CREST
LAW EXTENSION COMMITTEE
 
           
   
Winter Session 2013
 

PLEASE READ THE STUDENT MESSAGE BOARD BELOW FOR ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE WEBCAMPUS

The aim of the LEC WEBCAMPUS is to develop and maintain online resources for students who are enrolled in the LPAB Diploma in Law course.

THE LEC WEBCAMPUS:
Contains online registration with the LEC, subject materials for registered students, subject forums, personal details and assignment results screen, and is growing as additional facilities become available.

Sections include:

Subject Pages:
Contain course materials, links and other information specific to each of the 26 subjects.

Library and Resources:
Links to most of the Australian and international legal research and information sites available on the internet.

LPAB Exams:
Information in this section should be read in conjunction with any information provided by the LPAB.

Future Students:
Information for people interested in what the Diploma in Law course has to offer.

 

 

WELCOME TO THE LAW EXTENSION COMMITTEE

DIPLOMA IN LAW COURSE

Flexible – Study law part time or in distance mode, mid-year entry.

Affordable – Based on Winter 2013 fees ($505 per subject for tuition and $170 per subject for examination) it is possible to complete the course for less than $14,000.

Accessible – There is a wide range of entry criteria. Click on this link to view the entry categories: http://www.lpab.lawlink.nsw.gov.au.

Resources – Enjoy full access to Sydney Law Library's resources.

Features of the Course

  • Students enrol as students of the Legal Profession Admission Board (LPAB). They are taught by the University of Sydney at both the Camperdown campus and the St James campus in the Sydney CBD. The LPAB administers the course and awards the Diploma.

  • For distance students there are two weekend schools run each semester at the University’s main campus in Camperdown near the Sydney CBD. These are the main focus of the program for distance students.

  • Most of the teachers are practitioners; the others are academics teaching for metropolitan and regional universities. Emphasis is placed on attendance. The course is not an online or correspondence course.

  • Students have full access to the Sydney Law School library and online resources such as legal databases and law reports.

  • For the purposes of admission to the legal profession, the DIPLOMA IN LAW is equivalent to a law degree. The course has a practical orientation and emphasis in the course is on preparation for practice. Many lawyers practising in NSW and other jurisdictions in Australia have gained their qualification this way.

  • Examinations are conducted by the LPAB in March and September in Sydney, Parramatta, Canberra, Albury, Dubbo, Broken Hill, Newcastle, Armidale and Lismore.

  • While most students have university or other tertiary qualifications, the entry categories are flexible. Approximately 10% of students enter through the HSC, and special provision is made for those who are or have been police officers, nurses or paralegals.

 

The Law Extension Committee (LEC) was established by the Senate of the University of Sydney in 1964. The LEC's function is to provide legal education for students undertaking the NSW LPAB Diploma in Law examinations.

The LEC is appointed by the University Senate and comprises members and nominees proposed by the University, the Chief Justice of New South Wales, The NSW Bar Association and Law Society, and the Faculty of Law. Lectures are given by practitioners and university teachers. Weekend Schools are offered each semester for external students.

The aim of the LEC is to provide affordable and accessible legal education in support of the LPAB Diploma in Law course. The program is not able to offer all the services and individual attention of a comprehensive campus, however through our webcampus we endeavour to provide additional support and materials to aid students in their studies. This course requires students to manage their time efficiently to meet all requirements and to be able to work independently. There is a strong orientation towards education for legal practice.

Prospective students should visit the future students section for more information about the Diploma in Law program and visit the LPAB website for information on how to register as a Student-at-Law.

LEC WEBCAMPUS

The LEC has expanded all of its WEBCAMPUS facilities and all students enrolled in the course are given access to online registration, change of details, subject guides, notes and supplementary materials, subject discussion forum, secure assignment lodgement and receipting, assignment processing and results screen. This facility is constantly growing as we expand our services.

To enter the WEBCAMPUS --->QUICKLINK TO WEBCAMPUS LOGIN
To view the MESSAGE BOARD --->QUICKLINK TO MESSAGE BOARD

 

 
STUDENT MESSAGE BOARD - URGENT NOTICES BELOW
FOR ONGOING NOTICES FOR EACH SUBJECT PLEASE CLICK HERE.
     
16 May 2013  

CANCELLATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LECTURE

The Intellectual Property lecture scheduled for next Monday (20 May 2013) has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for later in the semester.

You will be notified when the details of the rescheduled lecture are confirmed.

     
16 May 2013  

CAMPUS WiFi

The University of Sydney ICT has advised that any LPAB students unable to access the UniSydney wireless network should contact the ICT Help Desk directly on 9351 6000. The Help Desk will reset your password over the phone so that WiFi is enabled.

