law4int legal internship

LEGAL INTERNSHIP

LAW4INT

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject allows students to participate in a placement at an organisation undertaking legal work, such as a law firm or government department, while concurrently undertaking academic study. Students may apply for placement opportunities organised by the Law School or apply on the basis of a self organised placement. Self organised placements must be approved by the Coordinator, must be unpaid and not in an organisation where the student has worked or is currently working. Students have five classes both face to face and on line in which they study current issues relating issues facing the legal profession. Students also required to reflect on their practice experience in their journal entries and oral presentation.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSue Marshall

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Completed 120 CP's of LAW level 1 subjects and 60 CP's of level 2 subjects and enrolment in subject is by application

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsStudents cannot enrol in any of these placement subjects without securing a placement, and written approval from the Subject Coordinator or Experiential Learning Team.

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedYes

Work-based learningYes

Self sourced or Uni sourcedSelf Sourced
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subjectEntire subject

Total hours/days required90-112.5 hours

Location of WBL activity (region)Flexible

WBL addtional requirementsHosts complete an evaluation on professional behaviours. Other additional requirements will depend on the host organisation but may include a Working with Children’s Check, Police Check, selection interview, host organisation agreements, host inductions.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate an ability to critically reflect on their practical experience.

02. Develop their knowledge, through participation, observation, research, and reflection, on their practical experience.

03. Critically analyse and discuss issues relating to the maintenance of fairness and justice in the administration of the law, the court system and other parts of the legal system.

04. Demonstrate communication skills through critical analysis of their practical experience in the context of the subject materials.

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Summer, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45 - 7
One 12.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 45 - 7
Three 2.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 7 and delivered via blended.

Supervised ResearchWeek: 45 - 7
Two 2.00 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 7 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class Participation Activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO4
Four Reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationReflective journals : (500 Words each) - total 1500 wordsOral Presentation (800 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Legal Research Essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 45 - 7
One 12.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
the duration of the placement can range between 10-15 days.

SeminarWeek: 45 - 7
Three 2.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 7 and delivered via blended.

Supervised ResearchWeek: 45 - 7
Two 2.00 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 7 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class Participation Activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO4
Four Reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationReflective journals : (500 Words each) - total 1500 wordsOral Presentation (800 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Legal Research Essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO2

Bendigo, 2020, Week 09-26, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 9 - 26
One 12.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 9 - 26
Three 2.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 26 and delivered via blended.

Supervised ResearchWeek: 9 - 26
Two 2.00 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 26 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class Participation Activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO4
Four Reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationReflective journals : (500 Words each) - total 1500 wordsOral Presentation (800 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Legal Research Essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 09-26, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 26
One 12.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
the duration of the placement can range between 10-15 days.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 26
Three 2.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 26 and delivered via blended.
FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE

Supervised ResearchWeek: 10 - 26
Two 2.00 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 26 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class Participation Activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO4
Four Reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationReflective journals : (500 Words each) - total 1500 wordsOral Presentation (800 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Legal Research Essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO2

Bendigo, 2020, Week 23-31, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 23 - 31
One 12.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 23 - 31
Three 2.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via blended.

Supervised ResearchWeek: 23 - 31
Two 2.00 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class Participation Activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO4
Four Reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationReflective journals : (500 Words each) - total 1500 wordsOral Presentation (800 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Legal Research Essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 23-31, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 23 - 31
One 12.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
the duration of the placement can range between 10-15 days.

SeminarWeek: 23 - 31
Three 2.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via blended.
FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE

Supervised ResearchWeek: 23 - 31
Two 2.00 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 23 to week 31 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class Participation Activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO4
Four Reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationReflective journals : (500 Words each) - total 1500 wordsOral Presentation (800 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Legal Research Essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO2

Bendigo, 2020, Week 30-44, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 30 - 44
One 12.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 30 - 44
Three 2.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via blended.

Supervised ResearchWeek: 30 - 44
Two 2.00 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class Participation Activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO4
Four Reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationReflective journals : (500 Words each) - total 1500 wordsOral Presentation (800 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Legal Research Essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 30-44, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSue Marshall

Class requirements

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 31 - 44
One 12.00 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via face-to-face.
the duration of the placement can range between 10-15 days.

SeminarWeek: 31 - 44
Three 2.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via blended.
FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE

Supervised ResearchWeek: 31 - 44
Two 2.00 hours supervised research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Class Participation Activity (1200 words)Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO4
Four Reflective thinking elements a. 3 reflective journalsb. 1 five minute oral presentationReflective journals : (500 Words each) - total 1500 wordsOral Presentation (800 word Equivalent)Assessment will require students to demonstrate critical and reflective thinking skills	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Legal Research Essay (2000 words)Students will be required to develop a research question from a set topic area that is linked to their placement experience.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	45	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Satisfactory completion of placementHurdle requirement: student must demonstrate that have conducted themselves satisfactorily from the perspective of the host.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO2