UO Foundations of Law

Undergraduate | 2026

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LAWS 3017
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Course ID
207399
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Course overview

This course provides an introduction to the Australian legal system, legal institutions, sources of law, with a particular focus upon the judicial system, and legal method. Fundamental legal skills in legal research, legal reasoning and problem solving will be developed, using a blended learning approach.

Course learning outcomes

  • Discuss the reception and development of the Australian common law system, and the impact of comparative and international law upon our law.
  • Explain the constitutional basis of the Federal/State judicial systems, and of the importance of the rule of law, particularly in respect of judicial independence and accountability; and the role of the lawyer within this system.
  • Interpret case law analysis and legal reasoning, with consideration of the legal, moral and ethical dimensions of judicial decision making.
  • Discuss case, statute and public international law research, and research into secondary sources of the law, in order to critically analyse the law for the purpose of legal problem solving.
  • Explain the requirements and practice of correct legal citation.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed LAWS1016 Foundations of Law at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed LAWS1023 UO Foundations of Law at the University of South Australia

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