MLL420 - Deakin Law Clinic
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Deakin Downtown, Waterfront (Geelong) Trimester 2: Deakin Downtown, Waterfront (Geelong) Trimester 3: Deakin Downtown, Waterfront (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | MLL337, MLL412, MLL414, MLL415, MLL416 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | For Bachelor of Laws (including combined Law awards) students only |
| Prerequisite: | Must have passed 6 credit points of M312 core units |
| Corequisite: | MLP235 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Compulsory induction (online or face to face). |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Compulsory induction (online or face to face). Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
Content
The Deakin Law Clinic provides pro bono legal advice and/or assistance to eligible clients. Deakin Law Clinic allows students to assist clients from initial client interviews to drafting letters of advice and drafting key legal documents such as court documents and correspondence to third parties. Students undertake legal analysis and problem solving for real clients, gaining firsthand experience under the supervision of the unit supervisor and experienced legal practitioners. Students get the opportunity to deepen and critically reflect upon their substantive legal knowledge while developing critical professional and practical skill through direct client advice, advocacy and policy work. Students apply to the Deakin Law Clinic unit and may be placed in a variety of a clinical practice areas including employment law, civil law, family law, criminal law and policy advocacy law. Students will be able to register for the unit by campus.
Unit fee information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current Students website.
Hurdle requirements
Students must meet required hours for engagement in clinical programs and to successfully complete the unit. Failure to meet the hurdle requirement will mean a result of zero for the unit.