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Legal Theory (LAWS50031) // Dates and times

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Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorShaun McVeigh
    CoordinatorAnn Genovese
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching requirementsPlease refer to Canvas LMS for any pre-class readings and preparatory learning activities to undertake before the teaching period commences.
    Teaching period27 July 2026 to 25 October 2026
    Last self-enrol date 7 August 2026
    Census date31 August 2026
    Last date to withdraw without fail25 September 2026
    Assessment period ends20 November 2026

    Semester 2 contact information

    Teaching staff: 

    Shaun McVeigh (Subject Coordinator)
    Ann Genovese (Subject Coordinator)

    For current student enquiries, contact the Law School Academic Support Office 

  • November
    Principal coordinatorSarah Biddulph
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours36 hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching start date11 November 2026
    Pre teaching requirementsPlease refer to Canvas LMS for any pre-class readings and preparatory learning activities to undertake before the teaching period commences.
    Teaching period25 November 2026 to 13 December 2026
    Last self-enrol date13 November 2026
    Census date27 November 2026
    Last date to withdraw without fail 8 January 2027
    Assessment period ends29 January 2027

    November contact information

    Teaching staff:
    Sarah Biddulph (Subject Coordinator)

    For current student enquiries, contact the Law School Academic Support Office

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November offering

Students can enrol into the intensive offering on a first-in basis. Once the quota has been reached, students seeking enrolment may contact the Law School Academic Support Office.

Last updated: 11 December 2025