The unit provides an opportunity to think about law systemically, with particular reference to law in Australia. The first assessment is an opportunity to reflect on a personal experience or interaction you have had with ‘the Law’. Students are to address the following:
Describe an experience or encounter with ‘the law’ and reflect on what it evidences about the function or functioning of the law.
Students are to a) reflect on a relevant personal experience
and b) draw on relevant legal research on the chosen angle or experience to explain how the law affected the event and outcome.
These two angles should be linked. A minimum of five current, high-quality sources should be drawn upon for the assessment.
Sources/references should appear in footnotes and do not form part of the word count. In your reflection, please ensure it is clear how each source you draw on is relevant to the experience you describe and reflect upon.
The assessment provides an opportunity to receive feedback early in the unit.
Purpose
Think about the nature of law.
Reflect on personal experience with the law.
Identify and begin to apply legal research skills.
