia and the High Court of Australia

LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4105 Dispute Resolution or LAWS5109 Dispute Resolution, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS5103 Equity and Trusts, LAWS5104 Corporations Law, LAWS5105 Remedies, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5101 Constitutional Law, LAWS5102 Administrative Law and LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics

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P R O C E D U R E L A W S 5 1 1 5 KEY INFO Core Unit Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: 4 hours weekly Suggested: 3rd year

ELECTIVE UNITS 2022 31

E L E C T I V E U N I T S SUMMER LAWS5358 I n n o v a t i o n s i n L e g a l P r a c t i c e M a n a g e m e n t LAWS5296 T e c h n o l o g y , L a w a n d G o v e r n a n c e LAWS5152 M e d i a L a w LAWS5528 U n j u s t E n r i c h m e n t a n d R e s t i t u t i o n LAWS5577 S p a c e a n d S a t e l l i t e L a w LAWS5162 J e s s u p I n t e r n a t i o n a l M o o t C o m p e t i t i o n LAWS5576 I n t e r n a t i o n a l C o m m e r c i a l A r b i t r a t i o n 32

First, it explores an understanding of the business of law, including the economics of running a legal practice and the development of ethical business processes and strategies. Second, it considers the role of people and practice management in the delivery of legal services This includes consideration of how to recruit, engage, upskill and lead staff in an ethical, client focused and changing legal environment Third, it considers the role of technology in the transformation of how lawyers and law firms perform legal work and deliver legal services The unit will provide students with an understanding of the business of law as distinct from the service of law It will provide students with an understanding of the key concepts of legal project management, leadership, strategy, pricing, business development, transformation + innovation and change management, specifically within a legal context

The way lawyers and law firms run their business and deliver their services is rapidly changing. It is critical law grads are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in future legal practice This unit seeks to provide students with an understanding of the professional, ethical and business framework within which legal services are provided, and an appreciation of how provision of legal services continually evolves in response to client need, regulation and technological development

their intertwinement as we

I N N O V A T I O N S I N L E G A L P R A C T I C E M A N A G E M E N T L A W S 5 3 5 8 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Summer unit (DecemberJanuary) Contact Hours: Seminars 5 days late January (9am 4pm) Suggested: 3rd year (must be final year) Students commented this was unlike

our legal careers Student Impressions: Group presentation, Assignment Assessment Type: Aaron McDonald aaron mcdonald@uwa edu au Lauren Ziegelaar lauren ziegelaar@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 4.5 Difficulty: 2 Workload: 2 Assignment: 4 LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics; LAWS5109 Dispute Resolution; LAWS5101 Constitutional Law; LAWS5103 Equity and Trusts; LAWS5102 Administrative Law; LAWS5104 Corporations Law; LAWS5105 Remedies Prerequisites: 33

other unit they’d taken, with unique speakers and

The unit addresses three key themes

our

Summary: any provoking thought about legal tech, the legal industry and changing roles in adapting to progress into

considerations

Summary: T E C H N O L O G Y , L A W A N D G O V E R N A N C E L A W S 5 2 9 6 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Summer unit (November December) Contact Hours: Every day of the intensive period 28, 29 Nov, and 1, 6, 7, 8, Dec 2022. Suggested: 1st or 2nd year Students found this unit interesting and different from other law units The coursework is very focused on seminars and guest speakers Some said It

this Student Impressions: Group Policy Assignment, Essay, Exam Assessment Type: Julia Powles julia.powles@uwa.edu.au Jacqueline Alderson jacqueline alderson@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 4 Difficulty: 2 Workload: 3 Assignment: 4 LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites: Make sure you do all the readings to prepare for the quizzes and take notes on them Noting everything down from the seminars and lectures is not necessary, but you should listen closely regardless Student Tips: 34

and

This will explore global developments in the law and governance of technology, focusing particularly on digital technologies This leads to encounters with privacy, intellectual property, internet governance, competition, consumer protection, and the law and politics of data, automation, and artificial intelligence. Of particular the question of when the law does and perhaps more interestingly, given the political economy of technology when the law does not intervene Consideration will be given to domestic and international legal developments, including supranational instruments and coordinated regulatory actions. Equipped with tools from within and beyond law, students will critically engage with the political, social and legal challenges of technological change, with an emphasising on moving beyond problem definition to exploring and identifying solutions could be hard at times as the how lawyers use technology, but how technology impacts society the policy that surround

unit

to follow

the unit changes focus often throughout the two weeks They noted

unit does not focus on

interest is

The focus will be on primary sources of law: the case law and legislation which media law practitioners cite in court every day. The issues covered will be relevant to traditional news media organisations (eg the ABC) and the journalists they employ; the internet intermediaries (eg Google) which have disrupted traditional media; and your average punters who share defamatory or invasive content on social media The focus will be on Australian law, but there will be some comparative consideration of the media laws of other jurisdictions. The content will be predominantly doctrinal and designed to prepare students for careers in media law practice in Australia. Students will consider, for example, practical aspects of pleading defamatory imputations in the Supreme Court of Western Australia, and the "legalling" undertaken by news organisations identifying defamation risks pre publication

