LAW4815 · International clinical placement

Overview

This unit complements the clinical program by offering another version of clinical placement – that of an international legal placement hosted in partnership with an overseas organisation. Under professional supervision, students will undertake a range of activities involving work for clients of that host organisation. These activities may include: legal research and writing; and research on ethical, professional and strategic considerations in the practice and application of the law. Students will contribute to the development of legal solutions to complex problems that occur in the context of the practice culture and the international jurisdiction they experience. Depending on the particular organisation selected, students will develop proficiencies in a particular area of law and/or jurisdiction. Students may also gain greater understanding of social justice and access to justice issues faced by vulnerable and marginalised populations in the host country.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Independently undertake complex legal research in order to assess the strengths and limitations of available legal options for clients & beneficiaries.
2. Synthesise large volumes of material, by identifying key information relevant to developing solutions to complex legal problems that can support casework and/or policy advocacy.
3. Critically analyse and compare the strategic and ethical implications of legal principles and approaches in the Australian legal system against an overseas jurisdiction, in order to identify gaps and inadequacies in the provision of legal support to clients & beneficiaries.
4. Identify and communicate (both orally and in writing) relevant legal information, principles, arguments, strategies and theories of justice to a wide range of audiences and in a range of legal contexts.
5. Collaborate effectively with a supervisor and peers in the co-production of law-related services by applying practical legal skills and sensitivity to a range of cultural perspectives.
6. Demonstrate the capacity for critical self-reflection and performance evaluation.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcome for this unit is as follows: • A half day orientation program • Four full day placement days per week for a minimum period of 3 weeks, plus an extra half day per week in students own time for any follow up work. • Self-directed online seminar program Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, client interviewing and advice sessions, supervision and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.