LA4041 - Legal Placement

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Law Office

Students wishing to undertake the legal placement subject must be in the final year of their law degree. To apply for acceptance in a placement students need to enrol in the Professional Internship Work Group located on Career Hub. To gain access and enrol in the Work Group send an email to karina.lynch@jcu.edu.au. The Work Group for this subject is located on Career Hub https://careerhub.jcu.edu.au. Use your jc user name and password to log onto the site. The Work Group you are enrolled in will be listed on the left hand column of the Career Hub Home page under Appointments and ePortfolio. The application form on the site must be completed no later than four (4) weeks prior to the commencement of the study period. The process will register your interest in the subject only and does not guarantee a place, as places are limited. Once registered a selection process takes place and you will be advised of the outcome by email.

This subject allows students to gain insights into and practical experience in professional legal practice. The subject allows students to make the necessary links between the theory and practice of law, builds upon their practical legal skills, develops reflective practice skills and allows students to develop an understanding of the legal profession.

Learning Outcomes

• apply technical skills necessary for professional practice in law;
• demonstrate an awareness of ethical and social responsibility in professional practice;
• apply critical thinking and problem solving skills to address issues / problems in legal practice;
• convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written and oral form appropriate for professional audience;
• demonstrate essential knowledge necessary for a career in legal professions. Identify, evaluate and action learning opportunities and self-improvements.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• An understanding of the economic, legal, ethical, social and cultural issues involved in the use of information;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to work with people of different gender, age, ethnicity, culture, religion and political persuasion;
• The ability to work individually and independently.

Prerequisites:

LA1105 AND LA1106 AND LA2017 AND LA2018 AND LA2019 AND LA2020 AND LA3011 AND LA3013 In addition to being enrolled in the final year of your law course, students wishing to undertake this subject must enrol in the Professional Internship Work Group located on Career Hub. To gain access and enrol in the Work Group send an email to karina.lynch@jcu.edu.au. (see subject description for further detail).

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

BU3101 LA4014

Availabilities
Townsville, Placement/work experience, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coord/Lect:	Ms Mandy Shircore.
Contact hours:	7 hours - May include online collaboration and seminar / presentations of up to 7 hours over the study period. 12 days professional experience
Assessment:	on-line discussion (10% - 30%); placement plan (5% - 15%); compulsory supervisor's report confirming compliance with placement requirements (% - 25%); workplace portfolio / assignments (50% - 80%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Townsville, Placement/work experience, Study Period 6
Census Date 27-Jun-2013
Coord/Lect:	Ms Mandy Shircore.
Contact hours:	7 hours - May include online collaboration and seminar / presentations of up to 7 hours over the study period. 12 days professional experience
Assessment:	on-line discussion (10% - 30%); placement plan (5% - 15%); compulsory supervisor's report confirming compliance with placement requirements (% - 25%); workplace portfolio / assignments (50% - 80%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Townsville, Placement/work experience, Study Period 10
Census Date 13-Dec-2013
Coord/Lect:	Ms Mandy Shircore.
Contact hours:	7 hours - May include online collaboration and seminar / presentations of up to 7 hours over the study period. 12 days professional experience
Assessment:	on-line discussion (10% - 30%); placement plan (5% - 15%); compulsory supervisor's report confirming compliance with placement requirements (% - 25%); workplace portfolio / assignments (50% - 80%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Townsville, Placement/work experience, Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2013
Coord/Lect:	Ms Mandy Shircore.
Contact hours:	7 hours - May include online collaboration and seminar / presentations of up to 7 hours over the study period. 12 days professional experience
Assessment:	on-line discussion (10% - 30%); placement plan (5% - 15%); compulsory supervisor's report confirming compliance with placement requirements (% - 25%); workplace portfolio (50% - 80%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Cairns, Placement/work experience, Study Period 2
Census Date 29-Aug-2013
Coord/Lect:	Ms Mandy Shircore.
Contact hours:	7 hours - May include online collaboration and seminar / presentations of up to 7 hours over the study period. 12 days professional experience
Assessment:	on-line discussion (10% - 30%); placement plan (5% - 15%); compulsory supervisor's report confirming compliance with placement requirements (% - 25%); workplace portfolio (50% - 80%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Cairns, Placement/work experience, Study Period 6
Census Date 27-Jun-2013
Coord/Lect:	Ms Mandy Shircore.
Contact hours:	7 hours - May include online collaboration and seminar / presentations of up to 7 hours over the study period. 12 days professional experience
Assessment:	on-line discussion (10% - 30%); placement plan (5% - 15%); compulsory supervisor's report confirming compliance with placement requirements (% - 25%); workplace portfolio / assignments (50% - 80%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Cairns, Placement/work experience, Study Period 10
Census Date 13-Dec-2013
Coord/Lect:	Ms Mandy Shircore.
Contact hours:	7 hours - May include online collaboration and seminar / presentations of up to 7 hours over the study period. 12 days professional experience
Assessment:	on-line discussion (10% - 30%); placement plan (5% - 15%); compulsory supervisor's report confirming compliance with placement requirements (% - 25%); workplace portfolio / assignments (50% - 80%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
Cairns, Placement/work experience, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coord/Lect:	Ms Mandy Shircore.
Contact hours:	7 hours - May include online collaboration and seminar / presentations of up to 7 hours over the study period. 12 days professional experience
Assessment:	on-line discussion (10% - 30%); placement plan (5% - 15%); compulsory supervisor's report confirming compliance with placement requirements (% - 25%); workplace portfolio / assignments (50% - 80%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.