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 Clinical Legal Experience - LAWS2304
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Faculty: Faculty of Law
 
 
School:  Faculty of Law
 
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.167 (more info)
 
 
Contact Hours per Week: 8
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisites: LAWS6210; LAWS2311
 
 
Fee Band: 3 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

Clinical legal education takes students out of the classroom and places them in a law practice. This is both to enable students to analyse the effect of law in practice, and to engender in students an appreciation of the ethical, social and practical complexity of the legal system. Students are required to attend the Faculty's clinic, the Kingsford Legal Centre, one full day a week. The clinic is a community legal centre which provides a free legal service to the local community. Students work on clients files under the supervision of experienced clinical supervisors who are practising solicitors. This involves interviewing clients, and the research, drafting and preparation necessary to resolve legal difficulties by litigation or other means. Students are also required to attend evening advice sessions during which they interview people attending for legal advice from volunteer solicitors. A daily tutorial and a weekly class provide an opportunity for discussion and analysis of the students' experiences, and for instruction in legal procedure and skills. There are also regular opportunities to attend Court and Tribunals. Major areas of work in which students will be involved include domestic violence, discrimination, consumer credit, victims compensation, family law, employment law, wills, legal aid and criminal justice issues. As well as clients files, students take part in community education, and in policy and reform work. The course is offered in both teaching sessions and over summer. A student who has enrolled in and who has passed or failed LAWS2303 Clinical Legal Experience (Intensive) may not enrol in this course without the approval of the Associate Dean. Students should note that due to requirements of caseloads, students will be required to attend during midsession holidays and study breaks.

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