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Course Rules and Policies

Important Information and Changes in 2009

1. Course Covered by These Rules

2. General Course Requirements

2.1 Compulsory Subjects
2.2 Substantial Piece of Legal Writing
2.3 Optional Subjects
2.4 Admission to Legal Practice

3. Learning and Teaching Culture

4. Course Duration

5. Subject Selection and Online Enrolment

5.1 Subject pre-requisites

6. Subject Withdrawals/Changes

6.1 Procedure for withdrawal
6.2 Deadlines for withdrawal

7. Assessment - Essays and Assignments

7.1 Assessment Due Dates
7.2 Late Assignments
7.3 Extensions
7.4 Submission of Assignments (including Cover Sheets and TurnItIn)
7.5 Results
7.6 Word Limits

8. Assessment - Examinations

8.1. Assessment – Formal/Supervised Examinations

8.1.1 Alternative Examination Arrangements
8.1.2 Failure to sit for an Examination
8.1.3 Illness during an Examination
8.1.4 Supplementary Examinations
8.1.5 Honours marks obtained in Supplementary Examination

8.2. Assessment - Take Home Exams

8.2.1 Joint Work
8.2.2 Discussion
8.2.3 Extensions
8.2.4 Late Submission Policy
8.2.5 Word Limits
8.2.6 Submission Requirements

9. Grading Policy

10. Second Marking

11. Honours Requirements

12. Academic Honesty, Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

13. Special Consideration

14. Student Progress

15. Students with Mental Health or Disability Issues

15.1 Disability Liaison Unit
15.2 Melbourne Law School Student Centre: Faculty Disability Contact Officer (FDCO)
15.3 Melbourne Law School Student Centre: Faculty Mental Health Contact Officers (MHCO)
15.4 Academic: Students with Disabilities Equal Opportunity Liaison Officer
15.5 Alternative Examination Arrangements

16. Leave of Absence

17. Discontinuation/Withdrawal from Candidature

18. Updating your Contact Details

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