TUTORIALS
Unless you study externally, every unit has a tutorial component and tutorial ‘homework’ to complete in the time between the lecture and your tutorial. You’ll be asked to use the principles discussed in lectures and in your readings, applying those principles to ‘solve’ a legal problem. Tutorials are the core element of your studies. You learn how to apply the law to practical situations (which is what you’ll have to do in the exam) and an opportunity to clarify any questions you have about a topic. Different tutors have different approaches, but generally they will walk the class through that week’s tutorial questions asking for input from the class. In previous years, students were marked on their tutorial participation. This was to encourage students to attend classes and to provide input. Most tutorial participation marks were worth 10%. While this may not seem like a lot, 10% can make the difference between getting a credit or a distinction, or even the difference between passing and failing! Luckily, tutorial participation marks are no longer part of the assessment criteria. In saying that, it is highly recommended that students continue to attend classes to get the most out of their degree. You're accumulating a HECS debt for a reason! Listening and asking questions in class will give you an edge over the students that don't attend class.
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