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Legal Theory (LAWS50031) // Assessment
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 2
Teaching staff:
Shaun McVeigh (Subject Coordinator)
Ann Genovese (Subject Coordinator)
For current student enquiries, contact the Law School Academic Support Office
November
Teaching staff:
Sarah Biddulph (Subject Coordinator)
For current student enquiries, contact the Law School Academic Support Office
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Class participation | Throughout the teaching period | 10% |
Essay / Written assignment (1500 words equivalent)
| Semester 2 offering: During the assessment period | November offering: 1-2 weeks after teaching | 30% |
Final examination
| Semester 2 offering: During the examination period | November offering: 4-5 weeks after teaching | 60% |
| Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance at scheduled classes is required. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
The due dates of interim assessment will be made available to students on the Assessment Schedule on the Juris Doctor Canvas LMS Community. Note, these are updated regularly.
The timing of centrally managed final examinations can be found when the exam timetable is made available.
Last updated: 11 December 2025