LAWS5036International Clinical Legal Externship

Course handbook

Description

This course requires students to integrate the theoretical concepts and knowledge obtained during their program with real world skills and experience in an international context. Students will undertake an international work-integrated learning placement, in block mode. This work-integrated, experiential learning will be supported by appropriate readings and academic guidance. Students gain entry to the course through competitive process to an international work integrated learning opportunity organised by the School of Law and Justice. Direction will be provided on-site by a placement supervisor. For some iterations of this course, flights, accommodation and other costs will be partially subsidised by the Federal Government. In addition, OS-HELP loans may be available to help cover these costs.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate legal skills and expertise within the context of international work integrated learning placement;

2. Reflect on particular legal issues within the context of the legal system of a country other than Australia;

3. Demonstrate ability to practise cross-cultural communication in legal contexts;

4. Synthesise social and legal experience for the purpose of oral presentation.

Content

Students access this course through competitive entry to an international work integrated learning opportunity organised by the School of Law and Justice. Entry is based on GPA and a written expression of interest which addresses the student's interest in the externship program, the value of the experience to future career goals and how the experience relates to the student's developing conceptions of law and justice. Short interviews may also be held to assess entry. Preference may be given to students in their penultimate year of study. Places may be reserved for qualified ATSI law students and preference may also be given to students from low SES backgrounds.

Some government funding may be available to subsidise students' costs for this course, as well as financial assistance under the Federal Goverment's OS-HELP loan program. Information on this assistance will be made available at the time enrolments are invited.

During the teaching term and before commencing the placement students must attend a short lecture series to cover course requirements, assessment processes, cross-cultural communication and workplace issues including professional standards of conduct, Equity and Diversity and WH&S requirements.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the programs:

[12340] Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12341] Bachelor of Social Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12342] Bachelor of Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12343] Bachelor of Aboriginal Professional Practice/Bachelor of Laws(Honours)

[12346] Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[12347] Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice

[12348] Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40036] Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40037] Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40129] Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40130] Bachelor of Development Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40150] Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40188] Bachelor of Global Indigenous Studies/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40189] Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40272] Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40279] Bachelor of Coastal and Marine Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40280] Bachelor of Biomedicine/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[40290] Bachelor of Psychological Science/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

[50005] Bachelor of Media and Communication/Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Assumed knowledge

Successful completion of at least 160 units of study including LAWS1010, LAWS1011, LAWS1020, LAWS1021, LAWS2030, LAWS3040, and LAWS3041.

Assessment items

Journal: Reflective journal/diary/video diary or blog regarding placement experience

Presentation: Post Placement Presentation

Written Assignment: Written Assignment

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Winter - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Course outline

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