LAW INTERNSHIP B
LAW4INB
2019
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.The subject complements LAW4INT which has a limited placement duration of 10 to 15 days. 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 arisingfrom the placement. This essay will require the student to critically reflect on their experience and thoroughly research and analyse the issue they have chosen.< p>
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW1LIM and completed 60credit points of LAW level 1 subjects and 60 credit points of level 2 subjects and enrolment in subject is by application
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Students cannot enrol in any of these placement subjects without securing a placement, and written approval from the Subject Coordinator or Experiential Learning Team.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a reflective approach to learning by engaging with real world legal issues in a clinical context
- Activities:
- Participation in practicum requiring active engagement in the production of legal policy/research materials and/or the delivery of legal case work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Demonstrated application of legal research and oral 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
- 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)
03. Formulate a research topic about a real world legal issue
- Activities:
- Creative collaboration with academic and clinical supervisors
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
04. Apply written communication skills in the research and analysis of legal issues arising from the students practicum participation
- Activities:
- Research and compose a substantial piece of academic legal writing
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Apply critical thinking skills in the composition of a piece of legal writing to demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of a real world legal issue experienced during the practicum
- Activities:
- Research and compose a substantial piece of academic legal writing
- 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)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 210.0 hours practical per study period 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 study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal and Research Plan (800 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research Essay (3200 word equivalent) | Research essay topic must be approved by subject coordinator | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Satisfactory Completion of Placement | Hurdle is requirement :student must demonstrate that they have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
One 210.0 hours practical per study period 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 study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal and Research Plan (800 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research Essay (3200 word equivalent) | Research essay topic must be approved by subject coordinator | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Satisfactory Completion of Placement | Hurdle is requirement :student must demonstrate that they have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 45
One 210.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"classes will run until Feb 2020"
SeminarWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal and Research Plan (800 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research Essay (3200 word equivalent) | Research essay topic must be approved by subject coordinator | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Satisfactory Completion of Placement | Hurdle is requirement :student must demonstrate that they have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 23-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 23 - 31
One 210.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 23 - 31
One 2.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal and Research Plan (800 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research Essay (3200 word equivalent) | Research essay topic must be approved by subject coordinator | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Satisfactory Completion of Placement | Hurdle is requirement :student must demonstrate that they have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 45-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sue Marshall
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 45
One 210.0 hours practical per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 45
One 2.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal and Research Plan (800 word equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Research Essay (3200 word equivalent) | Research essay topic must be approved by subject coordinator | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Satisfactory Completion of Placement | Hurdle is requirement :student must demonstrate that they have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02, 03, 04 |