LAW5216

Professional practice 512

(LAW)

Professor Sue Campbell/Mr Ross Hyams

12 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 + First/second semester + Clayton + Prerequisite: LAW3300, LAW2100 and LAW2200 + Prohibition: LAW5120

Synopsis: Attendance at a legal service which endeavours to meet the needs of its community. Students learn a range of lawyers' 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 court appearances plus report: 20%