LEGAL RIGHTS, POVERTY AND LEGAL SERVICES
LAW3RPS
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The scope and limits of improving access to justice are explored in this subject. The capacity of individuals to enjoy their rights is discussed. The various approaches to delivering legal services for the poor and disadvantaged are critically analysed. A major focus is the development of Australia's community legal centres within the context of the Australian legal aid system. The current trends in the provision of legal aid services are examined and evaluated. Comparisons are made with developments in the USA, UK and Canada.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Mary Anne Noone
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW1CRL
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW2RPS
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Available to Bachelor of Laws students as a law elective
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Lawyers in Conflict Australian Lawyers and Legal Aid | Prescribed | Noone M.A & Tomsen S. | FEDERATION PRESS 2006 |