Hobart
Compulsory core unit for students in new Law degrees, who commenced in 2013 or later, with course codes: 63I, 63J, 63K, 63L, 63M, 63N, 63O and 63P. Also degrees commencing 2014 63Q and 63R.
Introduction
Conveys to students the onerous legal and ethical responsibilities that are cast on lawyers by virtue of their position and role in society. The unit deals with the lawyer's duty to her or his clients, to the administration of justice, and to the community as a whole. It also addresses issues relating to professional discipline. Practical skills include legal problem solving and legal research.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Legal Ethics |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAW452 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Law |
| Coordinator | Prof. Gino Dal Pont |
| Teaching staff | Prof. Gino Dal Pont |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
LAW305 OR LAW352 AND LAW354 AND LAW351 AND LAW250 AND LAW353 OR LAW324 AND LAW307 AND LAW306 AND LAW323.
Prerequisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
LAW696
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Two hour lecture per week and one tutorial / seminar per fortnight. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Coursework 25%, Examination 75% |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | G E Dal Pont, Lawyers' Professional Responsibility, 6th ed, Lawbook Co, 2017 |
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| Recommended |
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