law5inb law internship b
LAW INTERNSHIP B
LAW5INB
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. This subject complements LAW5INT 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 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-ordinatorSue Marshall
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Successful completion of the first year subjects (120cp) of the Juris Doctor (LMJD) and approval from Law School Director of the Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students admitted to this subject on application to Law School Director of the Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
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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City Campus, 2019, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 45
Fifteen 7.5 days practical per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"the duration of the placement can range between 10-15 days."
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory completion of practicum | Hurdle requirement :student must demonstrate that they have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02 | |
| Research proposal and research plan (700 words) | 20 | 03, 04 | |
| Research essay (5800 words) | Research essay topic must be approved by subject coordinator | 80 | 02, 04 |
City Campus, 2019, Week 45-14, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 45
Fifteen 7.5 days practical per study period on weekdays during the day in week 45 and delivered via face-to-face.
"the duration of the placement can range between 10-15 days."
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory completion of practicum | Hurdle requirement :student must demonstrate that they have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02 | |
| Research proposal and research plan (700 words) | 20 | 03, 04 | |
| Research essay (5800 words) | Research essay topic must be approved by subject coordinator | 80 | 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Fifteen 7.5 days practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"the duration of the placement can range between 10-15 days."
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory completion of practicum | Hurdle requirement :student must demonstrate that they have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02 | |
| Research proposal and research plan (700 words) | 20 | 03, 04 | |
| Research essay (5800 words) | Research essay topic must be approved by subject coordinator | 80 | 02, 04 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall
Class requirements
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Fifteen 7.5 days practical per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"the duration of the placement can range between 10-15 days."
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfactory completion of practicum | Hurdle requirement :student must demonstrate that they have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host. | 01, 02 | |
| Research proposal and research plan (700 words) | 20 | 03, 04 | |
| Research essay (5800 words) | Research essay topic must be approved by subject coordinator | 80 | 02, 04 |