Unit Synopsis

This unit offers a range of work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities around the community legal sector including students who have an offer of a short term placement. The unit is designed for you to actively seek practical legal training and experience in preparation for entry into the legal profession once you have completed your law degree. You will participate in a range of roles and tasks relating to everyday legal practice under supervision in an authentic legal environment. These experiences will allow you to develop the knowledge and skills to transition to the workplace. Central to the experience is an opportunity to become involved in a Community Legal Centre helping to deliver advice, information and minor assistance for clients. You should expect to be exposed to everyday legal issues around family law, employment law, debt, neighbourhood disputes or other areas of the law. You will also choose at least one other experience from a range of possible skills based options associated with work-integrated learning with a Government agency, a private law firm or with a member of the Private Bar or a self-directed task performed under the supervision of the coordinator. The unit commences with a compulsory online induction program preparing you for work in a variety of roles. Issues covered will include cultural competence, professional and ethical behaviour, client confidentiality and client care. The induction also involves an introduction to the community legal sector, how it works, how it is funded and who it serves. Entry to this unit is only via a successful application, interview and invitation. It is necessary to satisfy the specific requirements to attend placement at the CQUniversity Law Clinic. These attributes include confidentiality, professionalism, client care, and conflicts of interest. The code of conduct for the agency will form part of this assessment also. If you do not pass the hurdle assessment, you will be unable to attend the clinic for your practicum.

Details

Unit Availabilities from Term 3 - 2024

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).