This course builds on and extends the foundations established in Becoming a Lawyer in a Globalised World and introduces students to the fundamental principles of public law and statutory interpretation. The course examines Australia's constitutional framework and the key theoretical concepts that underpin it, including the rule of law, the separation of powers, constitutionalism, representative democracy, responsible government, and parliamentary sovereignty. It also explores significant cases and constitutional principles, including the nature and scope of legislative power, the separation of judicial power, and the limits of executive authority. In addition, the course provides an in-depth study of statutory interpretation within the Australian legal context. Students will examine the historical development of interpretive approaches, as well as the contemporary rules, principles, and presumptions used by courts when interpreting legislation. The course develops the skills required to interpret statutes accurately through the use of both intrinsic and extrinsic materials. Students will also learn specialised interpretive techniques applicable to treaties, constitutions, delegated legislation, and human rights instruments.