70102 Foundations of Law (University of Technology Sydney): rated 2.8/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on UTS Wall.
70102 is a University of Technology Sydney course taught by the Faculty of Law in Faculty of Law. This page brings together its handbook details and what UTS students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 法学基础
Type: Unrestricted subject
Credit points: 8
Subject area: Faculty of Law
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Level: Unrestricted
Handbook year: 2026
This subject explores the origins of the Australian legal system and examines how its present operation is informed by its historical and cultural contexts. You will examine key ideas that underpin legal institutions, including democracy, sovereignty, the rule of law, and the separation of powers.
70102 has 5 scored reviews: overall 2.8/5 · usefulness 2.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 2.0 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.4/5).
On Reddit: "honestly not super hard, i got a 92 final grade and a 39 in the final assignment. I think two things helped. First was really participating in class. I got a 18 for that and it’s the easiest marks you can get in this unit. Talk as much and actually know what you’re talking about…"
On Reddit: "Yes - they provide tutorial questions before hand for each week. You're meant to prepare answers for these questions as they will be the subject of discussion time during the tutorials. I remember when I did FOL - my tutor also marked on how well you contribute to group discussi…"
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Q: Is 70102 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: usefulness 2.0/5, overall 2.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches 70102, and when is it offered?
A: 70102 is taught by the Faculty of Law. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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