LAW5120

Professional practice (summer) 506

(LAW)

Mr Andrew Crockett/Mr Adrian Evans

6 points + One half-day legal service session per week throughout semester (including non-teaching period) plus one 2-hour seminar and one 1-hour tutorial per week during teaching period + Summer semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: LAW2100, LAW2200 and LAW3300 + Prohibition: LAW5216

Synopsis: Attendance at a legal service which endeavours to meet the needs of its community. Students learn a range of lawyers0 skills and develop professional commitment and ethical standards. The subject adds a social dimension to academic training by creating an opportunity for students to assess the adequacy of law and legal processes in context.

Assessment: Legal service work: 80% + Written assignment or two court appearances plus report: 20%