Comparative Law introduces you to the different legal traditions of the world. By developing a comparative perspective, you sharpen your understanding of how law is made and operates within a global context. Throughout the subject, the comparative method is considered conceptually and applied practically through hands-on exercises that consider similarities … For more content click the Read more button below.
Comparative Law introduces you to the different legal traditions of the world. By developing a comparative perspective, you sharpen your understanding of how law is made and operates within a global context. Throughout the subject, the comparative method is considered conceptually and applied practically through hands-on exercises that consider similarities and differences in domestic laws, legal institutions and legal systems. You explore the extent to which legal systems are converging or whether local contexts continue to preserve legal distinctiveness. Comparative Law equips you with the foundation to engage in comparative legal research and analysis, an increasingly important attribute for lawyers working in today's interconnected world.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Prescribed - Book - Legal Traditions of the World
Title:Legal Traditions of the World
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:H Patrick Glenn
Year:2014
Edition/volume:5th
Publisher:Oxford University Press
ISBN:9780199669837
Prescribed - Book - Comparative Law
Title:Comparative Law
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Mathias Siems
Year:2022
Edition/volume:3
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
ISBN:9781108744058
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Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Analyse and evaluate the fundamental principles that underpin diverse legal traditions and systems.
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Conduct legal research to identify foreign sources of law, including constitutions, statutes and court judgments.
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Compare and contrast Australian law with the structure, functions, substantive provisions, and legal reasoning employed in foreign legal systems.
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Apply the comparative method to analyse and interpret the constitutions, statutes and court judgments of foreign jurisdictions.
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Critically assess and articulate the multifaceted implications of globalisation, international legal frameworks and other external forces on the development, implementation and effectiveness of domestic legal systems.
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Evaluate the roles and interplay between cultural, historical, socio-political factors, and legal traditions, systems, and substantive legal norms, elucidating their impact on the evolution and application of law.
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Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication, employing effective argumentation to convey comparative legal analysis and findings with clarity and coherence.
