law3rps legal rights, poverty and legal services

LEGAL RIGHTS, POVERTY AND LEGAL SERVICES

LAW3RPS

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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.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMary Anne Noone

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

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-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsLAW2RPS

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Lawyers in Conflict Australian Lawyers and Legal Aid

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorNoone M.A & Tomsen S.

Year2006

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherFEDERATION PRESS

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify, analyse and discuss the factors that impact on how the poor and disadvantaged enforce or defend their rights and entitlements
02. Describe, analyse and assess the merits of the various models of providing legal services to the poor and disadvantaged both domestically and internationally
03. Describe and evaluate the current state of the Australian legal aid system, including legal aid commissions, community legal centres and the private profession
04. Discuss and analyse the role of the legal profession in improving access to justice

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