LEGAL RIGHTS, POVERTY AND LEGAL SERVICES
LAW3RPS
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The scope and limits of improving access to justice are explored in this subject. The capacity of individuals to enjoy their rights is discussed. The various approaches to delivering legal services for the poor and disadvantaged are critically analysed. A major focus is the development of Australia's community legal centres within the context of the Australian legal aid system. The current trends in the provision of legal aid services are examined and evaluated. Comparisons are made with developments in the USA, UK and Canada.
School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Mary Anne Noone
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LAW1LIM and 60 CP'S of LAW level 1 subjects and 60 CP'S of LAW level 2 subjects
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW2RPS
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Lawyers in Conflict Australian Lawyers and Legal Aid
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Noone M.A & Tomsen S.
Year: 2006
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Publisher: FEDERATION PRESS
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
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