The aim of the course is to analyse the formal processes outside the court system that can be used to resolve disputes. The course combines research based and practice oriented teaching. The legal role, purpose and processes of investigations, inquiries and inquisitorial processes are considered. Skills are developed in managing and conducting investigations, inquiries and inquisitorial processes. The strengths and weaknesses of each approach are analysed and the factors influencing the choice of an approach are studied.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
At the end of the course students can expect to have:
1. Developed a deeper understanding of the legal framework and context for investigations, inquiries and inquisitorial processes.
2. An enhanced ability to assess the appropriate administrative processes that can be applied to determine facts in certain circumstances.
3. Enhanced skills in managing and conducting investigations and inquiries and using inquisitorial processes.
4. An improved ability to identify potential legal challenges in administrative processes.
5. A better understanding of the parameters for achieving optimum conditions for the effective conduct of legally sound investigations, inquiries and inquisitorial processes.Indicative Assessment
Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the course homepage on the ANU Law website, prior to the commencement of the course.
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Workload
26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery)
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Requisite and Incompatibility
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $2958 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4146 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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