Studying online
There are now 3 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Units available in Online Restricted mode have been adapted for online study only for those students who require the unit to complete their studies and who are unable to attend campus owing to exceptional circumstances beyond their control. To be enrolled in a unit in Online Restricted mode, students should contact their Student Advising Office through askUWA
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit involves student placement in a legal environment. The students spend one day per week for one semester or an intensive period over 2-3 weeks in the summer semester, working in a legal environment. The unit objectives are to (1) contextualise the study of law and student learning in other Juris Doctor (JD) units; (2) provide students with a professional practice experience; (3) foster students' ability to identify, develop and apply legal practice skills; (4) appreciate the importance of legal ethics within the practice of law; (5) foster students' critical understanding of approaches to legal practice; and (6) encourage students to critically analyse and reflect upon issues of access to justice and equity within the legal system and the impact of these on social justice.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) consolidate their understanding of the law through application to real scenarios; (2) understand and appreciate the role of lawyers in a practical context; (3) interact directly with real clients in a lawyer/client relationship and/or work with client groups on legal issues of public interest; (4) foster a deep understanding of the ethical and professional responsibilities of legal practitioners; (5) develop a critical approach to underlying policy issues impacting upon the practice of law; (6) hone legal research skills; (7) write clear, concise and persuasive legal advice; (8) develop effective and meaningful oral communication skills through client interviewing and working within a legal team; and (9) develop and hone effective time management skills.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) placement; (2) reflective journal; and (3) seminar participation. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Penny Carruthers and Meredith Blake
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- This unit involves work experience in a host organisation equivalent to one day per week for 12 weeks. In addition, the unit involves mandatory attendance at an introductory information session (date, time and venue to be advised) and attendance and participation at fortnightly seminars.
- Note
- Students should refer to this link for information on what is required to apply for this unit: https://ipoint.uwa.edu.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/3172/%7E/application-dates-and-instructions-for-the-jd-legal-internship.
Students who have taken the SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship are not able to take this unit.
- 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.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
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.