Summary: Michael Douglas douglas@uwa LAWS4101 [Foundations of Law and Lawyering], LAWS4102 [Criminal Law], LAWS4103 [Contract], LAWS4104 [Property], LAWS4106 [Tort]s, LAWS4107 [Land Law], LAWS4108 [Foundations of Public Law], LAWS5103 [Equity and Trusts], LAWS5101 [Constitutional Law], LAWS5105 [Remedies] and LAWS5106 [Legal Theory and Ethics]

M E D I A L A W L A W S 5 1 5 2 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Summer unit (January) Contact Hours: 5 days full time Suggested: 3rd year Assignment, Examination. Assessment Type:

This unit deals with key issues in media law: defamation, privacy, and open justice

michael

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edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 5 Difficulty: 3 Workload: 2 Assignment: 4

The law of unjust enrichment has until recently been the forgotten area of private law. It is now firmly entrenched as the third fundamental area of the law of obligations, along with contract and tort. This unit addresses the distinguishing features of this category of claim and its place in the broader private law comprising common law, equity and statute. It examines core areas of the law of unjust enrichment including mistaken payments, duress, failure of consideration and available defences such as change of position. It also critically analyses claims the nature of which have been highly contested, such as undue influence, unconscionable dealing, ‘no intention to benefit' and claims involving public authorities In so doing, the unit will consider challenging and related concepts such as waiver of tort, tracing and the laws of estoppel The unit also examines the law of restitution, the gains based remedy for actions in unjust enrichment and an under appreciated additional remedy available to other causes of action such as wrongs.

Summary: found this unit an exciting venture into how the laws of equity, contract, and public policy interact with each other. commenting It was definitely a challenging unit they noted it is extremely rewarding to take on, as you will come to learn just how often situations of unjust enrichment occur

U N J U S T E N R I C H M E N T L A W S 5 5 2 8 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Summer unit (February) Contact Hours: 5 days full time Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year Students

Whilst

Student Impressions: Case Analysis, Mid Semester Exam Assessment Type: Elise Bant elise bant@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 4.5 Difficulty: 4.5 Workload: 3.5 Assignment: 4.5 LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites: Be aware that the assignments go well into semester 1! Student Tips: 36

going to be useful in practice, as

being

an

Summary: S P A C E A N D S A T E L L I T E L A W L A W S 5 5 7 7 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Summer unit (February) Contact Hours: 5 days full time Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year Students commented that they enjoyed this unit, however noting that it is super niche and isn’t

the area as the unit is so short. Student Impressions: Participation, Short Answer Paper, Research Paper Assessment Type: Professor Erika Techera erika.techera@uwa.edu.au Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 5 Difficulty: 3 Workload: 3 Assignment: 4 LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites: Be aware the essay is 4000 words long Student Tips: 37

This unit provides a comprehensive introduction to two interrelated areas: (1) the laws relating to outer space; and (2) the regulation of satellites International law regimes and selected national legislative frameworks will be examined with the emphasis placed on non military, civil space and satellite activities unit provides students with a broad understanding of the international law governing outer space and the Moon including the five UN treaties, the global regulation of satellites, selected national governance regimes for civil space and satellite projects, and some current issues including space debris, satellite congestion, small satellites and constellations, space tourism, and the uses of satellite data for law enforcement really well as very much just introduction into

This

J E S S U P I N T E R N A T I O N A L M O O T C O M P E T I T I O N L A W S 5 1 1 7 KEY INFO

The Jessup Moot team members work together to prepare detailed and lengthy written submissions and represent fictional states in a topical hypothetical case before the International Court of Justice. Written memorials are submitted in January each year

The Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is the pre eminent global mooting competition in international law Students are eligible to enrol in this unit by application and selection. Enrolment is quota restricted to five students per year.

Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year

Availability: Summer Contract Hours: Effective participation requires a full time commitment throughout the preparation and competition period

I N T E R N A T I O N A L C O M M E R C I A L A R B I T R A T I O N L A W S 5 5 7 6 Availability: Summer intensive Contract Hours: Every day of the intensive period 21 25 November Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year KEY INFO LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and LAWS5165 Public International Law and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics and mental health training considered sufficient by the UWA Law School Prerequisites: Two Memorandums and Oral Presentations Assessment Type: Professor Natalie Skead natalie skead@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator Details: LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites: This unit considers commercial arbitration in international transactions. Among the topics discussed are advantages and disadvantages of arbitration; availability of arbitration; drafting of arbitration clauses; arbitration proceedings (including problems respecting the law governing procedural and substantive questions); judicial review of arbitral awards; and enforceability of awards. Key readings are distributed, with references to internet publications Summary: Assessment Type: Participation and Assignment Unit Coordinator Details: Honorary Fellow Kanaga Dharmananda SC 38

The Jessup team then moot against teams from other Australian universities The Australian Regional Rounds are usually held in Canberra in February The two finalist teams from the Australian Regional Rounds advance to the International Final held in Washington DC in March to compete with teams from around the world

Summary:

E L E C T I V E U N I T S SEMESTER ONE LAWS5118 F a m i l y L a w LAWS5360 E m p l o y m e n t L a w LAWS5167 C o m p a r a t i v e L e g a l M e t h o d LAWS5144 M i n i n g a n d E n e r g y L a w LAWS5153 E n v i r o n m e n t a l L a w LAWS5160 & LAWS5161 L a w R e v i e w ( P a r t 1 & 2 ) LAWS5509 & LAWS5510 A d v a n c e d L e g a l R e s e a r c h ( b y I n v i t a t i o n ) ( P a r t 1 & 2 ) LAWS5512 S u p e r v i s e d R e s e a r c h ( S e m e s t e r 1 O R 2 ) 39

F A M I L Y L A W L A W S 5 1 1 8

Carroll robyn carroll@uwa edu au

Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 3 Difficulty: 3 Workload: 2.5 Assignment: 2.5 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 3 hours per week Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year 40 Assessment Type: In class presentation, Reflection journal, take home assessment Unit Coordinator Details:

Summary: Students found this elective a great option for those who are interested in a law unit that has a human element The unit touches on parenting and property matters as well as issues such as family violence. They found that hearing from current family law barristers and past magistrates was an insightful aspect of the unit, however, it would have been helpful to have the heavy load of content spread more evenly across the semester

Student Impressions: Professor Robyn

Prerequisites:

In this unit students learn the key aspects of family law: marriage and de facto relationships, separation and divorce, parentage, parenting orders relating to children, property orders and the alteration of property interests and financial support for spouses and children, before progressing to study selected topics in depth including family violence, family law processes and ethical issues in the practice of family law. The unit develops students' ability to critically analyse family law cases and statutory principles. Students critically examine family law concepts and principles in the context of social, economic and psychological dimensions of family formation and relationship breakdown, including the impact of separation on children

LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics

Summary:

and then think critically

you

This unit involves an examination of the individual employment relationship between employer and employee Among the topics given special attention are the contract of employment and its importance at common law and under statute; rights and duties of the respective parties; remedies for breach of the contract of employment; unfair and unlawful termination of employment under state and federal statutes; and selected aspects of the systems of regulation under Commonwealth legislation including, in particular, modern awards and enterprise agreements

E M P L O Y M E N T L A W L A W S 5 3 6 0 LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites:

learn

to do. Student Tips: 41 Assessment Type: Research essay, In class test, final exam Unit Coordinator Details: Emeritus Professor William Ford william.ford@uwa.edu.au

legal

This unit was really interesting but the content did get quite dense I recommend this to anyone with an interest in employment or those who enjoy academic style units as it gets you to think critically and thematically about the relevant law rather than focusing on application. studying, the key principles about whether think the law achieves what it sets out

Student Impressions: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 3 Difficulty: 4 Workload: 4.5 Assignment: 3.5 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 3 hours per week Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year When

The unit's main assessment is an essay, which with it's outline is worth 70% of the unit all up which can be nerve wracking if you're not sure that you have done a good job on the essay. The teaching is very open structure and more discussing concepts and ideas than learning lecture slides It would have been better I think to learn what the comparative methodologies are at the start of the unit in a clearer, more structured way rather than having to try to figure it out as you go. Overall a good unit. A lot more 'liberal arts' vibe than other law units ”

Comparative law has long played an important role in statutory law reform but is also gaining increasing acceptance in the decision making process of appellate courts. The comparative study of foreign law can contribute to a deeper understanding of our own legal system and to the development of new solutions for legal issues This unit introduces students to the comparative law method and to the basic structures and principles of selected major legal systems, with reference to various areas of law.

