UnitLevel 4Undergraduate and Postgraduate

LAW4816 Clinical placement: Community engagement

Faculty of Law

LAW4816 Clinical placement: Community engagement is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points: 6
Offered in 2027: Not offered
Assessment: No exam; 4 tasks

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Requisites

Before LAW4816

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After LAW4816

No unit lists LAW4816 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Enrolment rules

You must have completed at least 24 credit points of law study.

For students enrolled in L6004, you must have completed Part A where applicable, and at least 12 credit points of law study.

Overview

You will undertake a practical placement at a Monash Law Clinics in partnership with South-East Monash Legal Service, both community legal centres which endeavour to meet the needs of the community. Under supervision by qualified solicitors, you will gain a practical understanding of the work of a law practice, take part in simulated client interview sessions and also be involved in client interviews and advice sessions under direct supervision. You will acquire subject matter skills and expertise and learn a diverse range of practical legal skills essential for legal practice including: the capacity to undertake legal research and apply legal research to factual scenarios; skills in critical thinking and legal judgment; an understanding of how to devise legal solutions for complex legal problems and how to provide non-adversarial options to clients for dispute resolution; and an understanding of how to identify and respond to ethical, moral and professional dilemmas in legal practice. The unit also enables you to develop an appreciation of social justice and access to justice issues and have a heightened awareness of the operation of the justice system, law reform and policy issues.

Offerings in 2027

The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for LAW4816.

Assessment

Community engagementPresentation
20%
Reflective journalsWritten
20%
Legal researchWritten
30%
Project management and professional responsibilityDemonstration
30%

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

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1
Demonstrate an understanding of community legal practice, the broader contexts within which legal issues arise; and the principles and values of justice and of ethical practice in lawyers’ roles in the broader Australian legal system.
2
Demonstrate the development of an understanding of ethical approaches to decision making, and the professional responsibilities of lawyers in promoting justice and in service to the community.
3
Demonstrate an understanding of legal issues and apply legal reasoning and research to assess and articulate options for clients/beneficiaries, including the strengths and limitations of available legal options.
4
Independently undertake legal research needed to identify, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual and legal issues.
5
Effectively communicate legal principles, information and arguments to a wide range of audiences involved in the justice system, and collaborate effectively.
6
Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance as flexible, adaptable, independent future legal practitioners by having developed skills of self-reflection and self-management, and to independently synthesise this information.

Workload and teaching

Practical activities90 hours
Teaching approachActive learning

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 4 full days per week for 3 weeks, plus follow up research and casework. Students will be required to spend this day on research, case preparation and consultation with their supervisor. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, client interviewing and advice sessions, supervision and online engagement.

Learning resources

Required resources

See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW4816?

LAW4816 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is LAW4816 offered?

LAW4816 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.

Does LAW4816 have an exam?

No. LAW4816 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points: 6
Level: 4
Study level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Faculty: Faculty of Law

Type: Coursework
EFTSL: 0.125
Student contribution: SCA Band 4
Study abroad: Not available
Handbook years: 2027