Overview
By enabling students to participate in one of the wide variety of ways the law is practised, and to assess and analyse their experiences with the guidance of supervisors and the topic coordinator, students will develop a critical perspective on such issues as legal ethics, professionalism, access to justice, and … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Give students the opportunity to examine the operation of law in society and issues of access to justice
- Place in context the law (including procedural law) that students have been studying
- Develop an understanding of issues that are central to being a legal professional
- Develop the practice of self-reflection
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Identify ethical issues within the area of legal work undertaken
2.
Identify access to justice issues
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Evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses as legal professionals
4.
Learn from their experiences in an area of legal work
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Discuss ideas about professionalism, access to justice, self-awareness, and legal ethics
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Appreciate the differences between professional ethics and personal morality
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Articulate their progress as self-reflective learners
8.
Conduct themselves in a professional manner
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Assumed knowledge
First year core LLAW topics.