Courses & Units
Legal Practice and Lawyering LAW344
Hobart
Introduction
Clinical Legal Practice and Education is now a central feature of law studies across Australian Universities. This unit provides UTAS Law students with the necessary educational foundation to effectively engage in clinical legal practice within the law degree and as student volunteers in social justice and community law activities. It allows you to learn about the law in practice, directly contribute to and support vulnerable communities, and reflect on your role as a future lawyer. Clinical legal education provides this while developing your legal skills.
You will receive training in legal professional conduct, legal ethics, correspondence and communication, client relations, memo and advice preparation, legal collaboration, case and firm management. Training and seminars will be delivered by academic staff and guest lecturers from the legal profession. You will also have d the opportunity to put these skills and knowledge into practice in the Law School’s on-site legal clinics (Student Legal Service and Migration Legal Service), assisting clinic lawyers interview, prepare research and advice and correspondence to and for clients.
By completing this unit, you will be better prepared to make genuine and substantial contributions to social justice and volunteering work, either outside your studies or as part of Legal Professional Experience - for which this unit is a prerequisite. The unit connects to the training students receive in the graduate diploma of legal practice at the Tasmanian Centre for Legal Studies, facilitating an articulated transition to that program and to legal employment after it.
Summary
| Unit name | Legal Practice and Lawyering |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW344 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Doctor Brendan Gogarty |
| Teaching staff | Mrs Naomi Bryant |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Reflect critically on the work and obligations of lawyers, the operation of the legal system and the way in which law is practised
- Think creatively when approaching real-word legal issues and tailor your response to the circumstances
- Apply your theoretical legal knowledge and research to a legal problem in an efficient and directed way
- Demonstrate preliminary practical legal and professional skills and the ability to adopt and utilise the appropriate skills in the circumstances
- Work independently, collaboratively and under direction in a professional and inclusive manner
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090913 | $1,812.00 | $1,419.00 | not applicable | $1,812.50 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
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.
Requisites
Prerequisites
Selective enrolmentTeaching
| Assessment | Test or quiz (30%)|Portfolio (50%)|Direct Observations of Clinical Encounters (DOCEs) (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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