LAWS30024 Public Trials
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · When it runs isn’t recorded yet.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is LAWS30024 hard?
LAWS30024: About average. Not running in 2026, so it isn't on the lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
What famous trials, from Mabo to Eichmann, reveal about law, politics and the communities that stage them.
After it you can
- Analyse trials as political stories and turning points
- Explain how courts work, including across countries
- Research one major trial in depth on your own
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Participation 10%, Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 75%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2019–2024)
- Reviews are mostly positive: engaging lectures and a close look at landmark Australian cases from legal and social angles.
- The assessment is a fair amount of work and marking is seen as strict, but reviewers found it rewarding.
- Seen as a good taste of law for anyone unsure about studying it; one wished the assessment covered more than a single trial.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- What do I need before taking LAWS30024?
- No prerequisites.
- Does LAWS30024 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Participation 10%, Assignments 15%, Reports and essays 75%.
- Is LAWS30024 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviews are mostly positive: engaging lectures and a close look at landmark Australian cases from legal and social angles.
- What do students say about LAWS30024?
- Reviews are mostly positive: engaging lectures and a close look at landmark Australian cases from legal and social angles. The assessment is a fair amount of work and marking is seen as strict, but reviewers found it rewarding. Seen as a good taste of law for anyone unsure about studying it; one wished the assessment covered more than a single trial.
- Can I take LAWS30024 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 Science.
- Can I rate LAWS30024?
- 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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