Courses & Units
Lawyer's Skills LAS603
Introduction
This practice-based subject introduces students to skills essential for legal practice. Workshops focus on lawyer’s skills such as interviewing clients, ethical decision making, problem-solving, risk and work management, writing and drafting, wellbeing in practice, negotiation and dispute resolution, and advocacy. In addition, the unit builds on students’ knowledge towards advanced theoretical and technical understandings about LegalTech and Business Skills practice such as applying technology to legal practice, getting started with LegalTech projects, and cyber risk and security in legal practice.
Summary
Unit name | Lawyer's Skills |
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Unit code | LAS603 |
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
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 - other | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 - other | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate core lawyers’ skills by actively participating in workshops and integrating formative feedback.
- Produce legal documents that communicate legal plans and legal advice in support of clients’ interests.
- Examine how current and emerging technology are necessary for contemporary legal practice.
- Illustrate how to apply business skills to legal practice to advance a client’s commercial interests and build your professional profile.
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 |
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090913 | $1,828.00 | $1,432.00 | not applicable | $1,828.00 |
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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Intensive 5-day block of teaching using workshop Self-paced learning through online instruction for 20 hours of study |
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Assessment | Online Quiz (10%)|Legal Practice Tasks (70%)|LegalTech Activities (20%) |
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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