LAWS1012 Torts (University of Sydney): rated 4.4/5 overall across 10 reviews collected on USYD Wall.
LAWS1012 is a University of Sydney course taught by the Sydney Law School in Law. This page brings together its handbook details and what USYD students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 侵权法
Type: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Law
Faculty: Sydney Law School
Level: Undergraduate Level 1
Handbook year: 2026
This is a general introductory unit of study concerned with liability for civil wrongs, with particular emphasis on torts protecting personal integrity, safety and freedom from personal injury. The unit seeks to examine and evaluate, through a critical and analytical study of primary and secondary materials, the function and scope of modern tort law and the rationale and utility of its governing principles.
LAWS1012 has 10 scored reviews: overall 4.4/5 · usefulness 4.8 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 8 StudentVIP reviews (average 4.8 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.2/5).
On Reddit: "I wouldn't worry too much, law finals tend to make you feel like you failed. I did torts a few years back and also thought I failed my final exam but ended up doing absolutely fine (btw I was in a worse position than you are in before finals). Just because you think you failed d…"
On Reddit: "It's a standard law subject: you identify the issue, follow the relevant cases and statutes, compare the facts, and reach a conclusion. nothing spicy"
The course panel on USYD Wall shows every review and discussion in full.
Q: Is LAWS1012 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 10 reviews: usefulness 4.8/5, overall 4.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches LAWS1012, and when is it offered?
A: LAWS1012 is taught by the Sydney Law School. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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