29 November - 19 December 2008

Enrolments Open August 2008

The Hon. Greg James QC
Adjunct Professor - School of Law and Justice

Now in its 11th year, the Southern Cross University Summer Law School at Byron Bay offers a range of challenging and interesting law units with credit recognition available to students studying law throughout Australia. Summer School also offers wonderful opportunities for social interaction and recreation and attracts students from across Australia and overseas.

During my working life, formerly as Supreme Court Judge and currently as President of the Mental Health Tribunal, it has been my pleasure to mentor and assist students not only in their studies but also in helping them to make career and academic decisions. I have also enjoyed being able to offer students advice on the practice of law, careers opportunities available in the legal profession and the wider world. For me personally, it has been wonderful here at Southern Cross University to combine my interests in law and the surf.

At this year’s Summer Law School I look forward to assisting the presenters of courses in advocacy, evidence and human rights law, areas of law in which I retain a deep interest. All students attending the course should feel free to contact me during and after the Summer School and I will assist where I can with their engagement in the study of law and with the profession.

Summer Law School

The School of Law and Justice Summer Law School is offered every year from late November to early December. This exciting and academically rigorous programs is offered in one of the most beautiful locations in the world, Byron Bay NSW.

Summer School offers a range of non-mainstream subjects delivered by School of Law and Justice lecturers. The units are delivered intensively over a one-month period and students can choose up to two units depending on the length of time they wish to study and their particular interests.

Summer School is ideal for students, lawyers, industry professionals, senior bureaucrats and those requiring knowledge and understanding of the units on offer. Cross-institutional, non-award and international students are particularly welcome. Legal practitioners may be eligible for MCLE/CLE points.

2008 UNITS

1. Advanced Advocacy – Mr Ralph James
Specifically aimed at those students who will in their practice anticipate involvement in appearing in courts as an advocate. Whilst some solicitors may not appear in court, nevertheless the skills of persuasion by written and oral argument in court are useful in many other legal contexts. Will be taught with an emphasis on the acquisition and practice of courtroom skills up to District Court level. Download Unit Guide

2. Comparative Law (Law of the European Union) - Professor Gabriel Moens
The course is an introduction to the legal system of the European Union (EU). Emphasis will be placed on the constitutional, administrative and commercial law of the European Union. The topics which will be discussed in this course include the political and economic origins of the EU, its institutional structures (with emphasis on the European Court of Justice), the interrelationship between Community Law and the laws of the twenty-seven member States, and the free movement of goods, workers, capital and services. The course will concentrate on the trans-national protection of economic and social rights and the jurisprudence of the European Court of Justice. Download Unit Guide

3. Crime, Globalisation and Governance– Professor Mark Findley
'Crime, Globalisation and Governance' applies comparative legal analysis to contemporary concerns for global governance and international relations. Considerations of international criminal law, criminal justice and globalisation are integrated to analyse a selection of case-studies wherein governance is challenged and crime control priorities are prominent. Students will understand the intersection between crime and control, risk and security in the present epoch of globalisation. Download Unit Guide

4. Education and the Law – Professor Jim Jackson
Education Law is emerging as a major area of practice for lawyers, and knowledge of its intricacies is also very important for teachers and school and university administrators. This unit analyses selected legal issues that relate to schools and universities, their students and their staff; including management issues, student issues relating to the obligation of the school to educate in a safe environment, discrimination and inclusiveness, employment issues and academic freedom. Download Unit Guide

5. Entertainment Law – Ms Virginia Morrison
Focuses on entertainment law and is designed for lawyers and non-lawyers who work in the entertainment environment. Has an emphasis on music and film and the legal consequences for those who regularly give advice in the entertainment industry. Entertainment law has in addition to common law and equitable principles, important statutory influences which form an integral part of the syllabus. Download Unit Guide

6. The Holocaust, Genocide and the Law – Professor Michael Bazyler
Examines the Holocaust in its legal context by analysing: (1) the legal system of Nazi Germany; (2) the legal responses to the horrors of the Holocaust, including the establishment of international and national tribunals to try the major German war criminals, and the enactment of laws at the national level in various countries with the aim to prevent the resurgence of fascism; (3) contemporary issues such as Holocaust denial, the Holocaust and the Internet, and Holocaust restitution; and (4) the current legal legacy of the Holocaust exemplified in the ongoing trials of the International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and Rwanda (ICTR), and the forthcoming International Criminal Court (ICC). Download Unit Guide

Enrolment and Application

Southern Cross University Students
SCU students should enrol for Summer School units via 'Unit Approval Request' on their My Enrolment menu. These students are enrolled as "Australian Fee Paying' students within their course of study and are eligible to apply for FEE-HELP.

SCU Law students can count any Summer School unit as a Part B Elective of their current degree.

