76095 Strategic Litigation Clinic

Description

This subject provides students with the opportunity to learn the practice of strategic litigation on behalf of Indigenous clients and nations. Examining models of strategic litigation, and the methods for affecting change in the Australian landscape, students gain an understanding of how to advance a 'rebellious lawyering' approach. Students are required to engage with Indigenous nations and communities, and community-based organisations advocating for Indigenous rights. These engagements are identified and supported by Jumbunna Indigenous House of Learning. Students, through these engagements and their understanding of suitable test-case litigation, identify potential test-case litigation projects and prepare briefs for presentation to pro-bono partners. In addition to the theories of strategic litigation, students participate in clinical practice exercises aimed at highlighting issues faced by Indigenous people in the Australian legal system.