LAWS6940 - Theories of Law

Objectives

• Explore some prominent responses of both philosophers and sociologists to a single question: what is law?

Content

Power; norms; rules; principles; authority; morality; economics; politics; communication; rationality; adjudication; solidarity, patriarchy; class and pluralism.

Session

Semester 2 2013
Monday Evenings, 6-8pm

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

Assessment

• Class Participation (20%)
• 1 x 8,000 Word Essay (80%)

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.

Courses this unit is available in

Master of Laws | Graduate Diploma in Law | Master of Global Law | Master of Jurisprudence | Graduate Diploma in Juriprudence