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.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Ben Walsh
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
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-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ben 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ben 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 enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Ben 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 |