LEGAL INTERNSHIP
LAW5INT
2018
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 regular classes both face to face and on line in which they study communication skills, technology and the law and issues relating to the future of the legal profession, diversity in the profession and legal ethics. Students also share their practice experiences and use their placement experience to discuss modes of lawyering and critically analyse the legal system in operation.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Successful completion of the first year of the Juris Doctor
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Approval from the Director of Programs
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an ability to reflect, in a sensitive and informed manner, on work and management issues involved in legal practice and policy making, including ethical issues in legal practice
- Activities:
- Reflective journal
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing (Writing)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
03. Through participation, observation, research, and reflection, develop knowledge of the work and management practices of legal firms and organisations and of other related matters involved in legal practice and policy-making,
- Activities:
- Reflective journal and Legal research essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing (Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
04. Analyse 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.
- Activities:
- Reflective journal and Legal research essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing (Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
05. Communicate clearly, in writing and orally, on matters relating to work and management practices of legal firms, ethical legal practice, and the maintenance of fairness and justice in the legal system
- Activities:
- Class participation (oral), oral presentation (Oral) and legal research essay (written)
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing (Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research (Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking (Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2018, Week 10-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
10
-
25
Five 2.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 25
and delivered via blended.
"FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
10
-
25
Ten 10.0 days placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 10 to week 25
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS PARTICIPATION | Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | 10 | 05 |
| ORAL PRESENTATION (800 word equivalent) | 10 | 05 | |
| THREE REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRIES (800 WORDS each - total 2400 words) | 30 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| LEGAL RESEARCH ESSAY (3000 words) | 50 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| CLINICAL PLACEMENT | Students must satisfactorily complete this placement. |
Melbourne, 2018, Week 31-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
31
-
51
Five 2.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 51
and delivered via blended.
"FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
31
-
51
Ten 10.0 days placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 51
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS PARTICIPATION | Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | 10 | 05 |
| ORAL PRESENTATION (800 word equivalent) | 10 | 05 | |
| THREE REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRIES (800 WORDS each - total 2400 words) | 30 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| LEGAL RESEARCH ESSAY (3000 words) | 50 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| CLINICAL PLACEMENT | Students must satisfactorily complete this placement. |
Melbourne, 2018, Week 42-52, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
Class requirements
Seminar
Week:
42
-
52
Five 2.0 hours seminar per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 42 to week 52
and delivered via blended.
"FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE"
Placement - Off Site
Week:
42
-
52
Ten 10.0 days placement - off site per study period
on weekdays
during the day
from week 42 to week 52
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS PARTICIPATION | Students will be informed of the criteria for class participation in subject materials. | 10 | 05 |
| ORAL PRESENTATION (800 word equivalent) | 10 | 05 | |
| THREE REFLECTIVE JOURNAL ENTRIES (800 WORDS each - total 2400 words) | 30 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| LEGAL RESEARCH ESSAY (3000 words) | 50 | 03, 04, 05 | |
| CLINICAL PLACEMENT | Students must satisfactorily complete this placement. |