LAWS4055B
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course builds upon the course Legal Practice 1, focusing on the more advanced aspects of litigation and legal transactions. It gives emphasis to professional responsibility and relevant ethical behaviour. This course is made up of a number of components and modules which cover a variety of areas of legal practice where communication, research, advocacy and legal transaction skills are utilised. Students undertake advocacy simulation and drafting exercises.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2024
Multi-term sequence
This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and advanced skills required of an entry level lawyer;
2. Apply earlier learning in both substantive and procedural law;
3. Demonstrate development of the oral and written skills needed to practice law;
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the management of legal practices, time management, professional responsibility and professional ethics.
Content
This course builds upon the courses LAWS4054A & LAWS4054B, Legal Practice 1, focussing on more advanced aspects of litigation and legal transactions. It gives emphasis to professional responsibility and relevant ethical behaviour. The course is made up of components and modules which cover a variety of areas where advocacy and legal transaction skills are utilised. These include Criminal Law Practice, Family Law Practice, Wills and Succession Practice and Employment Law Practice. Students, undertake simulation advocacy exercises and prepare complex documents. The course also develops skills in written communication, legal letter writing, document drafting, interviewing, research, non-litigious negotiation and settlement.
Assumed knowledge
LAWS1001A, LAWS1001B, LAWS1003A, LAWS1003B, LAWS2004A, LAWS2004B, LAWS3004A, LAWS3004B, LAWS4054A, LAWS4054B LAWS4055A
Assessment items
Participation: Mandatory attendance at all practicums and legal advice clinics
Professional Task: Professional Placement Tasks
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Problem Based assessment tasks
Professional Task: Practical Exercises
Journal: Reflective Journal
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s) starting in week 1
- Wills and Estates Practice and Employment Law Practice Students only do one.
Seminar-2
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
- Criminal Law Practice or Family Law Practice
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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