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Access to Justice Placement Program - LAW488
There are three distinct clinical placement programs:
Public Interest Advocacy Centre – students learn the strategies and issues in advocating for the public interest, and explore strategies to achieve legal change. The program involves time at PIAC, and with the probono section of a law firm and a law-related agency.
Macquarie Legal Centre (MLC) – students participate in community legal centre practice, study and reflect on access to justice issues, the operation of law in society, and the roles lawyers play.
MLC Family Law Placement – students participate in community legal centre practice, focusing on family relationships law and practice.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: None) S2 External - Session 2, External (On-campus dates: Compulsory) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Ms Debra Ronan |
| Prerequisites: |
6cp in LAW units at 300 level (P) and permission of Executive Dean of Faculty |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCW(s): | LAW438 |
| Unit Designation(s): | |
| Unit Type: | Participation unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School Faculty of Arts |
Timetable Information
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