LAWS10009 AI, Ethics and the Law

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is LAWS10009 hard?

LAWS10009: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, First-year subject. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How law and ethics respond to AI: facial recognition, predictive policing, deepfakes, automated decisions and AI in medicine.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Participation 10%, Assignments 90%

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Quick answers

When is LAWS10009 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking LAWS10009?
No prerequisites.
Does LAWS10009 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 10%, Assignments 90%.
How many class hours a week does LAWS10009 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take LAWS10009 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate LAWS10009?
Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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