Unit details
MLL351 - Law Clinic
| Offered at: | (X) |
|---|---|
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Offerings: | Trimester 1, trimester 2 or trimester 3 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | (For Bachelor of Laws students only) |
| Work experience in industry: | This is a Work Experience in Industry (WEI) unit. |
| Unit chair: | M Ebejer |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Note: Quota and special permission applies: applications must be made to the LLB Program Coordinator. Please see http://www.deakin.edu.au/buslaw/law/currentstudents/lawclinic.php for selection criteria, application forms and further information. Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. | |
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
Journal 40%, Host Assessment 60%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Student Contribution Rate*** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1178 | $1178 | $1178 | $2722 | $2846 |
* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.
