Introduction to Family Law in Australia
PostgraduateRMI-OJD2702023
Course information for 2023 intake
Improve your understanding of the theory and practice of family law, legislation and cases. Critically discuss law reform options while honing a specialisation in the family law jurisdiction for practice as a lawyer.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Family Law in Australia
About this subject
Upon successful completion of this subject you will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of aspects of Family Law in Australia
- critically evaluate the Family Law system in Australia and identify areas of reform
- analyse and research complex problems relating to Family Law and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives
- demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues relating to Family Law and generate appropriate responses.
- Introduction and Jurisdiction
- Marriage, Nullity & Divorce
- Children
- Family Violence and Child Abuse
- Property
- Maintenance
- Children's Issues
- Advanced Property and Financial Agreements
- Family Dispute Resolution & Practice
This subject provides an introduction to the theory and practice of family law for the legal practitioner. The aim is to introduce law students to aspects of family law legislation and cases. The unit will assist students to develop an interest in the family law jurisdiction for possible practice as a lawyer and identify and develop discuss law reform options.
- Assignment 1 (25%)
- Assignment 2 (25%)
- Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- RMI-LAW-MAS-2023 - Juris Doctor
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
PostgraduateRMI-LAW-MAS