Available in 2024
Course code

LAWS4054B

Units

10 units

Level

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 number of components and modules which cover a variety of areas of practice where communication , research and advocacy  skills are ultilised.


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 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 focusing on litigation, legal transactions and dispute resolution and gives emphasis to professional responsibility and ethical behaviour. The course is made up of modules which cover a variety of areas where advocacy skills and legal transaction skills are utilised. These include areas such as dispute resolution, litigation practice and trust accounting.  The course examines alternatives to litigation and gives students opportunity to practice alternative dispute resolution skills. It also develops skills in written communication, legal letter writing, document drafting,  research, non litigious negotiation and settlement. It also covers Trust and Office Accounting - Introduction to Accounting, Receiving money, rendering costs, maintaining a Trust Account, Controlled Money, Legislative requirements and record keeping.

 


Assumed knowledge

Laws1010 LAWS1011, LAWS1020, LAWS1021, LAWS2030, LAWS3040, LAWS3041, LAWS4054A


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.

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Problem-based assessment tasks

Professional Task: Practical Exercises


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Clinical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 45 hour(s) per term
  • Completion of a total of 105 placement hours for Legal Practice 1 Part A and B.
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Seminar-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Trust Accounting
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Seminar-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Civil Litigation Practice
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.

Course outline