Handbook

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.

Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of the Australian legal system, including core areas of knowledge for Australian legal practice.

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

Critically reflect on the broader contexts within which legal issues arise including international and comparative perspectives.

Integrate knowledge of the principles and values of justice and ethical practice that inform lawyers’ roles.

Recognise and be able to resolve ethical issues likely to arise in a professional context.

Identify and appropriately respond to legal issues through the application of legal reasoning, research, critical analysis and creative thinking.

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

Communicate complex legal concepts effectively to a range of audiences.

Display capability to learn and work independently and collaboratively.

Critically reflect on their own capabilities and performance.

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.