LAW211 Law for the Human Services 1 (8)

Employing a problem-based learning approach, this subject concentrates on the foundational laws and legal issues required by graduates working in the broad field of human services. Incorporating the twin themes of rights and justice, key topics include the legal environment and professional responsibility and accountability. Particular emphasis is given to the ways in which graduates might employ mechanisms that positively influence legal processes and outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged people.

Subject Outlines
Current CSU students can view Subject Outlines for recent sessions. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

Access to a computer with CD-ROM is essential. Not available to students who have previously completed LAW207, LAW303

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • demonstrate a knowledge of the legal system and issues relevant to professional practice in the human services;
  • recognise legal issues and problems in practice;
  • demonstrate individual and group problem solving skills by application of relevant legal knowledge;
  • recognise and demonstrate an understanding of mechanisms that positively influence legal processes and outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged people; and
  • make judgments as to the appropriate role of the human service worker in relation to the legal system and their client(s)
  • consider, critically evaluate and engage in the wider legal, ethical, social policy debates central to the human services in Australia, including reform of the law.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

The Australian legal environment - sources of Australian law - court systems and structures - law making and law changing - understanding and interpreting laws - the Common Law and human rights - introduction to administrative law and natural justice - legal services and access to justice - mediation and alternative dispute resolution Professional responsibility and accountability - professional privilege and client information: privacy, confidentiality, record keeping, FOI - court reports and the expert witness - duty of care - professional and organisational codes of ethics - conflict of interest and professional misconduct

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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