The School of Law and Justice certifies all units offered as being electives for the Southern Cross University LLB degrees.

Only the following 4 units are available to students in the Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) and Bachelor of Legal & Justice Studies:

• LAW10166 Entertainment Law
• LAW10206 The Holocaust, Genocide and the Law
• LAW10292 Education and the Law
• LAW10527 Comparative Law (ADL & BLJS students are requested to contact the Summer School Academic Co-ordinator, Associate Professor Sam Garkawe prior to enrolment in this unit)

Approval
Non-Law SCU students are required to provide approval from their school prior to enrolment to ensure credit will be awarded for the unit/s successfully completed.

Cross Institutional and Miscellaneous Students
Cross institutional and miscellaneous students should apply for Summer School enrolment using a Direct Application Form and indicate:

1. Course – Summer School unit code and name, indicating either Cross Institutional or Miscellaneous.
2. Location – External
3. Study Period – Summer session

To verify whether you are eligible to apply for FEE-HELP please go to www.goingtouni.gov.au For course fees and to apply for FEE-HELP, see below.

Approval
Cross Institutional students are required to submit approval from their home institution with the Direct Application form prior to enrolment to ensure credit will be awarded for any Summer School unit/s successfully completed.

Please post applications to:
School of Law and Justice
Summer School
Southern Cross University
PO Box 157,
LISMORE NSW 2480

Timetable
Each unit has 26 hours of compulsory face to face instruction supplemented by independent study.
Summer School Timetable

Credit Points
Southern Cross University calculates each unit offered at the Summer School as 12 credit points (1 unit). Total credit points for courses offered by the School of Law and Justice are:

• Graduate entry LLB – 288 credit points (24 units)
• Undergraduate LLB – 384 credit points (32 units)
• Bachelor of Legal and Justice Studies - 288 credit points (24 units)
• Associate Degree in Law (Paralegal Studies) – 192 credit points (16 units)

Assessment
For students intending to seek academic credit against a degree please see the unit information for assessment details. If you have not undertaken any legal study or have no legal experience please contact the Academic Coordinator listed above to discuss your enrolment prior to registering.

Course Fees
Student Rate: AUD$1500.00 per unit.

Students (Australian Citizens) wishing to defer their fees must complete an online FEE-HELP application by visiting My eCAFs in MyEnrolment, once their enrolment has been processed.

Fees include morning and afternoon tea each day and the Welcome Function.

Venue
Byron Bay Community Centre
69 Jonson Street
Byron Bay NSW 2481

Social Events
Each Saturday evening during the Summer School we invite students to a welcome function at the Community Centre. This is a great way to network and meet fellow students and lecturers in a pleasant and casual environment.

Accommodation
Byron Bay has a wide range of accommodation options including B&Bs, motels, home stays, guesthouses, apartments, youth hostels and backpacker inns.
Byron Bay Accomodation

Transport
Byron Bay can be accessed from Ballina or Coolangatta airports. Ballina is closest (30 minutes drive) although Coolangatta (Gold Coast) has many more flights per day to choose from and generally has more discount fares on offer (35 minutes drive).

Attendees can compare and book flights on websites such as:
www.webjet.com.au
Details of airport transfers to Byron Bay from Ballina and Coolangatta at:
Byron Bay Accomodation Transport

Further Information

Byron_Bay_Summer_School@scu.edu.au
(02) 6620 3104 or fax (02) 6622 4167

Academic enquiries should be directed to:

Associate Professor Sam Garkawe
Summer School Academic Co-ordinator

sam.garkawe@scu.edu.au
(02) 6620 3103 or fax: (02) 6622 4167

Summer School information for International Students.

Entry requirements
International Students wishing to take part in Summer School should check the Admission and English Language Entry requirements at:
International Undergraduate Admission Requirements
English Language Entry Requirements

Assessment
Varied assessment methods are used and full details are contained in the study guide for each unit. These may include researched essays, oral presentations, case studies, and take home exams. Students may also be asked to participate in group work as well as individual assignments.

Access
All School of Law and Justice summer school units provide 26 hours of intensive face-to-face teaching, attendance is compulsory. Some units offer students access to a dedicated learning site. Students also have access to MySCU which provides a range of online services and resources.
Summer School students have access to the University library’s extensive reference materials but would be required to travel to the Lismore campus to borrow material. International students have access to the University library's online services and resources after they return overseas. Wireless Internet access is available at Byron Bay venue for students with their own laptop computer.

Refunds Policy
See International Students Refund Policy at:
International Students Refund Policy

ESOS Framework
See Education Services for Overseas Students Framework document at:
ESOS Framework

International Student Enquiries

International Office
intoff@scu.edu.au
(02) 6620 3876 or fax (02) 6620 3227

CRICOS provider numbers: 01241G, 02621K, 02629B. SCU 2658

Updated: 17 September 2008