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.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Peggy Kerdo
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/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 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 12
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peggy 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 enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: 12
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Peggy 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 |