law2cle clinical legal education
CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION
LAW2CLE
2014
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
This immigration based clinical course is presented in a social justice context. Students learn about human rights issues by working on real client files and assisting local Non-Government Organisations (NGOs). A simulation exercise deepens understanding of the development and implementation of Australian immigration law and policy. Practical legal skills of communication, legal research, file management, writing and working in a team are developed. Mindfulness training techniques are used to enhance practice and study. The course involves one day of legal placement each week in addition to weekly seminars, and may require out-of-hours work to meet deadlines.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorPeggy Kerdo
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Current enrolment in Bachelor of Laws. Entrance into the subject is by application only. Application forms can also be downloaded from the School's home page.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Practical Legal Skills | Prescribed | Ross Hyams, Susan Campbell and Adrian Evans | 3RD EDN, 2007 |
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size12
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeggy Kerdo
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500-word interview report | 15 | |
| 3,000-word written assignment | 30 | |
| class participation | 10 | |
| placement | 45 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size12
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeggy Kerdo
Class requirements
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500-word interview report | 15 | |
| 3,000-word written assignment | 30 | |
| class participation | 10 | |
| placement | 45 |