78294 Experiential Law and Practice
6cpRequisite(s): ((94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 142 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration) AND 70106c Principles of Public International Law AND 70107c Principles of Company Law) OR (94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04320 Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate Professional Legal Practice AND 70106 Principles of Public International Law)
The lower case 'c' after the subject code indicates that the subject is a corequisite. See definitions for details.
Description
This subject introduces students to the dynamics of law reform and community engagement. Students experience the practice of community-based law through a placement with a social justice agency. In their placement, students gain experience and understanding of the ethics of practice, the legal needs addressed by the agency, and access to justice issues for disadvantaged individuals and communities. Depending on the requirements of participating organisations students may review and assess the impact of legislation and legislative reforms on vulnerable populations, undertake research and write reports on specific legal issues related to the practice of the agency, interview clients under the supervision of practicing lawyers, develop creative legal education materials and prepare case summaries.
Students develop legal skills such as self-management, a practical understanding of the rules and practice of professional legal responsibility, the practice of ethical behaviour in a social justice context, and collaboration with colleagues, community groups and government agencies. Students develop communication and research skills through undertaking research on complex legal issues to generate appropriate theoretical and practical legal responses.
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
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- Commonwealth-supported students: view subject fees at Fees Search: Commonwealth-supported
- Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to Domestic Fees Search: Postgraduate and Research
- International students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to International Fees Search
- Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Access conditions
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