LAWS6929 - Legal Systems of the Pacific

Objectives

• Examine the contemporary law and legal problems in selected countries of the Pacific.
• Explore these legal systems in the light of the history, demography, economy, political structures and cultures of the various jurisdictions.

Content

Countries examined include Fiji, the Solomon Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu; receive input from a number of Australian lawyers who have practised in these countries and who can illuminate written descriptions of the law by insights gained from their own direct experiences.

Session

Semester 1 2009
Thursday Evenings, 6-8pm

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

• Class Participation (10%)
• 1 x 4,000 Word Essay (40%)
• 1 x Exam (50%)

Courses this unit is available in

Master of Laws | Graduate Diploma in Law | Master of International Law | Graduate Diploma in International Law