law3lpc legal practice
LEGAL PRACTICE AND CONDUCT
LAW3LPC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
What constitutes ethical legal practice and conduct is the primary focus of this subject. This includes examining the legal practitioner's duty to the administration of law, the courts, clients and fellow practitioners and issues of personal and professional conduct. The context for this study is the issue of professional responsibility, reforms in the regulation of the legal profession and access to justice concerns. Students are encouraged to reflect on how a legal practitioner's duties and ethics are relevant to daily legal practice, as well as on the efficacy of law, the legal system, the legal profession and the nature of justice. Successful completion of the course satisfies the Council of Legal Education's requirements in the area of Professional Conduct.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMary Anne Noone
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (LAW2ECP or LAW3CPE)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Lawyers' Professional Responsibility in Australia and New Zealand | Prescribed | Dal Pont, G.E. | LAW BOOK CO, 4TH EDITION, 2010 |
| Readings | Legal Practice Act | Prescribed | N/A | 2004 (VIC) |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudith Gutman
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation | 10 | |
| one 2,000-word assignment | 35 | |
| one 2-hour examination | 55 |