International Law, Human Rights and The Environment Australian Private International Law — 76112
Assessment: A1 - Oral Case Presentation / Response (30%) A2 - Moot (50%) A3 - Oral Communication and Class Participation (20%)
Brief Overview: Australian Private International Law provides students with an opportunity to learn about interactions between Australian and overseas legal systems. Relations between the Australian Legal System and overseas jurisdictions are growing in prevalence in response to the increasingly globalised world that we live in. This subject delves into the governance of these interactions, which remains pivotal in everyday legal practice. Students are also equipped with oral advocacy skills and practical experience with private international law in the context of mooting. Please note: 70311 Torts AND 70616 Australian Constitutional Law are prerequisites for this subject.
Climate Law and Carbon Markets — 76041 Offered: Summer 2022/2023
Assessment: A1 - Seminar Participation (20%) A2 - Leading Class Discussion (20%) A3 - Research Essay (60%)
Brief Overview: Environmentalism is of huge relevance in our current society. This subject goes into critical detail about the impact of climate change and how it affects law, policy and corporate behaviour. Students will examine the stakeholders who can take action on mitigating the impact of climate change. The subject focuses on the relationship between international compliance and achieving change. There is also an exploration of the policy communities and legal and business associations who make up the framework required to make meaningful change to the environmental crisis. When completing this subject students will engage in intensive seminars to gain insight on the issues in the field and the law. Students will also collaborate with their peers and create a presentation which will allow them to develop their oral communication skills. The major research task offers students an opportunity to practise and receive feedback on their research skills. Please note: 70616 Australian Constitutional Law is a prerequisite for this subject.
Environmental Law — 76024 Offered: Autumn 2023
Assessment: A1 - Collaboration and Class Participation (30%) A2 - Annotated Extract for Research Essay (20%) A3 - Research Essay (50%)
Brief Overview: Australian policy on the environment has and continues to be a controversial topic which influences the legal sphere. Environmental Law is an essential subject for students who are passionate about environmental regulation in Australia and the tensions between environmental and economic interests. By examining sustainable development, students are equipped with the knowledge needed to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental protection and to comprehensively understand the human impact on pollution and climate change. This subject will provide students with the foundational skills to undertake further specialised environmental law subjects, including international environmental law and climate change law. Please note: 70311 Torts OR 70616 Australian Constitutional Law is a prerequisite for this subject.
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