lst3lsw legal studies workplace practice
LEGAL STUDIES WORKPLACE PRACTICE
LST3LSW
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides Bachelor of Legal Studies students with a greater understanding of how their knowledge and skills can be applied in different occupational roles and contexts. By exploring applied practices in government and community sectors, and completing employment- related excercises, students are made familiar with a wide range of vocational pathways. Specific topics covered include: the structure and functions of government departments and community organizations; how these interface with the legal system, especially the criminal justice system; positions and programs within public and community sectors; relevant terms, concepts and processes including research and policy development, case-management and advocacy; working with clients groups; and practitioners' ethical and legal responsibilities. Students are strongly encouraged to complete this subject as preparation for undertaking LST3LWC: Legal Studies Workplace Competence.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSusanne Davies
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 30 credit points of second year Legal Studies LST% subjects including LST2LJP and 30 credit points of any second year Humanities or Social Sciences subjects, or subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an awareness of the ethical requirements associated with work in Legal Studies related fields.
- Activities:
- Class discussion, presentations by experienced practitioners, employment-practice excercises, online quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate an understanding of the conection between legal studies skills and relevant vocational pathways and positions.
- Activities:
- Class discussion; presentations by a range of experienced practitioners, completion of skills audits, employment application exercise, online quizzes.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Develop a working understanding of practices and processes within the goverment and community sectors.
- Activities:
- Class discussion; presentations by a range of experienced practitioners, employent practice exercises, online quizzes.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Produce a case-management plan in response to a legal studies related case study.
- Activities:
- Class discussion and employment practice exercises, presentations by experienced casemanagers, online quizzes
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Produce a formal application for a position that is suited to a Legal Studies graduate.
- Activities:
- Class discussion and analysis of employment advertisements and job application processes Employment application exercise.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Contribute constructively and professionally to team and class-based discussions of relevant topics
- Activities:
- Class discussion, interactions with guest professionals, group/team work
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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City, 2017, Week 03-03, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusanne Davies
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 03 - 03
Five 7.0 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 03 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two 20 minute 500 word employment practice exercises (total 1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Two 30 minutes on-line quizzes (total 1,500 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 1,500-word employment application exercise | 30 | 02, 03, 05 | |
| Contribution to discussion and group work (equivalent to 500 words) | 10 | 06 |