In

Summary: “I enjoyed this unit

Student Tips: Assessment Type: class essay Professor Camilla Andersen

Student Impressions: Student Ratings up to date with the seminars is important and crucial in preparing for, and writing the essay Students also found that the seminars provided sufficient learning material and discussion for an effective learning experience, therefore found no real need to read excessive beyond the recommended text to clarify concepts.

(out of 5): Enjoyment: 2.5 Difficulty: 3.5 Workload: 3 Assignment: 2 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 3 hours per week Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year Keeping

C O M P A R A T I V E L E G A L M E T H O D L A W S 5 1 6 7 LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites:

Unit Coordinator Details:

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presentation,

M I N I N G A N D E N E R G Y L A W L A W S 5 1 4 4 LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites: This unit entails an examination and analysis of Mining Law and Oil and Gas Law in Western Australia It includes consideration of: mineral ownership, land open for mining, native title, theories of crown disposition, administration of mining dispositions, applications including marking out priorities, exploration tenements, production tenements, surrender and forfeiture, exemptions, questions of law, judicial review and appeals, commercial arrangements, oil and gas, state agreements, registration and dealings Summary:

active participation in tutorials to help prepare for the exam Student Tips: Assessment Type: Assignment, tutorial participation and final exam Unit Coordinator Details: John Chandler john chandler@uwa edu au 43

Student Impressions: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 3 Difficulty: 3.75 Workload: 3 Assignment: 4 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 3 hours per week Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year Students

Students found the content to be well structured and the lecturer easy to follow They also commented that the assignment was easy and had interesting issues for problem solving, whereas the oil and gas component of the unit was more difficult to follow It was remarked the structure was a bit lacking from a learning perspective but the exam was good, requiring knowing the industry guidelines found the textbook and

of

Students found that reading the cases and legislation was essential ans that one should make the most of the reading guide and synopsis for each topic. They commented that doing practice exams is essential for getting a sense of what they are looking for as students found that you can’t go into this knowing the cases/statutes as it’s the kind of unit where you’re applying general propositions of law to highly fact specific scenarios Student Tips: Assessment Type: Tutorial exercises, exam OR research essay Unit Coordinator Details: Professor Alex Gardner alex gardner@uwa edu

Enjoyment: 3 Difficulty: 4.5 Workload: 4 Assignment: 4.5 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Semester 1 Contact Hours: 3 hours per week Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year

Students found that whilst the unit could be overwhelming and did induce climate change stress, this reflected how important the unit is They loved the unit coordinator and commented that he is an asset to the law school and really cares Students also felt the structure could have been clearer as the content was very dense, however it does come together towards the end. (out 5):

Summary:

E N V I R O N M E N T A L L A W L A W S 5 1 5 3 LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites:

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This unit examines key concepts in environmental protection law in Western Australia in its national and international contexts It focuses on the law relating to pollution control and environmental impact assessment The unit analyses a range of legal techniques and principles applied to environmental protection, including an introduction to the new regulatory challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions

L A W R E V I E W ( P A R T 1 & 2 ) L A W S 5 1 6 0 & L A W S 5 1 6 1 LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites:

edu au Summary: KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Semester 1 & 2 Contact Hours: Full commitment throughout the editorial and production process Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year 45

The UWA Law Review (UWALR) is the oldest university law journal in Australia, being first published in 1948 The UWALR is published twice annually and currently has a hard copy circulation and is included in the Australasian Legal Scholarship Library which is one of the largest collections of legal scholarship on the web. It provides a forum for the airing of articles on topics of current legal significance and practical notes on Australian case and statute law The UWALR is edited by a Student Editorial Board under the supervision of a senior member of the academic staff and benefits from the advice of a distinguished Editorial Advisory Board. The Student Editorial Board is usually selected from among the top students of the graduating year The supporting Editorial Advisory Board comprises distinguished scholars, legal practitioners and members of the judiciary from Australia and several other countries The task of student editors involves assisting with the evaluation of items submitted for publication such as articles, notes and book reviews, and editing those items and checking print proofs, as well as writing a piece for publication Evaluation involves an assessment based upon the student's own analysis assisted by referee reports. Students are required to prepare short reports on each article assigned to them, in the nature of an official referee report Such reports should include the student's opinion on the merits, topicality and originality of any article or note submitted for publication Assessment Type: Research paper, two reports on items submitted for publication Winthrop Professor Michael Blakeney michael.blakeney@uwa.edu.au Philipp Kastner philipp kastner@uwa

Unit Coordinator Details:

