Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is the first of two work placements that form part of the pathway for Indigenous students seeking access to the postgraduate law course. The unit gives students the opportunity to gain credit for supervised projects working in a legal environment within the public and private sectors. It provides students with an opportunity to apply, enhance and develop generic skills gained through their advanced diploma studies in a workplace context. The work placement offers students access to experience professional responsibilities in law and the legal system, and group and independent problem solving; and exposure to workplace communication (written and oral), needs and practices.
- Credit
- 12 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) develop and apply research skills learned within the Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Legal Studies; (2) identify, research and analyse a sociolegal issue connected to their workplace; (3) effectively communicate orally and in writing to peers and employers; (4) identify relevant generic skills acquired through their study in the advanced diploma for application in the workplace context; (5) evaluate the application of the relevant generic skills to, and reflect on their further development in, the practicum; (6) demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently, as required by the organisational supervisor in their practicum; and (7) record, organise and manage information.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) one workshop at the start of the semester; (2) a mid-stage reflection journal (1000 words); (3) a negotiated Work Placement Project and Practicum Report (1500 words); (4) a work portfolio with an updated CV and one-page summary of skills developed in the workplace; and (5) a final student presentation at the end of the semester on the negotiated Work Placement Project. Students are required to work 15 days over the semester with the host organisation and other professional legal institutions. Further information is available in the unit outline.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Mel Thomas
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- enrolment inthe Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Legal Studies (DA002)
- Co-requisites
- (LAWS1110 Crime and Society
or LAWS1120 Australian Legal Principles and Institutions
or LAWS1104 Introduction to Law) and (INDG1150 Aboriginal Encounters: Strangers in our Backyard
or INDG1160 Boodjar Moort Katitjin: Introduction to Indigenous Heritage and Knowledge)
- Text
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Williams, G. Learning the Law, 13th edn: Sweet & Maxwell 2006
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.