Practical orientation
Orientation towards practising law 
The LLB and combined Law programs are designed principally as qualifications for entry to the legal profession. Whilst the School of Law recognises that not all law graduates practise law, the LLB course was developed with the belief that its primary role is to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and attributes which are necessary for the professional practise of law.
The development of professional skills
Law students will emerge from Deakin with a broad technical competency, a specialisation in commercial law and an appreciation of how the law operates in practice. They will also have acquired highly developed research and analytical capabilities, a facility to quickly master a situation and the ability to present a case in a persuasive and convincing manner. All of these elements are important components of our legal training.
Practical course requirements
Professional Experience
You will be required to complete 30 days professional work experience in a legal environment to gain experience on how the law operates in practice. This practical experience will provide you with an enriched formal legal education and prepare you for employment in the industry.
Practical Legal Skills
The Practical Legal Skills (PLS) program is designed to give you experience in a variety of different dispute resolution methods. The PLS program is seen as a valuable way of developing research skills and the ability to present arguments orally and in writing. The program requires the completion of four units, and normally one unit is undertaken each year. The units are MLL010 Moot, MLL020 Mediation, MLL030 Arbitration and MLL040 Witness Examination. Information on these units can be found in the handbook
Law Clinic
In conjunction with community Legal Services, the School of Law offers a clinical skills unit, Law Clinic. Students work at a legal service under the supervision of a legal practitioner and assist the practitioner, take instructions and advise and represent clients. This forms the basis of the development of skills in interviewing, counselling, negotiation, communication and advocacy.
