Courses & Units
Private Client Practice LAS602
Introduction
Private Client Practice is an online unit that incorporates modules on criminal law practice, family law practice and wills and estates. Criminal law practice focuses on providing advice in criminal law matters, applying for bail, making pleas, and preparing cases for trial, and representing clients in minor contested matters. In family law practice you will learn about advising and acting in relation to parenting matters, property settlements, spouse maintenance and child support; identifying appropriate dispute resolution processes for such matters, in the light of the client's circumstances and concerns; and, advising clients on pre-action procedures. Wills and estates considers taking instructions, drafting, and advising on wills, obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration, and administering deceased estates.
Summary
| Unit name | Private Client Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAS602 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Professor Gino Dal Pont |
| Delivered By | Third Party(ies): College of Law |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Provide advice to clients on legal matters pertaining to criminal law practice, family law practice and wills and estates that advance a client’s interests.
- Prepare legal documents that are relevant to criminal law practice, family law practice and wills and estates that pursue a client’s interests.
- Use communication methods to provide legal options and advice that can be understood by a diverse range of clients.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Self-directed learning according to a daily schedule of tuition for 3 weeks |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Legal Practice Tasks (25%)|Oral Assessment Criminal Law Practice (25%)|Oral Assessment Family Law Practice (25%)|Oral Assessment Wills and Estates Practice (25%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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