LAW5650 Legal tech studio
Faculty of Law
LAW5650 Legal tech studio is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5650
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5650
No unit lists LAW5650 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisites: For students enrolled in the Juris Doctor, completion of 72 credit points of core units.
Overview
The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to the current and emerging legal technologies to enhance their employment prospects in the current legal services market. This Legal Tech Studio unit is focused on understanding how innovation is operationalised in legal practice. Students will work collaboratively to develop a web based application that solves a contemporary legal issue. Law students will develop technological and entrepreneurial skills and apply the knowledge they have already gained in a practical setting. Teams will first create a meaningful and beneficial design question, and then carry out systematic research to develop and deliver a solution that meets industry standards. Throughout this innovation process, students will need to communicate ideas, knowledge and findings effectively and professionally to a range of stakeholders, from IT, business, marketing and legal backgrounds.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 4 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
Assessment
- Studio Design Proposal50%
- Oral presentation40%
- Reflective journal10%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically analyse complex information relevant and identify information requirements interpreting how they may be of benefit to an organisation or a community;
- 2
analyse and evaluate the underlying principles and reasons underpinning each aspect of the innovation development process, proposing the need for and then using, a context-driven methodological approach to deliver;
- 3
differentiate and synthesise the interrelated roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders of a project and assess and analyse why these roles are important for a successful project;
- 4
apply, in an industry standard setting, new concepts as well as aspects of theoretical approaches already learned, selecting the most appropriate fit for a specific situation and the rationale for that selection applying investigative research;
- 5
demonstrate discernment and judgment in effective two-way communication to all stakeholders/audiences, both specialist and generalist, by using innovative, relevant and meaningful mechanisms to disseminate knowledge and ideas;
- 6
contrast and apply the most suitable professional practice skills on issues relevant to the chosen area of practice and operate effectively as a member of that practice team; and
- 7
evaluate, assess and communicate both personal and team progress and learning, thus engaging in meaningful reflective practice of oneself and the outcomes and process of the projects.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachWork-integrated learning
24 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)
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.
Where it fits
LAW5650 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Rachel Kessel
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5650?
LAW5650 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5650 offered?
LAW5650 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
Does LAW5650 have an exam?
No. LAW5650 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5650?
LAW5650 is part of Commercial and corporate law; and Technology and innovation.