Family Law Advocacy and Practice - LAWS3396
Faculty: Faculty of Law
School: Faculty of Law
Course Outline: See below
Campus: Sydney
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: Family Law (LAWS3391) and completion of 78 UOC in LAWS courses.
Equivalent: JURD7496
CSS Contribution Charge: (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
View course information for previous years.
Description
This course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills required of an entry level lawyer in a family law practice. As part of the course, students will prepare a reflective journal which will require them to observe an interim hearing in the Family Court of Australia or the Federal Circuit Court of Australia, and also a choice of either a family law advice clinic at Legal Aid NSW, a Family Dispute Resolution conference or a duty list with Legal Aid NSW.
As well as the formal pre-requisite, it is also preferable that students have completed LAWS2371/JURD7271 Resolving Civil Disputes and LAWS2351/JURD7251 Court Process Evidence and Proof.
This course will appeal to students interested in practising in either family or child protection law. It will particularly appeal to students keen to develop skills in conducting their own advocacy. The course is taught by two family law practitioners and adopts a realistic and practical focus.
As well as the formal pre-requisite, it is also preferable that students have completed LAWS2371/JURD7271 Resolving Civil Disputes and LAWS2351/JURD7251 Court Process Evidence and Proof.
This course will appeal to students interested in practising in either family or child protection law. It will particularly appeal to students keen to develop skills in conducting their own advocacy. The course is taught by two family law practitioners and adopts a realistic and practical focus.
Main topics
- Working with family law clients
- Conducting client interviews and taking instructions
- Providing advice on parenting and financial matters
- Case planning and drafting court documents
- Conducting court advocacy including basic cross-examination
- Preparing clients for negotiation
- Family Dispute Resolution
- Ethical challenges in family law practice
More information can be found on the Course Outline Website.
Study Levels
UNSW Quick Links
