LAWS50023
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The first subject every JD student does. Teaches you how to read cases, interpret statutes, and reason legally in Australia's common law system. Intensive format, heavy reading, but sets up everything that follows.
Case Analysis Exercise 1500 words
during teaching period, hurdle: must pass
Final Exam 2hr
hurdle: must pass
Alice Palmer
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no reviews yettook it Sem 1, 2025
the entry point for the jd and the subject that teaches you how to actually read and reason through law. the seminar format means you are expected to have done the readings before every class — showing up unprepared is immediately obvious
took it Sem 1, 2025
the timetabling and admin for this subject is chaotic especially for international students in their first semester. sort out your seminar allocation early — sessions fill up and the schedule changes more than it should
took it Sem 2, 2024
heavy reading load from week 1 and the pace does not let up. if you are coming from a non-law undergraduate degree the case analysis style takes a few weeks to click — keep at it and it becomes second nature