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This unit provides an introductory overview of the interplay between the various legal systems which impact on our contemporary Australian legal regime. Specifically, the unit will consider the Aboriginal legal system (before and after white settlement), the reception and application of the Common Law legal system, and the modern impact of the public international legal system.
WEIGHT: 12.5%
ASSESSMENT: 1 x 1,000 word research essay plus 1 x 2 hour open book examination plus tutorial participation.
TEACHING PATTERN: 2 x 50 minute lectures plus nine 50 minute tutorials during the semester.
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