Found 227 study abroad units
LLB301 Real Property Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Real Property Law is a core unit in the law degree. It is required for admission to legal practice in Australia. Real property law is a significant part of legal practice in government departments, in-house positions, general practice and specialised law firms. Being able to learn and apply the foundations of real property will enable your understanding and application in other specialist areas of law, for example, family law, environmental law, corporations law, bankruptcy law and succession law (wills and estates).
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB303 Evidence
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Evidence is a core unit in the law degree. Knowledge of the rules of evidence and of the procedures by which it must be tendered and dealt with in court is necessary for the conduct of litigation as either a barrister or a solicitor and for admission to practice. This unit builds upon your study of criminal procedure in LLB106 Criminal Law.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB304 Commercial Remedies
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will learn the law of remedies, including remedies available under the common law, equity and statute. This understanding is necessary for any legal practitioner and will equip you with the necessary knowledge to support common commercial practice and assist with the effective resolution of real-world commercial disputes.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB306 Civil Dispute Resolution
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will study the rules of civil procedure and alternative dispute resolution in the Queensland State courts. This includes jurisdiction, the initiation and service of process, the definition of issues through pleadings, judgment and enforcement. An understanding of civil dispute resolution is required for admission to legal practice. This core unit draws on the knowledge that you have gained throughout your degree including contract law, torts, statutory interpretation and dispute resolution skills.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB341 Artificial Intelligence, Robots and the Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As new technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics become more infused in our business, government and social lives, difficult legal, ethical, regulatory and policy questions arise. Developments in machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and robotics raise interesting and urgent issues surrounding the regulation of automated decision-making, privacy, liability and insurance, competition and consumer regimes, and the future of work. This unit considers the application of existing legal and regulatory principles but also the possible need for new principles and regulatory tools. Students will consider developments and innovations in these new technologies, and how the law might be asked to respond.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB344 Intellectual Property Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Intellectual property law is the umbrella term that encompasses the legal rights and responsibilities of creators and users of intangible goods. This subject provides you with the ability to identify issues and apply the law in the key areas of intellectual property law, including copyright and related rights, patents, trademarks, designs, and confidential information. By developing a broad understanding of these key areas of law, you will become familiar with the main structure of intellectual property law as a basis for providing advice in practice. Importantly, since this area of law is in a continual and rapid state of development, this subject is also designed to enable you to identify competing policy interests and evaluate potential changes to intellectual property law in a connected society.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB346 Succession Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Our legal system is premised on the right of individuals to own private property. Succession deals with the legal consequences of death on a person's property. It has links to other important areas of law, namely equity and trusts, property law and family law. Succession is a strongly developing area of legal practice. Family provision actions are increasing as more people challenge will dispositions or inheritance by way of intestacy on the grounds of inadequate provision. Estate planning is becoming a major area of practice. The notion of what is the 'estate' at death is a developing area of law, with some inter vivos transactions being set aside as unconscionable bargains or contracts being of limited effect. The effect of these developing remedies is to increase the 'estate' available to be distributed at death. With its links to real property, equity, trusts and family law, Succession will assist you to see the connection between different areas of law.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB347 Taxation Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Taxation law is a fundamental part of general commercial practice. Therefore, knowledge of taxation legislation and its commercial application to the business environment is required. Awareness of the incidence of Commonwealth taxes, including income tax, capital gains tax and fringe benefits tax, is essential in order to give advice in relation to commercial and domestic transactions. In addition to this knowledge of the taxation issues surrounding superannuation, companies, partnerships and trusts is essential for any aspiring tax professional.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB440 Environmental Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
As Australian legal practitioners can increasingly expect to work on issues addressing climate change and environmental degradation, an understanding of this area of law is important for all practitioners. The aim of this unit is to enable you to understand the principles and mechanisms of environmental law, how they apply to contemporary environmental issues and where the law needs reform. This unit will be beneficial if you are intending to practice in environmental, planning, property or construction law, or if you intend to work in the public sector in relation to the implementation of international environmental obligations, conservation and protection of biodiversity and management of pollution of air, water and land. This unit will develop your critical thinking skills, provide you with experience in drafting submissions and will involve assessment tasks framed on current environmental legal issues.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB460 Competition Moots A
