To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the degree in which you are enrolled:
A student may complete a major sequence of 36 units in Legal Studies by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) and two Year 3 topics (9 units) plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics listed in the program of study below.
A student may complete a minor sequence of 22.5 units in Legal Studies by completing two Year 1 topics (9 units), two Year 2 topics (9 units) plus and additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 Topics listed in the program of study below. Students in the BEd(MSS)BA cannot complete a minor in Legal Studies.
Legal Studies is not offered as an extended major.
Course aims
This major aims to produce students who understand the role of justice and policy development and application in providing mechanisms for the development of a just and equitable society. It addresses justice issues in a number of different areas and allows students opportunities to develop skills and an understanding of a range of justice areas, including young people, gender issues, business, health, education, mediation and advocacy.
Learning outcomes
On completing this major in conjunction with their other Bachelor studies students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the way justice systems operate in contemporary societies, both in Australia and internationally. Those completing the topic Legal Writing and Research Skills will have further developed their written communication skills. All students will develop skills as independent learners and workers, as well as skills for group and team work.
Students will also have the opportunity to take a formal Work Integrate Learning topic. There are strong ties with community and government organisations, particularly in Adelaide's southern region.
Program of study
The following is the program of study for a 36 unit major sequence in Legal Studies and should be read in conjunction with the course rule for the degree in which you are enrolled.
Major - Legal Studies
Core - Year 1 topics
LEGL1101 Australian Justice System (4.5 units)
LEGL1102 Contentious Justice Issues (4.5 units)
Core - Year 2 topics
LEGL2110 Access to Justice: Policy and Reform (4.5 units)
LEGL2116 Young People and the Law (4.5 units)
plus an additional 4.5 units from the year 2 or 3 topics listed below*.
Core - Year 3 topics
LEGL3113 Socio-Legal Research Methods (4.5 units)
LEGL3333 Social Problems and the Law (4.5 units)
plus an additional 4.5 units from the year 2 or 3 topics listed below*.
Option - Year 2 & 3 topics
LEGL2111 Legal Writing and Research Skills (4.5 units)
LEGL2112 Gender Policy and Law (4.5 units)
LEGL2113 Protecting Children (4.5 units)
LEGL2114 Regulating Small Business (4.5 units)
LEGL2115 Theory and Practice of Mediation (4.5 units)
LEGL2117 Legal Fictions: Race, Crime and Sovereignty (4.5 units)
LEGL3111 Comparative Law, Culture and Society (4.5 units)
LEGL3112 Regulating Technology (4.5 units)
*Students may substitute up to 9 units of related year 2 or 3 topics with the approval of the Director of Studies, providing any individual topics prerequisites are met.
Honours
Refer to Honours - Legal Studies