It also requires students to submit a 2000 word research proposal for assessment in first semester Students are required to attend a series of training seminars, covering legal research methods, advanced legal library searches, the preparation of a research proposal, time management, writing up a research paper, and publications and postgraduate education. Students are also required to attend and participate in a presentation of their work in progress early in second semester. The unit aims to engage students with a chosen area of legal research embedded with formal training in research methods, and high level supervision of their research over the year. Students are selected by way of invitation based on their coursework average at the end of the second year of the Juris Doctor (JD) for enrolment in the third year of the JD Student Tips: Students found it important to pick a supervisor early. Students found accessibility of resources was dependent on the topic chosen for the research paper, and that consulting with the librarian was useful Assessment Type: Research proposal, research paper Unit Coordinator Details: Professor Erika Techera erika.techera@uwa.edu.au

A D V A N C E D L E G A L R E S E A R C H ( B Y I N V I T A T I O N ) ( P A R T 1 & 2 ) L A W S 5 5 0 9 & L A W S 5 5 1 0

Summary:

Levels 1 and 2 of Juris Doctor must be completed Invitation to enrol in this unit from the Law School Research Committee

Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 4.5 Difficulty: 5 Workload: 5 KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Semester 1 & 2 Contact Hours: 4 hours per week. Must do both semesters Suggested: Must take 3rd/final year 46

This unit requires the submission of a 10,000 word supervised research paper at the beginning of October in second semester

Prerequisites:

S U P E R V I S E D R E S E A R C H L A W S 5 5 1 2 a minimum of 72 credit points which must include: LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics *Students must not enrol in this unit until they have discussed the suitability and relevance of a potential topic with the proposed supervisor The enrolment process can be found online at: https://handbooks.uwa.edu.au/unitdetails? clearc=1&code=LAWS5512 Prerequisites: This unit involves the completion of a short assessable proposal, followed by the submission of a 7000 word supervised research paper. It also requires attendance in or listening to a number of seminars prescribed for Advanced Legal Research A and B The unit aims to provide students with the opportunity to choose a specific topic on an area of the law which interests them, and to produce a written piece of legal research which is in a publishable form. It therefore promotes research skills and facilitates the publication of their work Assessment Type: 1000 word research proposal and 7000 word research paper on a topic approved by the student's supervisor Unit Coordinator Details: Dr Melanie O'Brien melanie obrien@uwa edu au Summary: KEY INFO Elective Unit Availability: Semester 1 OR 2. Contact Hours: 4 hours per week. Must do both semesters Suggested: Must take 3rd/final year 47

E L E C T I V E U N I T S WINTER LAWS5158 N e g o t i a t i o n a n d M e d i a t i o n LAWS5117 A d v a n c e d E v i d e n c e a n d P r o o f LAWS5135 S e l e c t T o p i c s i n I n s u r a n c e L a w LAWS5251 I n t e r n a t i o n a l S a l e s L a w LAWS5192 I n t r o d u c t i o n t o R o m a n P r i v a t e L a w 48

This unit introduces students to the principles of interest based negotiation and mediation. The overall objectives are to give students familiarity with the processes of interest based negotiation and mediation, fundamental skills in using them and an understanding of how to apply the skills in practice The unit is conducted using lectures and experiential exercises to give students an understanding of the theory of negotiation and mediation, and to give them an opportunity to learn and practice the skills of each process.

Student Impressions: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 4 Difficulty: 3 Workload: 3 Assignment: 5 Assessment Type: Journal entries, preparation, mediation skills Unit Coordinator Details: Jill Howieson jill howieson@uwa edu au 49

Summary: Students found this to be a very practical unit which provides highly useful skills. They found there was a strong emphasis on practicality and self reflection Role playing is used as the main form of class activity and it is important to get into character and forget that it is a ‘pretend’ scenario in order to get the best results.

N E G O T I A T I O N A N D M E D I A T I O N L A W S 5 1 5 8 KEY INFO LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and LAWS5109 Dispute Resolution and 54 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics LAWS5101 Constitutional Law LAWS5103 Equity and Trusts LAWS5104 Corporations Law LAWS5105 Remedies LAWS5102 Administrative Law Prerequisites: Elective Unit Availability: Twice yearly (June and October) Contact Hours: 5 days full time Suggested: 3rd year

