Torts
Definition and Nature of Torts24Elements of a Tort24Intentional Torts23Negligence22Strict Liability Torts24Defamation24Negligence in Specific Contexts24Torts and Economic Loss29Vicarious Liability23Contributory Negligence and Apportionment of Liability28Damages30Injunctions23Specific Performance28Restitution26
Administrative Law
Definition and Scope of Administrative Law26Principles of Natural Justice26Sources of Administrative Law26Types of Administrative Decisions26Procedural Requirements for Administrative Decisions26Judicial Review of Administrative Decisions24Establishment and Jurisdiction of Administrative Tribunals24Procedures of Administrative Tribunals25Review of Administrative Tribunal Decisions30Tort Liability of Government28Contractual Liability of Government25Constitutional and Statutory Immunities23Administrative Law and Technology23Administrative Law and Human Rights23Administrative Law and Global Governance24
Corporate Law
Definition and Nature of a Corporation24Corporate Governance26Sources of Corporate Law28Incorporation Process25Share Capital and Shareholders25Directors Duties and Liabilities24Debt and Equity Financing26Mergers and Acquisitions29Corporate Insolvency and Restructuring29Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)27Continuous Disclosure Obligations23Insider Trading and Market Manipulation28
Evidence
Definition and Scope of Evidence24Burden and Standard of Proof25Relevance and Admissibility22Authentication and Admissibility of Documents24Hearsay and Exceptions25Privilege and Confidentiality29Competency and Examination of Witnesses31Impeachment and Rehabilitation of Witnesses25Expert Evidence26Identification and Authentication of Real Evidence25Demonstrative Evidence24Scientific Evidence23Criminal Evidence31Civil Evidence25Administrative Evidence22
Intellectual Property Law
Definition and Scope of Intellectual Property24Historical Development of Intellectual Property Law30International Conventions and Agreements27Nature and Scope of Copyright Protection26Ownership and Transfer of Copyright24Copyright Infringement and Remedies31Nature and Scope of Patent Protection25Ownership and Transfer of Patents24Patent Infringement and Remedies25Nature and Scope of Trade Mark Protection23Ownership and Transfer of Trade Marks31Trade Mark Infringement and Remedies26Nature and Scope of Designs Protection23Ownership and Transfer of Designs25Designs Infringement and Remedies27Nature and Scope of Confidential Information and Trade Secrets Protection24Intellectual Property Rights and Anti-Competitive Practices28The Impact of Intellectual Property Law on Human Rights29
Property Law
Concept of Property26Acquisition and Transfer of Property26Interests in Land25Zoning and Land Use Regulation28Environmental Law and Property Development25Property and Infrastructure Development24Mortgages and Other Security Interests26Land Title and Registration Systems29Property Investment and Taxation23Technology and Property Rights28Climate Change and Property Law24Indigenous Rights and Property24
Civil Procedure
Nature and Scope of Civil Procedure26Sources of Civil Procedure22Jurisdiction and Venue23Pre-Action Considerations28Commencing Proceedings in the Federal Court26Commencing Proceedings in the State and Territory Courts22Purpose and Function of Pleadings24Statement of Claim31Defence and Counterclaim23Purpose and Scope of Discovery22Methods of Discovery25Privilege and Confidentiality22Preparation for Trial29Rules of Evidence24Examination of Witnesses24Judgment22Enforcement of Judgments22Appeals23
Public International Law
Customary International Law24Treaties25General Principles of Law22Judicial Decisions and Scholarly Writings25Elements of State Responsibility28Defenses to State Responsibility23Remedies for Breaches of International Law23The International Bill of Rights23Regional Human Rights Systems25Enforcement of Human Rights28The International Criminal Court26Other International Criminal Tribunals23Crimes under International Law22The Protection of the Global Environment22International Environmental Agreements27Enforcement of International Environmental Law26The World Trade Organization22Other International Economic Organizations19International Investment Law26
Human Rights Law
The Concept of Human Rights27International Human Rights Law27Regional Human Rights Law29Domestic Human Rights Law25The Right to Life22The Right to Liberty and Security27The Right to Freedom of Expression22The Right to Freedom of Religion22The Right to Education28The Right to Health26The Right to Housing30The Right to Social Security24International Remedies25Domestic Remedies23Reparations for Human Rights Violations27
Jurisprudence
What is Jurisprudence?30Theories of Law24The Concept of Justice24The Nature of Legal Reasoning29The Interpretation of Statutes28The Interpretation of Case Law28The Ethical Duties of Lawyers24The Regulation of the Legal Profession25Professional Liability24The Future of Legal Education25The Impact of Technology on the Legal Profession24The Globalization of Law24
Family Law
Definition and Scope of Family Law22Historical and Social Context of Family Law22Sources of Family Law27Legal Requirements for Marriage22Recognition of De Facto Relationships22Property and Financial Issues in Marriage and De Facto Relationships26Legal Parenthood and Parental Rights23Child Custody and Access22Child Support and Maintenance27Legal Definitions and Types of Family Violence27Legal Protections and Remedies for Family Violence22Child Protection and Intervention25Family Law Courts and Tribunals25Family Law Litigation and Dispute Resolution27Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law27
Legal Ethics
Nature and Scope of Legal Ethics28Sources of Legal Ethics27Professional Responsibility22Conflicts of Interest22Legal Malpractice22Ethics in Litigation23Ethics in Criminal Law24Ethics in Family Law27Ethics in Business Law23Technology and Legal Ethics27Globalization and Legal Ethics23Pro Bono and Public Interest Law22
Media Law
Overview of the Australian Legal System22Sources of Media Law27Ethics and Media Law23Elements of Defamation30Defenses to Defamation29Remedies for Defamation24The Right to Privacy in Australia25Privacy and the Media24Remedies for Privacy Violations22The Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)23Copyright and the Media29Remedies for Copyright Infringement22The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)23Content Regulation22Media Ownership and Concentration29
Revenue Law
Definition and Scope of Revenue Law29Historical Development of Revenue Law28Constitutional Framework of Revenue Law28Concept of Income30Taxable Entities22Tax Rates and Thresholds23Nature and Scope of GST26GST Exemptions and Concessions24GST Compliance and Administration26Payroll Tax24Land Tax26Stamp Duty30Australian Taxation Office (ATO)26Tax Audits and Investigations23Tax Disputes and Appeals24
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Definition and History of ADR24Types of ADR27Advantages and Disadvantages of ADR22Principles of Negotiation22Negotiation Strategies24Negotiation Skills22Role of the Mediator26Mediation Techniques22Mediation Ethics25Types of Arbitration22Arbitration Process25Enforcement of Arbitration Awards22Nature of Conciliation27Conciliation Process30Conciliation in Practice23Ethical Principles24Professional Standards26Managing Conflicts of Interest31
Immigration Law
Historical Overview of Immigration Law26Key Concepts and Principles22Legal and Policy Framework22Temporary Visas27Permanent Residency24Citizenship25Border Control and Visa Enforcement27Immigration Offences and Penalties22Appeals and Review24Global Migration Trends29Refugee and Asylum Law25Ethical and Human Rights Considerations22