law3cip cont issues in the legal profession
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
LAW3CIP
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will explore contemporary issues in the legal profession, locally, nationally, and internationally.The subject will place the profession within the pantheon of professions,provide a brief history of the profession internationally and nationally, but focus on the issues that are driving contemporary practice including the impact of disruptive technologies and new practice vistas. Legal and ethical opportunities and challenges arising from legal disruption will also be examined.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMira Stammers
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Completion of 120cps of law subjects. Must be admitted to a Bachelor of Laws undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Laws double degree or graduate entry Bachelor of Laws (including LVLGE and LVLGEB) offered by the Law School.
Co-requisites NA
Incompatible subjects NA
Equivalent subjects NA
Special conditions This subject has been developed in accordance with Guidelines for an Inclusive Curriculum. Students enrolling in this subject will therefore not be disadvantaged with respect to their culture, gender, socioeconomic background, age, religion or disability.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014 (Vic), including, in particular, the Legal Profession Uniform Law at Schedule 1 | Prescribed | N/A | Legislation |
| Readings | Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015 | Prescribed | N/A | Legislation |
| Readings | Legal Profession Uniform Law Australian Solicitors# Conduct Rules 2015 | Prescribed | N/A | Legislation |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a broad understanding of contemporary issues challenging the legal profession
- Activities:
- Prescribed and recommended reading, lecture, seminar, assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
02. Interpret and apply the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014 (Vic), Legal Profession Uniform General Rules 2015 and Legal Profession Uniform Law Australian Solicitors Conduct Rules 2015 in relation to emerging legal startups
- Activities:
- Prescribed and recommended reading, lecture, seminar, assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
03. Demonstrate an understanding of the social, technological and economic issues having an impact on the role of the professional lawyer
- Activities:
- Prescribed and recommended reading, lecture, seminar, assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
04. Analyse ethical dilemmas arising from current social, technological and economic change
- Activities:
- Prescribed and recommended reading, lecture, seminar, assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking)
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