     
9 May 2013  

LEC ORIENTATION & LEGAL INSTITUTIONS INTRODUCTORY WEEKEND SCHOOL

The LEC will be holding its Orientation for the Winter Semester 2013 tomorrow, Friday 10 May, from 9 am, for all new students. Overseas qualified students will now follow a separate program from 11.15am. The Orientation will finish around 2.30pm. Click here to view the program. Please note that the program has been revised since it was sent to students as part of the enrolment pack, but any changes will only affect overseas qualified students.

There is also an Introductory Weekend School on Saturday 11 May and Sunday 12 May 2013 for ALL students enrolled in Legal Institutions. The Legal Institutions Introductory Weekend School should be attended by both evening lecture and weekend school students. No material will be repeated at a later date. Click here to view the program. Legal Institutions students should ensure that they register on line as soon as possible so that they may be allocated to one of the computer research workshops. Students will also need to download the materials for the Introductory Weekend School which are now available from the Course Materials section of the Webcampus.

     
9 May 2013  

LAW OF ASSOCIATIONS EVENING LECTURES

This is just a reminder that the Law of Associations evening lectures commence on Thursday 16 May and that there will be no lecture this evening for that subject.

     
6 May 2013  

CHANGE IN STARTING TIME, INDUSTRIAL LAW EVENING LECTURES

Would Industrial Law students please be advised that for the first half of semester their lectures on Monday evenings in St James Lecture Theatre 6 will not start until 6.30 pm. Apologies for the late notification of this change. Lectures in the second half of semester will start at 6 pm.

     
6 May 2013  

UNIKEY ACCOUNT INFORMATION - REGISTER NOW!

From Monday 6 May 2013, new students who have registered online with the LEC during the enrolment period can begin to self register for their Unikey Acount. Refer to the instructions for more information.

To self register for your Unikey Account click here.

Existing students will have their Unikey Account re-validated once they have registered online for the current session.

If you have not registered online then this will delay your access to the supplementary materials available on the Law Library's electronic reserve. Please register online without delay.

     
3 May 2013  

LPAB CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT

Would students please note that registering online with the LEC is not a confirmation of their enrolment with the LPAB. If students have not received their enrolment confirmation letter within 3 weeks of lodging their enrolment application, they should contact the LPAB's Student Services Officer.

The LEC online registration process for the current session allows the LPAB's students to gain access to their course materials (where applicable) by the commencement of lectures. A successful online registration with the LEC does not mean a student's enrolment application has been processed and accepted by the LPAB.

     
22 April 2013  

WINTER SESSION 2013 - LEC WEBCAMPUS ONLINE REGISTRATIONS

ALL students should register online between Friday 26 April and Friday 3 May 2013 (even if they have an application pending with the LPAB). Registering during that period ensures that you have access to the LEC Webcampus prior to the commencement of lectures.

Subject guides are currently being updated and will progressively become available for downloading from the Subject Pages by the commencement of lectures. Subject guides can also be accessed, together with additional materials (if available),via the Webcampus upon successful completion of the online registration form. Please note that you will not have immediate access to the Webcampus once you have registered.

The enrolment packages were posted out in the second week of April. However, the enrolment package is also available from the Administration section of this website.

We would like to remind students that the LPAB examination results are not available on the LEC Webcampus. Pass results will be posted on the LPAB's website on 26 April 2013.

If you are a Legal Institutions student, prompt registration ensures that you are allocated to one of the computer legal research workshops that will be held at the Legal Institutions Introductory Weekend School on Sunday 12 May 2013. Please note that spaces at these research workshops are limited.

     
18 April 2013  

LEC BOOKLIST, WINTER 2013 SEMESTER

Please note that the prescribed texts and materials for the Winter 2013 semester are currently being reviewed in preparation for the start of lectures. Click here to view the current booklist (now as at 7 May 2013). Further updates to this document will be provided as information is received from lecturers. This information can also be found in the subject guides as they become available.

     
14 March 2012   LEC CODE OF CONDUCT

The Course Information Handbook in recent years has included a section “Conduct, Character and the Study of Law”. Principles of behavior appropriate to the environments in which our program is offered have been gathered into one foundation document. You are welcome to make suggestions. It will be part of the obligations of all involved with the LEC program to become familiar with, and abide by, the Code. A copy of the document is available on the Ongoing Message Board in the General LEC Notices section.
     
 
 
Phone:   (02) 9392 0320
Fax:   (02) 9392 0329
     
Email:   enquiries@lec.pip.com.au
     
Address:   Law Extension Committee, The University of Sydney
St James Campus
Level 6, 173-175 Phillip Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000
     
     
 
 
 
 

 


 

Law Extension Committee
The University of Sydney
Ph: (02) 9392 0320
Fax: (02) 9392 0329
Email: enquiries@lec.pip.com.au

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