LAW5INB
LAW INTERNSHIP B
LAW5INB
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is created for students who have found their own volunteer placement in a law or law related field and who wish to complete an academic task related to their placement to gain academic credit. This subject is designed to accommodate placements of a longer duration such as 6 weeks and longer. The student is required to complete the placement satisfactorily and to complete an academic task which is normally an essay based on a topic or theme arising from the placement. This essay will require the student to critically reflect on their experience and thoroughly research and analyse the issue they have chosen.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission into LMJD - Juris Doctor AND Successful completion of the first year of the Juris Doctor (120 Credit points) AND Admission into this subject is by application only; approval from Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Various reading resources will be made available on the LMS and self sourced | Recommended | Various | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice in the clinical setting
- Activities:
- Participation in practicum requiring active engagement in the production of legal policy/research materials and/or the delivery of legal case work
02. Demonstrated application of legal research and written communication skills to legal issues encountered during the practicum
- Activities:
- Participation in practicum requiring active engagement in the production of legal policy/research materials and/or the delivery of legal case work
03. Formulate a research topic to evaluate complex legal issues and concepts at an abstract level
- Activities:
- Creative collaboration with academic and clinical supervisors
04. Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice
- Activities:
- Research and compose a substantial piece of academic legal writing
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Thirty 7.0 days practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory completion of practicum | Successful completion of the Professional Experience Placement is a hurdle requirement for this subject. | 01, 02 | |
| Research essay 6,500 words | 100 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Thirty 7.0 days practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory completion of practicum | Successful completion of the Professional Experience Placement is a hurdle requirement for this subject. | 01, 02 | |
| Research essay 6,500 words | 100 | 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 45
Thirty 7.0 days practical per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory completion of practicum | Successful completion of the Professional Experience Placement is a hurdle requirement for this subject. | 01, 02 | |
| Research essay 6,500 words | 100 | 03, 04 |