Deakin Law Clinic

Students will manage legal matters under supervision of the Clinical Solicitors, which may include initial client intake and interview, drafting legal documents, information or advice to final outcome and closing of files (subject to Clinic time limits).

Undertaking a placement within any of the practice areas at Deakin Law Clinic unit is worth one credit point and will satisfy the compulsory Work Integrated Learning (WIL) LLB course requirement. This unit is available in all trimesters although the practice areas offered may change each trimester. All practice areas have mandatory attendance requirements and an induction prior to commencement. The policy and advocacy practice area is a cloud-based clinic and so the mandatory attendance requirement will be virtual.

From T2 2020, Deakin Law Clinic will be conducted via the Cloud (online).

Who can apply?

This program is available to Bachelor of Laws, Master of Laws and Juris Doctor (JD) students.

Please refer to the University Handbook for eligibility requirements, including compulsory pre-requisite and co-requisite units.

Places are strictly limited. You must submit  an online application and be shortlisted in order to complete this unit. It is your responsibility to ensure that taking a WIL unit contributes towards your course requirements, and will not prevent you from meeting your course rules. Please speak with a Student Adviser if you are unsure of your eligibility.

Law Clinic Unit Codes from T1 2021

Please note that you will still participate in one of the specified practice areas and will need to specify which area in your application. Please see the 2021 Handbook for further details on pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements.

How to apply

Applications for Trimester 3, 2020 are now closed.

Please see below key dates: