Consumer Law Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 5081
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Course ID
207459
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Adelaide University
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

An entry-level lawyer who practises in consumer law should be able to advise clients on the procedures and remedies available in relation to consumer protections complaints and disputes; and represent the client in any related negotiations or proceedings.

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowlege of the legal principles of consumer law.
  • Critically evaluate and interpret information necessary to perform competently as graduate entry lawyer in the field of consumer protection.
  • Apply different formats to create works containing effective, clear communication in the field of consumer protection.
  • Identify relevant legal strategies to apply with the practice of Consumer Law, appropriate to a graduate entry lawyer and represent clients in related negotiations or proceedings.
  • Identify and apply ethical principles which govern legal practice in the field of consumer protection.
  • Demonstrate skills in communicating orally and in writing to advise clients on the procedures and remedies available in relation to consumer protections complaints and disputes.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed LAW6514 Consumer Law Practice at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Assessment

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