Clinical legal education
As a clinical law school, the faculty is committed to providing the highest standard of legal education and training. As such, our students have the opportunity to obtain hands on practical experience through our two community legal centres.
Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service (MOLS)
Springvale Monash Legal Service (SMLS)
Clinical Legal Education
Developed more than 30 years ago, the Monash Law clinical legal education program for students was the first of its kind in Australia. Under expert supervision, students work with real clients and cases, learning vital skills relating to the practice of law while providing an important service to the community.
In 2008 / 2009 the following units in the Clinical Legal Education program are offered in three separate periods:
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Clinical Period (CP)
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Professional Practice LAW5216 & LAW7423 *
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Law Reform & Community Development LAW5217
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Family Law Assistance Program (Professional Practice) LAW5218 *
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Advanced Professional Practice LAW5149
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CP 3 2009
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30 Jul – 27 Nov 2009
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3 Aug – 27 Nov 2009
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30 Jul – 27 Nov 2009
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3 Aug – 27 Nov 2009
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CP 1 2010
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16 Nov 2009 – 02 Apr 2010
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N/A
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16 Nov 2009 – 02 Apr 2010
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16 Nov 2009 – 19 Mar 2010
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CP 2 2010
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18 Mar – 30 July 2010
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22 Mar – 16 July 2010
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18 Mar – 30 July 2010
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22 Mar – 16 July 2010
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CP 3 2010
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15 July - 26 Nov 2010
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19 July - 12 Nov 2010
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15 July - 26 Nov 2010
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19 July - 12 Nov 2010
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*dates are inclusive of a 2-day Introductory Program and two changeover weeks.
To apply simply download the relevant application form and submit to Student Services, Law faculty, building 12, Monash University. Application closing dates are listed on each form and census dates are listed below.
General Information:
Fees for all units are according to student's current fee status ie. CSP or Full Fee
In selecting applications, priority is given to those students who are closest to completion of the LLB or Law component of their degree.
Successful applicants will be notified by email at which time further instructions will be given on how and when to enrol in the unit.
Important census dates 2009
Clinical Period (CP) 1
25th December: last day to discontinue CP1 units without ‘WD' showing on academic record.
2nd February: l ast day for discontinuation of CP1 units with ‘WD' showing on academic record. CP 1 units discontinued after this date will show as a ‘Fail’.
Results are released 17th July.
Clinical Period (CP)2
29th April: last day to discontinue CP 2 units without ‘WD' showing on academic record.
5th June: l ast day for discontinuation of CP 2 units with ‘WD' showing on academic record. CP 2 units discontinued after this date will show as a ‘Fail’.
Results are released 10th September
Clinical Period (CP)3
3rd Sept: last day to discontinue CP 3 units without ‘WD' showing on academic record.
27th September: l ast day for discontinuation of CP 3 units with ‘WD' showing on academic record. CP 3 units discontinued after this date will show as a ‘Fail’.
Results are released in mid-January.
Enquiries: Renee Swindle
Email: renee.swindle@law.monash.edu.au
Phone: 9905-3838
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