LEGAL STUDIES WORKPLACE PRACTICE
LST3LSW
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides Bachelor of Legal Studies students with a greater understanding of how their knowledge and skills can be applied in different occupational roles and contexts. By exploring applied practices in government and community sectors, and completing employment- related excercises, students are made familiar with a wide range of vocational pathways. Specific topics covered include: the structure and functions of government departments and community organizations; how these interface with the legal system, especially the criminal justice system; positions and programs within public and community sectors; relevant terms, concepts and processes including research and policy development, case-management and advocacy; working with clients groups; and practitioners' ethical and legal responsibilities. Students are strongly encouraged to complete this subject as preparation for undertaking LST3LWC: Legal Studies Workplace Competence.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: 30 credit points of second year Legal Studies subjects including LST2LJP and 30 credit points of any second year Humanities or Social Sciences subjects, or subject coordinator's approval. Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Legal Studies (LBLS)
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Legal Studies (LBLS)
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Weekly readings available via LMS and/or e-reserve in the library. | Prescribed | N/A | N/A |
City, 2014, Week 03-03, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susanne Davies
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 03 - 03
One 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per day on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 03 and delivered via blended.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 03 - 03
Four 7.5 hours lecture/workshop per day on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 03 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Two 20 minute employment practice exercises (equivalent to 500 words each) | 20 | |
| Two 30 minutes on-line quizzes (equivalent to 750 words each) | 40 | |
| one 1,500-word employment application exercise | 40 |