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LAW5216

Professional practice 512

Associate Professor S Campbell

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
* Disallowed subject combination: may not take this subject if Professional practice (summer) already passed

Objectives Students completing this subject should have acquired (1) the ability to analyse critically legal principles and the legal system in the context of contemporary society; (2) an understanding of the extent to which the law and the legal system meet the needs of the community; (3) skills involving judgment, such as the investigation of facts, the recognition of issues, the analysis of problems and situations, the use of tactics and decision-making; (4) skills in oral and written communication required of lawyers, including interviewing, counselling, negotiating, advocacy and drafting; (5) an understanding of professional legal issues of ethics and morality.

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%

Texts

Campbell S and others Lawyers practice manual (Vic.) Law Book (loose-leaf updated)


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