LAWS4054A
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
The course introduces the practice of law, focusing on litigation and legal transactions, legal actions and gives emphasis to professional responsibility and ethical behaviour. The course is made up of a modules which covers a variety of areas of practice where communication, research, advocacy and legal transaction skills are utilised. The legal placement requirements for Legal Practice require students to enrol in LAWS6888 in Semester 2 of the year in which they take this course. The placement hours are spread across the full year.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 1 - 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 the attainment of knowledge and development of key skills required of entry level lawyers;
2. Build upon and apply earlier learning in both substantive and procedural law;
3. Understand professional responsibility and professional ethics;
4. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
Content
The course introduces the practice of law focussing on litigation, legal transactions and dispute resolution and gives emphasis to professional responsibility and ethical behaviour. The course is made up of a module which covers a variety of areas where advocacy skills and legal transaction skills are utilised. The course develops skills in oral and written communication, legal letter writing, document drafting, interviewing, research, non litigious negotiation and settlement.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the [12347]
Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Diploma of Legal Practice
Assumed knowledge
LAWS1010, LAWS1011, LAWS1020, LAWS1021, LAWS2030, LAWS3040, LAWS3041.
Assessment items
Demonstrated competency: Students must demonstrate competency in all below listed assessment items
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.
Participation: Mandatory attendance at all module classes
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Problem-based assessment tasks
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Course outline
- LAWS4054A - Semester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 184.8 KB)
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