LAW1003

Skills, ethics and research A 103 (3 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Mr Andrew Crockett

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Summer 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: Upon completion of this unit, students will: (a) have been introduced to the key principles of legal ethics; (b) have applied legal ethics to a factual situation involving a legal firm; (c) have experienced the process of working in a team to achieve a common goal; (d) have written a letter of advice to a client charged with criminal offences; and (e) have prepared a plea of guilty for presentation in court.

Assessment: Module 1: Letter of advice 10% (1200 words, also assessed as part of host unit) and written plea 15% (1200 words) submitted in first semester. Module 2: Teamwork 10% (based on a team report assessed as part of the host unit) and reflective journal 15% (1200 words) submitted in second semester.

Corequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process