law3erl env
ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURAL RESOURCES LAW
LAW3ERL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Environmental and Natural Resource Law are of increasing relevance for legal practitioners. Students will commence with a consideration of the economic and social factors that continue to shape the law in this area, analysis of regulatory approaches and basic environmental principles. Students then briefly examine principles of international environmental law and how they have influenced the development of Australian environmental law. The course examines the distribution of authority for environmental governance between the Commonwealth, State and local governments, processes of strategic environmental planning, development approvals and environmental impact assessment and environmental litigation. The final part of the course addresses a number of specific issues including: biodiversity protection, climate change, water governance and mining.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJulia Dehm
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM and LAW1PPL and LAW2TOT
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects LAW2ERL
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Environmental Law in Australia | Prescribed | Bates, G, latest edition | BUTTERWORTHS 7TH EDN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop independent learning and research skills and techniques, including identifying and locating materials relating to environmental problems
- Activities:
- class participation, discussion questions, assessment, preparation of legal memorandum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
02. Understand and critically evaluable key concepts and frameworks of Australian environmental and natural resources law
- Activities:
- class participation, discussion questions, assessment, preparation of legal memorandum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
03. Write well composed, concise and accurately cited legal advice and documents
- Activities:
- class participation, discussion questions, assessment, preparation of legal memorandum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJulia Dehm
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective Forum Posts (1000 Words) | Students who do the placement are required to complete (2-3) reflective journal entries on their placement | 20 | 01, 02 |
| Preparation of legal memorandum or advice (1500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Essay or equivalent (2000 words) | Students who do the placement are requirement to complete equivalent assessment reflecting on and preparing research relevant to their placement experience | 45 | 01, 02 |