LAW4328 Professional Practice

Workload:

 * The workload depends on how much effort you want to put in.
 * Expect an absolute minimum of 2 days a week, but 3-4 is more likely. The more time you put in the more work you will get done
 * Your supervisor will dictate how many days you need to do.
 * Once the program has run for a while, and you have built rapport with your supervisor and the staff, your workload may become a bit more flexible, but you should expect to put in a fair bit of face time at the start.

Prescribed Prerequisites/Recommended Prerequisites:
Prescribed Prerequisites:

For students who commenced their LLB (Hons) course in 2015 or later: For students who commenced their LLB course prior to 2015: LAW1104;
 * LAW1111;
 * LAW1114;
 * LAW1112;
 * LAW1113;
 * LAW2101;
 * LAW2102;
 * LAW2112;
 * LAW2111
 * LAW1100 OR LAW1101 and LAW1102 or
 * LAW2100 OR LAW2101 and LAW2102;
 * LAW2200 OR LAW2201 and LAW2202;
 * LAW3300 or LAW3301 and LAW3302

Assessments:
100% performance, with a non-marked hurdle of a journal.

Recorded Lectures:
N/A

Past exams available:
N/A

Textbook recommended?
N/A

Comments:
2015
 * Professional practice is one of the best electives you can take at Monash – you’ll gain experience in working with clients, managing files, in-court appearances (especially if you do Criminal Law group or go to SMLS) and improve your legal writing skills
 * Do not take it as an easy D/HD – not only is the workload and required effort much higher than other electives, but it is marked on a bell curve. That means with an average of 40 students between SMLS and MOLS, only a small handful will get an HD or D. You won’t know what score you will get until you get it, so if you are especially concerned about maintaining or improving your average, this may not be the best option.
 * You should only do 1 other core law unit with this, and if you want to do a full load maybe 1 from your second degree if you are doing two. This is because you need to be at the service during work hours which will clash with most class times. You can negotiate with your supervisor to duck out for a short period to go to class, but be aware that if you have a deadline you’ll need to prioritise this unit over your class.
 * Just as you would expect in the workforce, your relationships with the staff and other students are very important, and may potentially affect your grades if you don’t get along with others.
 * Finally, remember your clients are real people with real problems – this isn’t a teaching simulation.