Key facts
UNE unit code: LLM506
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
This unit is designed to provide students with an opportunity to refine their knowledge of the law or related policy in a practical setting. Students will be supervised by a person with relevant industry experience. and have opportunities to reflect on their experience.
You have the choice of a range of practical settings. These include, but are not limited to, internship or partnered research involving an industry, community or government partner, clinical legal work, team applied research projects, competitions (for example, client interviewing, negotiations, paper presentations, witness examinations) and editing a law journal.
This experiential learning unit will expose you to networking opportunities and help you to develop a range of key skills and knowledge. This includes legal research, presentation and communications skills, alongside professional ethics, teamwork, bargaining, mediation, writing, time management, planning, problem solving, and critical thinking.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Please complete the Application Form via the following link. This form should then be submitted as an attachment via AskUNE. Once received by the School of Law, it will be assessed by the Head of School (or delegate). If the application is successful, the applicant will be enrolled in the unit.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate advanced application of theoretical and conceptual knowledge to a range of ethical and professional issues;
- demonstrate advanced use of judgment to engage in critical reflection on the application of law in practice;
- demonstrate advanced communication skills in an effective and professional manner; and
- demonstrate the complex use of informed and considered decisions in a professional environment.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation | Yes | 20% | All offerings | No. words: 2000 equivalent |
| Participation: assessed by supervisor | Yes | 50% | All offerings | |
| Written Reflective Journal | Yes | 30% | All offerings | No. words: 3000 equivalent |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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