Handbook

LOs 1-10 apply to the Bachelor of Laws Honours

Demonstrate an understanding of a coherent body of knowledge that includes:
a) the Australian legal system and its place in the global context, fundamental areas of legal knowledge, and underlying principles and concepts,
b) knowledge of legal research tools,
c) the broader contexts within which legal issues arise,
d) the framework of principles and theories within which the law develops, and
e) practical and ethical aspects of lawyers' roles.

Identify research, evaluate, synthesise and compare relevant factual, legal and policy issues.

Identify and articulate legal issues and apply legal research and reasoning to generate appropriate responses to legal issues.

Engage in critical analysis and make a reasoned choice amongst alternatives.

Think creatively in approaching legal issues and generating appropriate responses.

Communicate in ways that are effective, clear, precise, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences

Learn and work independently and collaboratively

Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback as appropriate, to support personal and professional development.

Recognise, reflect upon, and a developing ability to respond to, ethical issues likely to arise in professional contexts.

Produce a thesis showing a clear topic and argument, sound reasoning, a coherent exposition of knowledge, effective writing (including clear expression) and compliance with established academic style requirement

LOs 11- 17 apply to the Bachelor of Global Security

Solve real-world human, environmental, political, cyber, terrorism and/or other security challenges.

Explain and analyse the political and social contexts in which security policies, institutions, actors and agencies operate.

Critically evaluate competing strategies, theoretical understandings, and sources of knowledge that inform approaches to global security.

Effectively communicate ideas, synthesise complex information, and make evidence-based arguments in relation to global security.

Design and manage self-directed projects of increasing sophistication, involving ethical and independent inquiry.

Act as global citizens, contributing as informed participants within scholarly, professional and other communities, working with diverse people and ideas to address security challenges.

Wield valuable skills that prepare graduates for professional futures, such as ethical practices, creative problem solving, analytical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work constructively independently and with others.