LA 206: LAW IN PRACTICE I: LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the module the
student should be able to:
Knowledge:
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of
the role of lawyers in society
Demonstrate detailed knowledge and
understanding of problems and
possibilities of providing access to
justice
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of a
range of skills practised by legal
workers
Contextual:
Understand social, political and
economic context in which law is
practised
How will the learning and
teaching methods enable
students to achieve this
learning outcome?
Which assessment method will
measure the achievement of
this learning outcome?
Through experiential learning
methods based upon:
The module is assessed through
the following methods:
- lectures, seminars, role plays,
exercises and demonstrations
- group work/role play in
supervised case simulation
- private study of prescribed
materials
- compiling a reflective journal
- observation of “real” legal
scenarios
- writing and preparation of a
research brief into courtroom
behaviour
Renewal reflective journals
Classroom participation
Essay
Examination
Participation in casework based
upon:
- supervision of groups
- review of case file
- individual interviews
- journals
As above
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Appreciate the ethical and human
rights implications of legal work
Application:
Explain how lawyers can use legal
knowledge and skills to achieve the
purposes of individual and communal
clients
Apply their knowledge in the example
of a simulated legal case
Apply their knowledge in the
fulfillment of the different stages
necessary to pursue a legal strategy
Analysis:
Analyse, evaluate and form critical
judgements:
(a) on legal skills, the role of
lawyers and the practice of law;
(b) the effectiveness of law as a
tool for achieving social change
(c) the alternative forms of legal
practice
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As above (except not essay)
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Autonomy:
Work effectively both independently
and as a member of a team
Lectures, seminars, role plays,
exercises and demonstrations;
group work/role play in supervised
case simulations
Appreciate ability to use legal
knowledge and skill in the service of
individuals and communities
As under Knowledge above
Analyse and reflect upon a variety of
legal experiences and appreciate their
significance for personal development
Compiling a reflective journal
Communication/Literacy:
Develop effective advocacy skills in a
variety of media and for different
audiences
As above
Lectures, seminars, role plays,
exercises and demonstrations;
group work/role play in supervised
case simulations; observation of
“real” Legal scenarios
Renewal reflective journals;
classroom participation;
participation in case work
Renewal reflective journals;
examination;
participation in casework
Renewal reflective journals
Renewal reflective journals;
classroom participation and
participation in casework