A D V A N C E D E V I D E N C E A N D P R O O F L A W S 5 1 1 7 KEY INFO Availability: Winter intensive Contract Hours: every day of the intensive period 27 to 30 June 2022 Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year This unit is about proof and persuasion It is designed for students who are interested in litigation or who want to improve their ability to be persuasive It focuses on preparation for trial, and encourages rigorous analysis of facts and robust analysis of how a case is proven. It deals with the use of facts, arguments, inferences, stories and generalisations in proving a case It outlines a practical method for constructing and attacking arguments about disputed questions of fact in a persuasive way The unit complements other law studies in forensic advocacy and trial procedure. S E L E C T T O P I C S I N I N S U R A N C E L A W L A W S 5 1 3 5 Availability: Winter intensive (July) Contract Hours: 4 days full time Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year KEY INFO LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics) Prerequisites: Summary: Proposition exercise, analysis, recommendations exercise Assessment Type: Anthony Willinge Unit Coordinator Details: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 5 Difficulty: 3 Workload: 3 Assignment: 4 LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites: This unit covers the key concepts associated with general insurance as a risk transfer loss spreading arrangement, including the duty of utmost good faith, causation, subrogation and double insurance and contribution, and includes analysis of the common law and relevant equitable principles and close examination of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth) Summary: Assessment Type: Assignment, examination, participation Unit Coordinator Details: Gregory Pynt gregory pynt@uwa edu au Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 5 Difficulty: 3 Workload: 3 Assignment: 4 50

Assessment Type: Participation, assignment, take home test Unit Coordinator Details: Dr Benjamin Spagnolo. 51

Summary: Oral tutorial group presentations and research essay. Assessment Type: Professor Camilla Andersen camilla andersen@uwa edu au Unit Coordinator

This unit introduces students to Roman private law, which has, for centuries, provided the conceptual foundation for legal science and legal problem solving in the Western tradition The unit is grounded in the Institutes of Gaius (second century CE) and the Institutes of Justinian (sixth century CE); the primary materials are studied in translation: no Latin is required While also noticing key concepts from the law of persons and from the law of actions, the unit engages with substantive Roman law in four principal areas: (1) sources; (2) property; (3) contracts; and (4) delicts An additional theme is the Institutional taxonomy of private law, a reference point for the organisation of all subsequent systems, civilian and common law

LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics

Details:

I N T E R N A T I O N A L S A L E S L A W L A W S 5 2 5 1 KEY INFO Availability: Winter intensive Contract Hours: every day of the intensive period 20 June 1 July Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year I N T R O D U C T I O N T O R O M A N P R I V A T E L A W L A W S 5 1 9 2 Availability: Winter Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year KEY INFO

Contact Hours: This unit is fully online. 18 x 1 hour lectures plus 9 x 2 hour workshops, taught in intensive format over a 5 week period (27 June and 4, 11, 18, 25 July)

This unit allows in depth study of the heart of commercial activity, namely international sales It explores the regulatory framework for sales, including commodities and other commercial sales transactions. The unit focuses on the 1980 Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) as the applicable law to two thirds of the world's trade contracts, but also looks at parallels to the UK and Australian Sales of Goods Act The unit builds on the core notions explored in LAWS5250 Foundations of International Commercial Law and examines the role of documentary trade in sales, and the various aspects of regulation of sales as well as demonstrates some of the problems presented by international shared commercial laws

Summary:

Prerequisites:

E L E C T I V E U N I T S SEMESTER TWO LAWS5181 H e a l t h L a w a n d P o l i c y LAWS5132 I n c o m e T a x a t i o n L a w LAWS5174 L e g a l I n t e r n s h i p LAWS5596 M e r g e r s a n d A c q u i s i t i o n s LAWS5501 A d v a n c e d C r i m i n a l L a w a n d P r o c e d u r e LAWS5189 A d v a n c e d T o p i c s i n P r i v a t e L a w LAWS5165 P u b l i c I n t e r n a t i o n a l L a w LAWS5187 S u c c e s s i o n L a w 52

H E A L T H L A W & P O L I C Y L A W S 5 5 1 8 1 KEY INFO LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites: Elective Unit Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: Not available on unit outline Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year This unit develops themes associated with the legal and policy frameworks of healthcare and public health, with a particular focus on the public and private character of various aspects thereof There is a strong emphasis on the policy and ethics discourses underpinning health law, as well as an exploration of specific substantive areas of policy, regulation and governance The unit engages with global as well as domestic perspectives. Overarching themes include foundational concepts of health law and policy affecting both individual healthcare and public health; frameworks for decision making; legal, regulatory and governance frameworks affecting healthcare and public health; response to health threats Summary: Students found this unit very disparate and super relevant, with great lecturers. Student Impressions: Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 5 Difficulty: 4 Workload: 4 Assignment: 4 Assessment Type: Essay, Assignment, Tutorial Participation Unit Coordinator Details: Meredith Blake meredith blake@uwa edu au 53

