External Placement Program
LAWS5131
In this unit of study students are afforded the opportunity to work the equivalent of one day per week during the semester in a 'public interest' placement site. In addition, students attend fortnightly seminars which are designed to promote discussion and reflection on a range of issues that may arise during the course of the placement as well as seminar presentations on matters relevant to public interest externships. The unit has a public interest focus which is reflected in the selection of placement sites.At the end of the unit students should have:* acquired a better sense of the professional and personal responsibilities associated with the practice of law;* developed an appreciation that the law is a people profession;* observed and participated in a high level of problem solving flowing from real case files (where appropriate);* been introduced to the basic inter-personal skills involved in the practice of law;* interacted with legal professionals in a flexible learning environment;* been introduced to aspects of the practice of law such as legal writing, advocacy and time management; and* developed the character and habits of a reflective practitioner.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 1, 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: LAWS5131
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No