Access to Justice Placement Program - LAWS538
This unit involves attendance at clinical placements and internships. 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 pro bono 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.Entry to this unit is by application. Applications open in November for the following year. Placement opportunities at other organisations may arise during the year, and are advertised via email by the convenor.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External ((with on-campus sessions)) S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External ((with on-campus sessions)) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Ms Tatiana Lozano |
| Prerequisites: |
30cp in LAW or LAWS and permission by special approval |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCW(s): | LAW438, LAW488 |
| Unit Designation(s): | |
| Unit Type: | PACE unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School Faculty of Arts |
Course structures, including unit offerings, are subject to change.
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