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Principles of Employment Law (LAWS70371) // Dates and times

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Dates & times

  • April
    Principal coordinatorJohn Howe
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours34
    Total time commitment150 hours
    Pre teaching start date18 March 2026
    Pre teaching requirementsPlease refer to Canvas LMS to check on the pre-class readings and preparatory learning activities before the teaching period commences.
    Teaching period15 April 2026 to 21 April 2026
    Last self-enrol date23 March 2026
    Census date17 April 2026
    Last date to withdraw without fail29 May 2026
    Assessment period ends 3 July 2026

    April contact information

    Teaching staff:  

    John Howe (Subject Coordinator)   
      
    For current student enquiries, contact the Law School Academic Support Office  

  • July
    Principal coordinatorJoo-Cheong Tham
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours34
    Total time commitment150 hours
    Pre teaching start date 1 July 2026
    Pre teaching requirementsPlease refer to Canvas LMS to check on the pre-class readings and preparatory learning activities before the teaching period commences.
    Teaching period29 July 2026 to 4 August 2026
    Last self-enrol date 6 July 2026
    Census date31 July 2026
    Last date to withdraw without fail11 September 2026
    Assessment period ends16 October 2026

    July contact information

    Teaching staff: 

    Joo-Cheong Tham (Subject Coordinator) 
     
    For current student enquiries, contact the Law School Academic Support Office.

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Last updated: 19 November 2025