School Of LawElder Law Industry PlacementWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 201020.1
Discipline: LAW NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Prerequisite
200632 Elder Law
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Places in this unit are limited. Students will be selected based on the following:
1. Submission of a 500 word statement of interest in seeking to undertake the unit; and
2. Completion of a satisfactory joint interview process with the Unit Coordinator and representative of Industry Partner.
Note: the School of Law will manually enrol a list of approved students following an Expression of Interest process.
About this Unit
This elective work integrated learning unit builds on the knowledge base of 200632 Elder Law to provide work experience for later year Law students. Students who have successfully completed 200632 Elder Law will be eligible to apply for this industry experience. The placement will consist of a full time ten day placement at selected industry workplaces with supervision by experienced legal practitioners. The unit will provide students with real-life work experiences in the legal issues associated with the practice of elder law and with an appreciation of the professional responsibilities essential for a 21st Century legal practitioner.