Comprehensive Guide to LSU100 Legal Studies Course & Study Skills Latest updated version with expert curated questions and answers (GUARANTEED SUCCESS)

Purpose of LSU100

To provide an introduction to legal studies and help students understand how legal systems operate in Australia and elsewhere.

Who is LSU100 suited for?

Non-law students, students wanting knowledge of the Australian legal system, para-legal students, and those considering future entry into a law degree.

Skills developed in LSU100

Introductory legal thinking, research, writing, and analysis, as well as academic and study skills.

myLearn

myLearn is your online virtual classroom where you access lectures, forums, quizzes, assignments, messages, and unit materials.

Familiarity with myLearn

Unit coordinator/tutor info, unit outline, communication channels, learning outcomes, materials, strategies, timetable, assessments, quizzes, and exams.

Unit Coordinator for LSU100

Lauren Triantafillopoulos.

Forum assessment tasks

At least 1 of 5 tasks (each 2%, total possible 10%).

Quizzes in LSU100

Complete at least 1 of 5 quizzes; each quiz is 5%. Your best three quiz scores count (total 15%).

Assignment worth

30% of the total grade.

Final exam worth

45%.

Minimum overall score to pass

At least 50% overall.

Hours per week for LSU100

Approximately 10 hours per week.

Weekly tasks for success

Watch lectures, attend or watch tutorials, complete readings, complete assessments on time.

Engagement at university

1. Most staff are willing to help. 2. Approach others respectfully. 3. Ask for help when needed.

Demeanor when communicating with academics

Always polite, courteous, and respectful. Provide reasons for requests. Avoid demanding language.

Addressing lecturers in emails

Formally—do not use first names or no name.

Contact for academic support

Lecturers, tutors, PASS leaders.

UNE Counselling contact number

02 6773 2897.

Contact for administrative/student support

askUNE at [phone].

Contact for technical or myLearn issues

IT Service Desk at 1800 673 040.

Priorities for successful study

Goals, growth, time management, organisation, work-life balance, and sharing/peer help.

Good study routine

Being organised, attending tutorials/lectures, blocking out study time, study groups, having a backup plan.

Plotting unit requirements

To easily track tasks and deadlines across the trimester.

Options if struggling with LSU100

Defer to another trimester, Withdraw before census date for full refund, Withdraw after census (may incur fees and academic penalty).

Handling withdrawals or deferrals

UNE administrative staff via MyUNE—not academic staff.