Law Clinic

Unit details
MLL351 Law Clinic (B, G, W) 1 credit point

(For Bachelor of Laws students only)

This is a Work Experience in Industry (WEI) unit.
MLL351 Law Clinic counts for 10 days towards the professional work experience component of the course.
Unit chair: M Ebejer

Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications at http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/it-support/computer-standards.php

Quota applies; Enrolment by application to the LLB Program Coordinator only.

Applications have closed for Law Clinic during Trimester 3 2008, Trimester 1 2009 and Trimester 2 2009 at Barwon Community Legal Centre in Geelong (G) Applications closed 19 September 2008.

Applications have closed for Law Clinic during Trimester 3 2008, Trimester 1 2009 and Trimester 2 2009 at Western Suburbs Legal Service in Newport (B) Applications closed 19 September 2008.

Applications for the next intake for Law Clinic at South West Community Legal Centre (Warrnabool) are now open for law Clinic during Trimester 1 2009. Applications close 7 November 2009. Application form (pdf 209KB)

More information about:

Law Clinic at Geelong Community Legal Service & Geelong Law Clinic Synopsis
Law Clinic at Western Suburbs Legal Service (Newport, Melbourne)
Law Clinic at South West Community Legal Centre (Warrnambool)

Content
The unit enables students to gain an appreciation of certain aspects of legal practice and to extend and deepen their theoretical knowledge of the law by working under supervision in a community legal service. During their placement in the legal service, students will receive instruction in the following areas of legal practice: taking instructions and client interviewing; fact finding; dispute resolution and negotiation; providing advice and counselling of a legal nature; legal research and problem-solving; the litigation process; and advocacy.

Assessment
Clinical performance 70% Student Journal 30%