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LAW7410 - Trust and office accounting3 points, SCA Band 3, 0.0625 EFTSLPostgraduate Faculty of LawLeader: Damian Knowles & Megan AustinOffered
City (Melbourne) Term 1 2008 (On-campus block of classes) SynopsisThis subject is concerned with the statutory requirements and rules relating to the keeping of trust and office accounts, the fiduciary duties arising out of holding client's money and the obligations on the practitioner relating to costs information and the rendering of accounts to clients. It will require the development of skills in interpersonal relationships and practice management. The understanding of professional values will be enhanced ObjectivesThe primary objective is that those who have successfully completed the Diploma course, of which this subject is a part, will have the broad knowledge, skills and ethical awareness to undertake legal practice. Students who have successfully completed this subject will have acquired the following competencies:
AssessmentOn-line (course code 2772) Regular feedback will be provided on written exercises and oral presentation. Two written assessments: 40% and 60% each. Assessment will be according to the grades 'Merit', 'Pass' or 'Fail' Contact hoursIntensive 30 hours per week for 1 week |