Macquarie University Social Justice Clinic - LAWS578
This unit is subject to a quota. Limited places are available. Please refer to the Faculty for further information
Students will undertake a placement at the Macquarie University Social Justice Clinic, a new university-run legal clinic housed on campus at Macquarie Law School. Students will work under the close supervision of solicitor-teachers on real world social justice cases, undertaking a range of activities including legal research and writing, client interviewing, and legal and non-legal advocacy. Students work face-to-face with their solicitor-teacher for one day a week in the clinic on campus. They are also expected to undertake an additional 6-8 hours of independent work per week outside this setting. Online modules will provide students with the knowledge and skills required to participate in a clinical legal environment (e.g. ethical and reflective practice, research skills) and introduce them to social justice issues and aspects of public interest law.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | S1 Placement - Session 1, Internal Placement S2 Placement - Session 2, Internal Placement |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Daniel Ghezelbash |
| Prerequisites: |
36cp in LAW or LAWS units and permission by special approval |
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| Unit Type: | PACE unit |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School Faculty of Arts |
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