LAW4INB
LAW INTERNSHIP B
LAW4INB
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is created for students who have found their own volunteer placement in a law or law related field and who wish to complete an academic task related to their placement to gain academic credit.The subject complements LAW4INT which has a limited placement duration of 10 to 15 days. This subject is designed to accommodate placements of a longer duration such as 6 weeks and longer.The student is required to complete the placement satisfactorily and to complete an academic task which is normally an essay based on a topic or theme arisingfrom the placement. This essay will require the student to critically reflect on their experience and thoroughly research and analyse the issue they have chosen.< p>
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission to this subject is by application only Must complete 120 credit points Admission Into: LBLX - Bachelor of Laws (Complementary) LVLGE;LVLGEB - Bachelor of Laws LVLUE;LVLUEB - Bachelor of Laws LWLAS - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Asian Studies LWLAT;LWLATB - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts LWLBUSB - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business LWLEE LWLINT - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of International Relations LWLMC - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Media and Communication LWLPY;LWLPYB - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Psychological Science LWLSC;LWLSCB - Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Science LZCOML - Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws LZCRL;LZCRLB - Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Admission to this subject is by application only.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a reflective approach to learning by engaging with real world legal issues in a clinical context
- Activities:
- Participation in practicum requiring active engagement in the production of legal policy/research materials and/or the delivery of legal case work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Demonstrated application of legal research and oral and written communication skills to legal issues encountered during the practicum
- Activities:
- Participation in practicum requiring active engagement in the production of legal policy/research materials and/or the delivery of legal case work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Formulate a research topic about a real world legal issue
- Activities:
- Creative collaboration with academic and clinical supervisors
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
04. Apply written communication skills in the research and analysis of legal issues arising from the student#s practicum participation
- Activities:
- Research and compose a substantial piece of academic legal writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Apply critical thinking skills in the composition of a piece of legal writing to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of a real world legal issue experienced during the practicum
- Activities:
- Research and compose a substantial piece of academic legal writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 210.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal (400 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research Plan (800 word equivalent) | Students will be able to remotely engage in asynchronous or synchronous discussion with the subject coordinator. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Essay (3200 word equivalent) | To be submitted and marked online and in hard copy format. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Satisfactory Completion of Placement | Hurdle is required to demonstrate student has conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 210.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal (400 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research Plan (800 word equivalent) | Students will be able to remotely engage in asynchronous or synchronous discussion with the subject coordinator. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Essay (3200 word equivalent) | To be submitted and marked online and in hard copy format. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Satisfactory Completion of Placement | Hurdle is required to demonstrate student has conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 45
One 210.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal (400 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research Plan (800 word equivalent) | Students will be able to remotely engage in asynchronous or synchronous discussion with the subject coordinator. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Essay (3200 word equivalent) | To be submitted and marked online and in hard copy format. | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Satisfactory Completion of Placement | Hurdle is required to demonstrate student has conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02, 03, 04 |