Assessment 2: Statutory interpretation problem

Due 25 Sep by 23:59 Points 100 Submitting a file upload

Overview
Task type Method
Individual weighting Due date
Length/time
Legal Problem Individual 40% 23:59 AEST Sunday 25
September 2022, Week 4 1600 words +/- 10%
Purpose
1. Apply the key sources of law in practical contexts
2. Identify the principles of legal problem solving
3. Apply the principles of legal problem solving in a real-world context
4. Summarise statutory interpretation principles
5. Recognise the statutory interpretation process
6. Apply statutory interpretation in a real-world context
7. Describe the importance of case law and precedent in the common law legal system
8. Identify and summarise case law elements
9. Create case syntheses to aid in better understanding of case law
Outcomes
Unit learning outcomes alignment
Graduate learning outcomes alignment
ULO1: Gain and apply core legal writing skills including in relation to writing legal documents
ULO2: Use and interpret primary sources of law, such as common law and statute, as well as LL1: Re ect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
secondary sources, such as journal articles and books
ULO3: Develop skills in relation to legal problem solving and statutory interpretation LL3: Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being exible and keen to engage with new ideas
P3: Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems

Submission guidelines
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Requirements
Referencing style: Australian Guide to Legal Citation (4th ed.) - AGLC4; references/footnotes are for noting your sources or to clarify minor matters, not to ‘park’ content
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Instructions
Statutory interpretation is a core legal skill that all budding lawyers need to develop. It concerns the process by which legislation is interpreted and applied, and it is relied upon particularly when plain or straightforward meaning of legislation is not apparent. In this assessment, you will be presented with a real-world legal problem to which you have to apply the statutory interpretation skills you have been presented with in the unit. Use and apply the materials presented with the problem.

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Assessment 2: Statutory interpretation
Criteria Ratings Pts
Identifies
and
articulates legal issues 15 to 12.75 Pts HD (High distinction)
Coherent, logical and highly developed introduction to the statutory problem presented with highly effective identification of a clear process used. 12.75 to 11.25 Pts
DI (Distinction)
Coherent, logical and well developed introduction to the statutory problem presented with effective identification of a clear process used. 11.25 to 9.75 Pt
CR (Credit)
Coherent and
logical introductio to the statutory problem present with identification of a clear process used. s
n
ed 9.75 to 7.5 Pts
P (Pass)
Basic introduction to the statutory problem presented with some
identification of a clear process used. 7.5 to 0 Pts F (Fail)
Poor
introduction to the statutory problem with little or no identification of a clear process used. 15 pts
Interprets and applies the relevant legislation to support the statutory problem. 30 to 25.5 Pts HD (High distinction)
Coherent, logical and highly developed interpretation and application of all of the relevant legislation. Application and interpretation effectively and clearly provides support to the statutory problem. 25.5 to 22.5 Pts
DI (Distinction)
Coherent, logical and well developed interpretation and application of most of the relevant legislation.
Application and interpretation effectively provides support to the statutory problem. 22.5 to 19.5 Pts
CR (Credit)
Clear and coherent interpretation and application of relevant legislation.
Application and interpretation clearly supports the statutory problem. 19.5 to 15.0 Pts
P (Pass)
Basic interpretation and application of some relevant legislation.
Application and interpretation provides some support to the statutory problem. 15 to 0 Pts F (Fail)
Little or no interpretation and
application of relevant legislation. Application and
interpretation does not support to the statutory problem. 30 pts
Synthesis and use of intrinsic and extrinsic materials 25 to 21.25 Pts HD (High distinction)
Number of
relevant intrinsic and extrinsic materials exceeds requirements, and these are used in a highly integrated way to support a sophisticated level of analysis or argument. 21.25 to 18.75 Pts
DI (Distinction)
Number of relevant intrinsic and extrinsic materials used exceeds requirements, and these are used in an integrated way to support an advanced level of analysis or argument. 18.75 to 16.25 Pts
CR (Credit)
Number of relevant intrinsic and extrinsic materials used exceeds requirements and these are sometimes used to support an advanced level of analysis or argument. 16.25 to 12.5 Pts
P (Pass)
Number of relevant intrinsic and extrinsic materials used meets requirements and these are sometimes used
effectively to support the analysis or argument. 12.5 to 0 Pts F (Fail)
Number of relevant intrinsic and extrinsic materials does not meet requirements. Materials are not used
effectively to support the analysis or argument. 25 pts
Criteria Ratings Pts
Clarity of organisation and
structure 15 to 12.75 Pts HD (High distinction)
The assignment is logically and creatively organised and flows smoothly, with unity and coherence, to support a clear central focus. Paragraph
transitions are logical and there is a good use of connectors. Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper. 12.75 to 11.25 Pts
DI (Distinction)
The assignment is structured and organised in a clear but complex and highly developed way. The assignment is mostly organised according to research questions, methods, or sub-topics, with sources integrated effectively to demonstrate trends in current research. 11.25 to 9.75 Pts
CR (Credit)
The assignment is coherently and logically structured and organised to support the central purpose. Content and purpose of the assignment are clear. Structure is clear and easy to follow. 9.75 to 7.5 Pts
P (Pass)
The assignment
is mostly effective and organised to support the central purpose, however may be poorly structured or disorganised in parts. Content and purpose of the assignment are clear.
Structure is clear and easy to follow. 7.5 to 0 Pts F (Fail)
The
assignment is not clearly or logically organised. The central purpose is difficult to discern. 15 pts
Style 10 to 8.5 Pts HD (High distinction)
Answer always employs correct syntax, grammar and spelling; displays clarity of thought and succinct expression; and is structured logically with appropriate headings, paragraphs, sections, and signposts (eg
‘firstly,’). 8.5 to 7.5 Pts
DI (Distinction)
Answer has some minor errors of syntax, grammar and spelling; mostly displays clarity of thought and succinct expression; and is usually structured logically with appropriate headings, paragraphs, sections, and signposts (eg
‘firstly,’). 7.5 to 6.5 Pts
CR (Credit)
Answer has some major errors of syntax, grammar and spelling; has multiple areas lacking clarity of thought and succinct expression; and multiple deficiencies in structure, with insufficient usage of headings,
paragraphs, sections, and signposts (eg
‘firstly,’). 6.5 to 5.0 Pts P (Pass)
Answer has many errors of syntax, grammar and
spelling; is often awkwardly expressed or wordy; and is poorly structured with few appropriate headings, paragraphs, sections, and signposts (eg
‘firstly,’). 5 to 0 Pts F (Fail)
Answer has many errors of syntax, grammar and spelling; is generally awkwardly expressed or wordy; has little logical structure with few appropriate headings, paragraphs, sections, and signposts (eg
‘firstly,’). 10 pts

Criteria Ratings Pts
Referencing 5 to 4.25 Pts HD (High distinction)
Outstanding, advanced and correct use of prescribed referencing style, including footnotes, with no content or formatting errors. 4.25 to 3.75 Pts
DI (Distinction)
Correct use of prescribed referencing style, including footnotes, with no content or formatting errors. 3.75 to 3.25 Pts
CR (Credit)
Correct use of prescribed referencing style, including footnotes, with minimal content or formatting errors. 3.25 to 2.5 Pts
P (Pass)
Effective use of prescribed referencing style, including footnotes, with some significant content or formatting errors. 2.5 to 0 Pts F (Fail)
Poor or incorrect use of prescribed referencing style, with significant content or formatting errors, and/or does not include footnotes. 5 pts
Total points: 100