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Mooting is a fundamental element of legal education. As a student mooter at QUT, you have the opportunity, because of the number of national and international competitions that the QUT Law School is invited to participate in, to take your skills to the national and international arena and experience mooting at the highest level. Each international and national moot that you participate in requires significant preparation and attention to detail. This unit is one of a number of work integrated learning units designed to provide you with the experience of using and developing your legal knowledge and skills. Mooting will provide you with an authentic learning experience with direct application in real world legal environments. Through this experience you should be better placed for a smooth transition to the workplace. In order to enrol in this unit, you must have been selected to represent QUT in a moot competition which attracts academic credit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLB461 Competition Moots B
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Mooting is a fundamental element of legal education. As a student mooter at QUT, you have the opportunity, because of the number of national and international competitions that the QUT Law School is invited to participate in, to take your skills to the national and international arena and experience mooting at the highest level. Each international and national moot that you participate in requires significant preparation and attention to detail. This unit is one of a number of work integrated learning units designed to provide you with the experience of using and developing your legal knowledge and skills. Mooting will provide you with an authentic learning experience with direct application in real world legal environments. Through this experience you should be better placed for a smooth transition to the workplace. In order to enrol in this unit, you must have been selected to represent QUT in a moot competition which attracts academic credit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH201 Legal Research
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will develop problem-solving and research skills and apply them to ill-defined problems. You will also have the opportunity to reflect on your career goals and strategically build your skills to enhance your employability. You will then have the opportunity to reflect on and expand your research skills in LLH402 Legal Research Project and your career goals in LLH403 Legal Industry Capstone Project.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH206 Administrative Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit examines the manner in which the executive branch of government is legally accountable, particularly in its dealings with individuals. The unit builds on key principles studied in LLB203 Constitutional Law concerning the structure and operation of our federal system of government, in order to focus on judicial and extra-judicial means of reviewing administrative action. An understanding of administrative law is required for admission into legal practice in Australia.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH302 Ethics and the Legal Profession
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit is a core unit in the law degree and is required for admission to legal practice in Australia. It builds on the legal research and critical analysis skills developed in LLB104 Contemporary Law and Justice and LLH201 Legal Research.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH305 Corporate Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Corporate Law is designed to provide you with knowledge and understanding of the key legal principles and policy issues relevant to registered companies. This unit is a compulsory area of study in the law degree and is required for admission as a legal practitioner.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH470 Commercial Contracts in Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
An advanced knowledge of contract law principles and their interaction with principles of equity and property law within the Australian context is crucial for all lawyers involved in negotiating, reviewing and drafting commercial agreements. The unit draws upon the fundamental principles of contract, equity and property studied earlier in your degree to examine at an advanced level the interaction of these principles in the context of common commercial transactions, including sales, leases and share sale agreements. Relevant regulatory provisions are examined to the extent they impact on the content and interpretation of commercial agreements. The unit provides an opportunity for you to gain an enhanced understanding of the principles of contract, equity and property in the context of common practical issues related to the negotiation, drafting and interpretation of common clauses within these agreements.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH471 Health Law and Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this honours elective unit, you will apply the skills of communication, legal reasoning, critical and creative thinking, and research project management developed throughout the degree and consolidated in LLH401 Legal Research Capstone. You will also develop advanced knowledge in relation to health care law, building on the knowledge from LLB102 Torts. The relationship between the provider of health services and the patient has, in recent times, become more complex and there is consequently a significantly growing field of related legal scholarship and litigation.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH472 Public International Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
As Australian legal practitioners can increasingly expect to work within a global context, an understanding of this area of law is important for all practitioners. A good understanding of public international law is also essential for anyone wishing to work with an international organisation. As an advanced law elective, Public International Law will develop advanced knowledge of how international law is created and develops, and how it is applied by governments, legislatures, courts and international agencies.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH474 Insolvency Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
An understanding of the principles of insolvency and restructuring law will assist you to gain a more complete grasp of the legal system, particularly in a commercial context. Knowledge of the law as it applies to both personal and corporate insolvency provides opportunity to develop your skills in a range of legal areas as well as providing a base for those interested in working in this specialised field.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH475 Theories of Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit advances your understanding and appreciation of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of the law. These notions guide the development of the policies underlying law, and inform changes to law through legislative and judicial action. This advanced elective is placed in the final year of the course as it builds on your existing attributes, skills and substantive knowledge, and develops these to a higher level.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH478 Advanced Criminal Law - Principles and Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
