law5hra human rights advocacy
HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY
LAW5HRA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject has been designed to enable students to develop their communication and research skills in the context of human rights practice. Working closely with legal practitioners from the organization Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, students will engage in activities designed to promote awareness of international human rights standards in Australia, including Federal and State legislative compliance with the principles of international human rights law, and to support practitioners who assist victims of human rights violations in Australia. Working under the supervision of an academic coordinator, and with the assistance of the administrative coordinator, students will engage in legal research and produce position papers, blog entries, submissions, and other materials as required by ALHR. Practical skills such as written communication skills for specific contexts such as social media or government submissions, file management, and team work will be developed. The subject involves one day a week in the ALHR clinic (Mondays, 9-4pm) and a fortnightly two hour seminar which will cover substantive topics of relevance to the work of ALHR.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission to subject is by application only. And must have completed either LAW5HRL (HUMAN RIGHTS LAW IN CONTEXT) OR LAW3HRL (HUMAN RIGHTS LAW) OR LAW3PIL (PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW) And admission Into: LMJD - Juris Doctor LVLGE - Bachelor of Laws LVLGEB - Bachelor of Laws LVLUE - Bachelor of Laws LVLUEB - Bachelor of Laws LMLAW - Master of Laws
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Approval from the subject coordinator is required to enrol in the subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Practical Legal Skills | Preliminary | Ross Hyams, Susan Campbell, Adrian Evans (2014) | OUP |
| Readings | The International Law of Human Rights | Prescribed | McBeth, Nolan and Rice (2011) | OUP |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand in a comprehensive way, of a variety of core rules and principles of international human rights law.
- Activities:
- Participation, reflection exercises, portfolio
02. Clearly and concisely communicate the content of a variety of legal texts including international treaties and domestic statutes.
- Activities:
- Participation, reflection exercises, portfolio
03. Critically assess the policy considerations that inform and influence the development of international human rights law in a domestic context.
- Activities:
- Participation, reflection exercises, portfolio
04. Display appropriate written and oral skills, including the skill of producing clear and cogent written materials in a variety of different formats, such as Position Papers, Blog entries or Government submissions.
- Activities:
- Participation, reflection exercises, portfolio
05. Work both independently and as part of a team, with other students and staff, to meet client expectations.
- Activities:
- Participation, reflection exercises, portfolio
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