Welcome
About
Units & Timetable
Apply & Enrol
Information for International students
Other useful information

Welcome from The Hon Greg James QC, Chair of Southern Cross University's Law Advisory Committee

Now in its 13th year, the Southern Cross University Summer Law School at Byron Bay once again 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.

About Summer Law School

The School of Law and Justice offers the Summer Law School every year, with one-week intensive classes running during November and December. One of the most beautiful locations in the world, Byron Bay NSW, is the location for this exciting and academically rigorous program.

The Summer Law School offers a range of niche and non-mainstream subjects delivered by School of Law and Justice Lecturers and a variety of distinguished Australian and International guest presenters. Students can choose up to two units, which are delivered intensively, 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 from the units on offer. Cross-institutional, non-award and international students are particularly welcome. Legal practitioners may be eligible for MCLE/CLE points.

This is also the second year of our collaboration with Chapman University School of Law, California, USA. We will jointly offer two units over the New Year that have been approved by the American Bar Association, but are also available on a HECS basis to any Australian Law Student. This will be a great opportunity for Australian and American Law students to meet and interact.

Units and timetable for 2010

Unit information guides and unit descriptions will be available from mid August 2010. Unit offerings are subject to minimum enrolment numbers being met for each unit. Unit enrolments, with the exception of Marine Animal Protection Law, will also open from mid August 2010.

• LAW00516 Advanced Advocacy
• LAW00522 Human Rights *
• LAW10160 Public Interest Advocacy

*LAW00522 is charged at the domestic non award fee. It is not a Commonwealth Supported unit during this teaching period.

Units run in conjunction with Chapman University, USA:

• LAW10206 Comparative Law (Indigenous Rights in the USA and Australia)
• LAW(unit code TBA) Marine Mammal Animal Protection Law

Timetable
View the compulsory face to face class 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.

Fees
2010 Summer School units are Commonwealth Supported with the exception of LAW00522, which is offered as full fee paying for this teaching period. Students (Australian Citizens) wishing to defer their fees must complete a Commonwealth Support and HECS-HELP form via My Enrolment – My Commonwealth Assistance Forms, once their enrolment has been processed.

Application and Enrolment

Southern Cross University Students
After we confirm the program, SCU students should enrol for Summer School units via 'Unit Approval Request' on their My Enrolment menu.

The School of Law and Justice certifies all units offered as being electives for courses offered by the School (perquisite requirements must be met).

Approval
SCU students enrolled in degrees other than a law degree must provide approval from their school before enrolment to ensure credit will be awarded for the unit/s they successfully complete.

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 - Internal - Lismore (Please Note: Law Summer School units are taught face-to-face at the Southern Cross University room at Byron Bay)
3. Study Period - Session 3

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 (.pdf) form before enrolment to make sure credit will be awarded for any Summer School unit/s they successfully complete.

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

General enquiries should be directed to:
lawrecep@scu.edu.au
(02) 6620 3109 or fax (02) 6622 4167

Academic enquiries should be directed to:
Associate Professor Sam Garkawe, Summer School Academic Coordinator
sam.garkawe@scu.edu.au
(02) 6620 3103 or fax: (02) 6622 4167

Information for International Students

Entry requirements
International Students wishing to take part in Summer School should read:
SCU Undergraduate 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 in class and take home exams. Students may also be asked to take part 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. 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, 03135E

Other useful information

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

Social Events
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 range of accommodation options including bed & breakfasts, motels, home stays, guesthouses, apartments, youth hostels and backpacker inns.
Byron Bay Accommodation

Transport
You can get to Byron Bay from the Ballina or Coolangatta airports. Ballina is closest (30 minutes drive), although Coolangatta (Gold Coast) has 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:
Xcede Airport Transfers

Updated: 28 July 2010