Legal Studies A: An Introduction to the Australian Legal System

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Describe the history, features and organisation of the Australian legal system including its main institutions, doctrines and principles;
2. Describe the processes and procedures involved in law making and dispute resolution in the Australian legal system, understanding the relationship between the Courts and Parliament
3. Differentiate between various courts and tribunals both in composition and jurisdiction; and
4. Discuss the moral and ethical challenges inherent in the administration of justice for all groups in Australian society with evaluation of the effectiveness of adversarial and jury systems