A knowledge of criminal law and procedure is a requirement for admission to legal practice. Advanced knowledge of criminal law requires an understanding of the rapidly evolving, theoretical and applied contexts for those seeking to work within the criminal justice system. This advanced elective unit examines the changing role of the lawyer, judge and other justice professionals within the specialist criminal courts, lists and jurisdictions through the critical lens of therapeutic jurisprudence – in light of such developments as: problem solving and treatment courts, neurolaw, diversion programs, predictive algorithms and risk management tools.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH479 Research Thesis Extension
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit will develop students' independent research and writing skills. It is for students considering a future career conducting research and managing research projects in public, community and private enterprises. The unit culminates with the production of a 10 000 word thesis. Completion of the thesis (and award of a 1 or 2A Honours) will be a strong basis for a competitive entry and scholarship application into Australian and overseas PhD programs. This unit builds upon the research and writing skills and experiences in the earlier honours courses, by applying the knowledge and experience to a supervised research project. Research topics will be nominated by supervisors. You will need to enrol in this unit in order to apply for a research project. However, your enrolment does not guarantee that you will be allocated to a research project and will be able to undertake this unit. Projects will be allocated by the end of week 1.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LLH481 Private International Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit you will learn how Australian law guides and manages 'foreign' elements in a legal dispute or challenge. This advanced Honours elective develops your skills to: (1) identify the forum to use to legally assert yourself; (2) determine how to have your legal rights recognised and enforced in Australia or in an overseas jurisdiction; and (3) identify the law to use in assessing your legal issues with foreign elements in it. You will learn to apply and critique the use of these doctrines across important and often litigated issues in contracts, torts and family law. Private international law will help you understand processes and support you to apply concepts to legal problems that arise because you may travel, communicate with people across legal jurisdiction, and shop across the world.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LWS008 Entertainment Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The entertainment industry involves a myriad of transactions and interactions that are governed by a wide range of laws. A basic understanding of the laws most commonly encountered in the entertainment industry should assist those involved in the industry to have a better understanding of the legal context in which they are operating. This in turn may assist them in avoiding problems, or to have a better appreciation of when they should seek professional legal assistance.
LWS009 Introduction to Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
For students involved in a wide range of industries, it is important to have a fundamental understanding of the Australian legal system. In this unit, students will be introduced to several aspects of the law that are relevant to industry, including the sources of law (both cases and legislation), parliament and the court hierarchy, negligence, forms of business organisation, contract law, consumer law, and property law. This unit will support students as they prepare for their future role in industry.
LWS011 Journalism Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The study of law is important for journalists as they are endowed with a public responsibility to engage in sound legal and ethical practice. The public role journalists play in society means that there is a high level of scrutiny of their actions. Legal transgressions by journalists can prove costly and painful for journalists, their families, friends, colleagues and employers. Furthermore, journalists also need to have a good working understanding of the legal framework that applies to society in general, as the law will be relevant to a wide range of issues that will be reported by journalists in their professional practice. In addition, the unit seeks to foster an appreciation of the developing nature of the law through court decisions and its capacity to adapt to new circumstances, as well as providing you with the scope to appreciate the development of law through changes in policy through the intervention of parliaments.
LWS012 Urban Development Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides to students an introduction to the Australian legal environment in which context they will be working. It addresses specific legal issues that impact on urban development and is intended to inform the decisions that will need to be made while working in this area. An understanding of the legal framework is essential to professionals practising in all areas of the built environment. The foundation skills and knowledge acquired in this unit will underpin future learning.
LWS075 International Business and Law
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit addresses a broad range of legal problems that arise in the formation and operation of commercial transactions of an international nature. An understanding of the law and practice regarding international commercial transactions is a basic prerequisite for the development of trade with Australian businesses, such activity being generally recognised as crucial to Australia's economic well-being.
LWS101 Ethics Law and Health Care
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- School/discipline
- School of Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Nursing practice involves making decisions for, and with, others. An important requirement of such decisions is that they are consistent with nurses' public and professional responsibilities and that they serve to promote the needs of patient/clients. In short, nursing practice is guided by normative requirements. The basic requirements and considerations are established by law, ethics and professional values. The unit explores the relationship between law and ethics to lay the foundations of understanding of both law and ethics as they relate to healthcare and to your professional practice.
MGB130 Managing People
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Everyone in business, government and non-for-profit organisations works with other people, and organisational behaviour provides the knowledge and tools to interact with others effectively. No matter what career path you choose, you'll find that organisational behaviour concepts play an important part in performing your job and working more effectively within organisations. In this unit we will examine how individual differences impact upon what people think, feel, and do in the workplace, and how this understanding of people can help us build more fulfilling and successful workplaces. By taking an interdisciplinary and interprofessional perspective, drawing on the fields of management, HR, psychology, behavioural economics and sociology, we focus on getting the best out of people at work, including ourselves, by promoting the sustainable and ethical integration of the business needs and the individual's needs.