This unit provides an overview of the law and principles of income taxation in Australia Taxation is ubiquitous in almost all areas of life, not least because it is the key source of public revenue thereby enabling government expenditure, as well as providing a tool for government to influence behaviour, from birth to death Given the economic, social and political ramifications, any student who wishes to practice as a lawyer or work in business, government, or the not for profit sector is well advised to have at least a broad understanding of the Australian taxation system: its sources, functions, content, limits and administration; as well as a theoretical basis to evaluate the system. Assessment Type: Research Essay/Submission, Exam Unit Coordinator Details: Monika Plattner Summary: LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites: or Students generally enjoyed this unit and felt it was well organised. It is highly recommended that students attend lectures in person in this unit, as the sessions are quite interactive Student Tips: Students found it important to pick a supervisor early Students found accessibility of resources was dependent on the topic chosen for the research paper, and that consulting with the librarian was useful Student Impressions: Student Ratings (out of 5): 5 Workload: Assignment:

3rd year

Elective Unit Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: 2 hour lecture, fortnightly two hour tutorials Suggested: 2nd

Difficulty: 3

Enjoyment:

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I N C O M E T A X A T I O N L A W L A W S 5 1 3 2 KEY INFO

L E G A L I N T E R N S H I P L A W S 5 1 7 4 KEY INFO

LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites:

Elective Unit Availability: Semester 2 Contact Hours: 2 hour lecture, fortnightly two hour tutorials Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year Student Ratings (out of 5): Enjoyment: 5 Difficulty: 3 Workload: 2 Assignment: 4 55

This unit provides an overview of the law and principles of income taxation in Australia. Taxation is ubiquitous in almost all areas of life, not least because it is the key source of public revenue thereby enabling government expenditure, as well as providing a tool for government to influence behaviour, from birth to death Given the economic, social and political ramifications, any student who wishes to practice as a lawyer or work in business, government, or the not for profit sector is well advised to have at least a broad understanding of the Australian taxation system: its sources, functions, content, limits and administration; as well as a theoretical basis to evaluate the system Assessment Type: Research Essay/ Submission and Examination Unit Coordinator Details: Penny Carruthers penny carruthers@uwa edu au Meredith Blake meredith blake@uwa edu au Summary: Students generally enjoyed this unit and felt it was well organised. It is highly recommended that students attend lectures in person in this unit, as the sessions are quite interactive. Student Tips: Students found it important to pick a supervisor early Students found accessibility of resources was dependent on the topic chosen for the research paper, and that consulting with the librarian was useful Student Impressions:

M E R G E R S A N D A C Q U I S I T I O N S L A W S 5 5 9 6 KEY INFO LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and LAWS5104 Corporations Law and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics Prerequisites: Elective Unit Availability: Semester 2 intensive Contact Hours: Every day of the intensive period 5-9 September Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year This unit provides students with a practical legal and commercial overview of Australian law concerning mergers and acquisitions It has a particular focus on the processes concerning takeovers and schemes of arrangement It requires students to engage in detail with the regulatory frameworks associated with mergers and acquisitions including the Corporations Legislation and ASIC regulatory guidance Students are exposed to the legal strategies associated with the takeover industry and are expected to demonstrate a sound knowledge of corporations law Assessment Type: Written test, participation, exam Unit Coordinator Details: Oliver Carrick, James Nicholls and Anthony Papamatheos. Summary: 56

Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year

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A D V A N C E D C R I M I N A L L A W A N D P R O C E D U R E L A W S 5 1 1 7 KEY INFO Availability: Semester 2 Contract Hours: 3 hours per week

Core areas of the private law from which topics will be drawn include contract, equity and trusts, torts and equitable wrongs, legal theory, property, remedies, unjust enrichment and cognate statutory principles and regimes

A D V A N C E D T O P I C S I N P R I V A T E L A W L A W S 5 1 8 9 KEY INFO LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and LAWS4102 Criminal Law and 24 points from LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property; LAWS4106 Torts; LAWS4107 Land Law; LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law;

Details: *This

Unit Coordinator Details:

The emphasis will be on providing a research led learning experience which integrates theoretical, doctrinal, historical and practical perspectives to enable students to develop and interrogate a holistic understanding of the private law

Suggested:

Unit

Assessment

This unit will examine and analyse selected topics in private law through the lens of an overarching private law theme

Prerequisites: esearch essay, participation, in class exercise Type: Nicholas Tiverios nicholas.tiverios@uwa.edu.au Bant elise bant@uwa edu au Coordinator is

