LAW5149

Advanced professional practice 506

Associate Professor S Campbell

6 credit points - One 3-hour clinic session per week - Summer/first/second semesters - Clayton - Prerequisite: Professional practice 512 or 506

Objectives Upon completion of this subject students should (a) have further developed the personal and communication skills acquired in LAW5216 (Professional practice) to a higher level of sophistication; (b) have a good understanding of the principles of law in their chosen area; (c) have an understanding of the practical application of the law in their chosen area; (d) be able to assess the effectiveness of the law and applicable legal remedies in their chosen area; (e) have further developed their ability to work jointly with a professional in another discipline; (f) graduate with highly developed skills and recognised expertise in their chosen field.

Synopsis Students will enrol in one of three clinics: sexual assault, consumer credit or forensic psychology and sentencing. Under supervision, students will interview clients, provide legal advice and prepare the relevant tribunal or court applications. In appropriate cases students may appear for their clients before the relevant tribunal.

Assessment Casework at Clinic according to criteria available from coordinator: 80% - Written report: 20%

Prescribed texts

Lawyers' practice manual (Vic.)
Sentencing Act 1991
Consumer Credit Code
Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996

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