law4lpp legal practice
LEGAL PRACTICE AND CONDUCT CLINICAL PLACEMENT
LAW4LPP
2016
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
Ethical legal practice and conduct are the primary focus of this unit. This includes examining the legal practitioner's duty to the administration of law, the courts, clients and fellow practitioners, issues of personal and professional conduct and basic trust accounting. The context for this study is the issue of access to justice and recent reform to the legal system, in particular the legal profession. Additionally, students are placed in a legal aid environment where they have the opportunity to be practically involved in legal practice under supervision. 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. This unit meets the requirements of the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria in the area Professional Conduct.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM and completed a minimum of 180cp of LAW% subjects
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Entrance into the course is by application only. Application forms can be downloaded from the Law School's homepage.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Lawyers' Professional Responsibility | Prescribed | Dal Pont, G. E., | THOMSON (LAWBOOK CO.), 3RD EDITION |
| Readings | Legal Profession Act | Prescribed | . . . | 2004 (VIC). |
| Readings | Practical legal skills | Prescribed | Campbell and Evans | 3RD EDN. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the regulatory, complaint and disciplinary processes for the legal profession
- Activities:
- Lecture/seminar, assessment activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
02. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legal aspects of the lawyer/client relationship including the contractual, tortious and fiduciary nature of the relationship
- Activities:
- Lecture/seminar, assessment activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the statutory and common law rules governing lawyers,professional conduct in relation to clients, the courts and third parties
- Activities:
- Lecture/seminar, assessment activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate an understanding of the various frameworks/approaches for making ethical decisions in a practical context
- Activities:
- Lecture/seminar, assessment activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Analyse the professional responsibilities of a legal practitioner and apply these to real legal practice situations
- Activities:
- Clinical Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
06. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fiduciary nature of the lawyer/client relationship including knowledge of the statutory requirements regulating trust accounting.
- Activities:
- Lecture/seminar, assessment activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
07. Demonstrate reflective skills
- Activities:
- Clinical Placement Reflective journals
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
08. Analyse, evaluate and perform the professional ethical responsibilities of a lawyer in the context of daily legal practice
- Activities:
- Clinical Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
09. Demonstrate effective legal interviewing, oral and written communication skills
- Activities:
- Clinical Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
10. Work well within their team and with staff
- Activities:
- Clinical Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
11. Demonstrate effective legal research skills with an immediate and practical purpose
- Activities:
- Clinical Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
12. Demonstrate understanding of the barriers faced by people in accessing the legal system
- Activities:
- Clinical Placement
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size12
Enrolment information TBC TBC
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06 | |
| One 2,500-word case study | 30 | 04, 05 | |
| Supervised performance in clinical placement | For more detailed information please refer to subject outline provided in first lecture. | 40 | 08, 09, 10, 11 |
| ten reflective journals | 10 | 07, 12 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size12
Enrolment information TBC TBC
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
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 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06 | |
| One 2,500-word case study | 30 | 04, 05 | |
| Supervised performance in clinical placement | For more detailed information please refer to subject outline provided in first lecture. | 40 | 08, 09, 10, 11 |
| ten reflective journals | 10 | 07, 12 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 31-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 51
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 51
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 51
One 1.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word assignment | 040 | 01, 02, 03, 06 | |
| One 2,500-word case study | 040 | 04, 05 | |
| Supervised performance in clinical placement | For more detailed information please refer to subject outline provided in first lecture. | 000 | 08, 09, 10, 11 |
| ten reflective journals | 020 | 07, 12 |
Melbourne, 2016, Week 45-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 45
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45
One 1.0 days placement - off site per week on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word assignment | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 06 | |
| One 2,500-word case study | 30 | 04, 05 | |
| Supervised performance in clinical placement | For more detailed information please refer to subject outline provided in first lecture. | 40 | 08, 09, 10, 11 |
| ten reflective journals | 10 | 07, 12 |