Availability

The unit will also consider a number of selected topics These will vary from year to year to reflect contemporary issues and developments and are likely to include topics such as: Analysis of examples of miscarriage of justice; Indigenous perspectives on the criminal justice system; The experience of children in the criminal justice system; and Corporate crime LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics

Elise

Foundations

Summary: : Semester 2 Contract Hours: 3 hours per week 2nd or 3rd year Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 of Public Law, LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics; LAWS5103 Equity and Trusts

Prerequisites:Summary: esearch essay, participation, in class exercise. Assessment Type: Meredith Blake meredith.blake@uwa.edu.au

Topics drawn from these areas will be examined by reference to overarching themes, which aim to give conceptual coherence and rigour to the unit and learning experience

This unit examines and analyses selected aspects of the criminal process It covers preliminary steps in the criminal legal system including the law on arrest, search and seizure, bail applications and disclosure obligations. It examines summary hearings of simple offences and indictable offences triable summarily, and the issues associated with trials of indictable offences, including jury selection, the role of counsel, the trial judge and the DPP It will also interrogate the post trial process including sentencing options and principles, and appeals against conviction and/or sentence

Unit Coordinator Details:

Foundations

P U B L I C I N T E R N A T I O N A L L A W L A W S 5 1 6 5 KEY INFO

Summary: Research Essay, in class participation and media analysis

a will, construction of wills, vitiating factors affecting testators and beneficiaries, revocation, republication

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or 3rd year Prerequisites:

assignment, exam. Assessment Type:Dr

Prerequisites: Juris Doctor (JD) students: LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Criminal Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 Foundations of Public Law, LAWS5106 Legal Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Legal Theory and Ethics

definition and nature of a will, formal requirements

E S S I O N L A W L A W S 5 1 8 7

This unit introduces students to the international legal system Students learn about the nature of international law, and theoretical arguments concerning the nature of international law. They explore the sources of international law and its fundamental principles, and learn about the application of these principles and sources in particular contexts, including the relationship between domestic and international law Students examine the use of international legal rules and principles by domestic and international tribunals. Key themes include international legal personality; the role of consent; the problem of certainty S U C C

This unit examines the law relating to wills, estates, intestacy and family provision The unit includes analysis of the of and of 2nd Juris Doctor (JD) students: LAWS4101 Foundations of Law and Lawyering and 30 points from: LAWS4102 Law, LAWS4103 Contract, LAWS4104 Property, LAWS4106 Torts, LAWS4107 Land Law, LAWS4108 of Public Law, LAWS5106 Theory and Ethics or LAWS4109 Theory and Ethics writtenJohn Hockley john hockley@uwa

revival

wills, legacies and devises, intestate succession, administration of estates of deceased persons and family provision after death. Summary: Availability: Semester 2 Contract Hours: 3 hours per week Suggested:

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Availability: Semester 2 Contract Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: Participation,

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Criminal

Suggested: 2nd or 3rd year

Assessment Type: Holly Cullen holly.cullen@uwa.edu.au

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KEY INFO These are the units available in 2022. The 2023 units are not yet released but you can direct inquiries to the Arts and Law Student Office. Available 7 10 June Note if you have exams this will clash and it will be your responsibility manage your time accordingly. Also note that having done Income Tax is HIGHLY recommended before taking this unit Available 19 22 April Available 10,11 and 17,18 March Note having done Income Tax is HIGHLY recommended before taking this unit 7 11 February LAWS5238 Goods and Services Tax LAWS5230 Aviation Law LAWS5239 Resource Taxation LAWS5261 Planning Law Group A A V A I L A B L E M A S T E R ' S L E V E L U N I T S Available 7,8,13,14 April Available 6, 7, 13 April plus online components Available 28 Feb and 21 March plus online component Please consider your work in the core intensives if electing this unit Available 4, 7,11,14 October Available 20 24 June Available 27 30 September Note having done Income Tax is HIGHLY recommended before taking this unit Available 15 18 November Note having done Income Tax is HIGHLY recommended before taking this unit Available 1 4 August Note having done Income Tax is HIGHLY recommended before taking this unit Available 19 22 April Note having done Income Tax is HIGHLY recommended before taking this unit LAWS5215 Theory and Practice of Risk Regulation LAWS5220 International Humanitarian Law LAWS5225 Theory, Method and Contemporary Issues of International Law LAWS5179 Law of the Sea LAWS5226 International Human Rights Law LAWS5232 Double Tax Agreements and International Tax Law LAWS5234 Taxation of Trusts LAWS5235 Taxation Law of a Foreign State LAWS5237 Advanced Australian International Taxation Group B 60

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