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LAWS5225: Legal Internship
2025 unit information
This unit enables students to work in a public interest or public sector organisation which undertakes legal service delivery, advocacy or policy research. Through practical experience in the workplace students will gain a deeper understanding of an area of substantive law, an awareness of the interplay between law and policy, and an enhanced appreciation of legal ethical issues. Under supervision and with support, students will develop legal practice skills including communication and collaboration, will improve their capacity for reflective practice, and will gain new personal insights into their personal and professional direction and development.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Law School
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Law |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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Corequisites:
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None |
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LAWS3525 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Evaluate your experience of practice-related dimensions of an area of substantive law;
- LO2. Identify and assess legal ethical issues in a professional setting;
- LO3. Identify necessary skills for successful professional practice;
- LO4. Demonstrate skills in practical and class-based communication and collaboration;
- LO5. Reflect on the challenges and rewards of public interest professional practice.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
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