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Summer Law School
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Diversify your degree, amplify your legal experience or accrue continuing professional development (CPD) points with a fully-accredited Summer Law School unit.
Students will be treated to a variety of practical and thought-provoking theoretical topics and gain a unique insight into contemporary legal contexts and dimensions.
Delivered by internationally-recognised experts in their field, the 2025/26 units will continue the Summer Law School tradition of offering niche and non-mainstream subjects that tackle the most pressing and controversial legal concepts of our age.
The Summer Law School is ideal for students of all disciplines, lawyers, industry professionals, senior administrators and anyone wishing to expand their knowledge and expertise in the subject areas. Cross-institutional, non-award and international students are particularly welcome to apply.
Legal and other industry professionals may be eligible for continuing professional development (CPD) points.
Come join us this summer and study one or more of our socially-innovative and intellectually-stimulating subjects.
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LAWS2075 AI Regulation and Society
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| Date: | 20-23 January, 2026 |
| Location: | Online |
| Study Period: | Summer Term |
Presented online by Dr Fabian Horton
Unit description
Delves into the multifaceted realm of AI-driven technologies and their impact on society. Students will explore the complexities, challenges, and controversies surrounding AI regulation, including technological intricacies, security concerns, biases, and societal implications. With a focus on Australian and global legal frameworks, this unit aims to foster an understanding of the mechanisms that underpin AI regulation. This includes an examination of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), Australian Consumer Laws, and anti-discrimination laws. The unit critically reflects on the implications of AI regulation on fundamental rights, particularly privacy, non-discrimination, and ethical considerations within the Australian and world-wide context. By exploring the ethical and legal solutions for effective AI governance, students will be well-equipped to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape and advocate for responsible AI development.
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LAWS2076 Contemporary Issues in Law I: Children's Rights and the Law
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| Date: | 27-30 January, 2026 |
| Location: | Gold Coast or online |
| Study Period: | Summer Term |
Presented face to face at the Gold Coast Campus or online by Dr Georgina Dimopoulos
Unit description
This unit examines the conceptual and legal frameworks that serve to recognise, protect and uphold children’s rights in Australia, including their operation in practice. By critically analysing three ‘P’s’ – the right to protection, the right to participation, and the right to privacy – in a variety of jurisdictional settings, students will gain a nuanced understanding of the issues that impact how children’s rights are realised (or not) in Australian law. Students will gain critical thinking and research skills, and applied knowledge of how legal principles translate to real-world contexts.
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