Available in 2024
Course code

LAWS4055A

Units

10 units

Level

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. The course is made up of a number of modules which cover a variety of areas of legal practice where communication, research, advocacy and legal transaction skills are utilised. Students undertake simulation and drafting exercises.


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 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

  1. This course builds upon the course LAWS4054A and LAWS4054B, Legal Practice 1, focussing on more advanced aspects of litigation and legal transactions. It gives emphasis to professional responsibility and relevant ethical behaviour.
  2. The course further develops awareness and refines the skills that lawyers need when conducting litigious matters.
  3. The course comprises of modules which cover a variety of areas where advocacy and legal transaction skills are utilised. These include Property Law Practice, and Corporate & Commercial Law Practice.
  4. Students undertake simulation exercises.
  5. The course examines alternatives to litigation and gives students the opportunity to practice alternate dispute resolution skills. The course also examines, oral and written communication skills, legal letter writing, document drafting, interviewing, research, non-litigious negotiation and settlement skills.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Laws / Diploma of Legal Practice [10861] or Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Diploma of Legal Practice [12347]. Students must have completed LAWS4054A and LAWS4054B.


Assumed knowledge

LAWS1010, LAWS1011, LAWS1020, 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.

Professional Task: Problem-based assessment tasks

Professional Task: Practical Exercises


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