Postgraduate coursework

LAWS6937 - Employment Law Advocacy

Objectives

Examine key aspects of employment law principles and practice and their application in employment litigation
This unit of study is designed especially for candidates in the Master of Laws (LLM) and Master of Labour Law and Relations (MLLR) degree programs who have completed an LLB degree.

Content

The fundamental principles of contract; trade practices and equity; the pleading of causes of action and the choice of appropriate forums; the differing evidentiary burdens in employment litigation; contemporary law concerning dispute resolution, settlements and deeds of release.

Session

Semester 1 Intensive
12 June 2013 (6:00PM-8:00PM) Introduction
5, 6 & 19, 20 July 2013

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

Assessment

Class Participation (20%)
Short Tests (20%)
2 x 2,500 Word Problem Assignments (60%)

Assumed Knowledge

Undergraduate law degree or LAWS6013 Advanced Employment Law with permission of the Program Coordinator

Legal Professional Development (LPD)

You can credit this unit towards Legal Professional Development (LPD). Units of study that are part of Sydney Law School’s Postgraduate Program meet the necessary Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) of the Law Society of New South Wales and the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements of the New South Wales Bar Association. You may complete this unit of study by enrolling on a non-degree basis or on an audit basis only with no assessment via Single Unit Enrolment.