International Legal Internship

Subject 730-682 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: Prerequisites

Successful completion of at least four subjects from the Melbourne Law Masters at least two of which must have involved writing a 10,000-word research paper. A subject coordinator and the potential academic supervisor of the candidates research paper must approve the institution or organisation at which the candidate intends to undertake the internship.

Admission will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the subject coordinators.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Mr Bruce Oswald, Mr John Tobin
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the internship should:

  • Have detailed knowledge of the institution or organisation where they are undertaking their internship
  • Have a detailed knowledge of at least one major legal issue facing the institution or organisation where they are undertaking their internship
  • Understand some of the legal, policy, political and organisational/ institutional factors that influence the institution or organisation where they are undertaking their internship.

Syllabus:

The International Legal Internship allows candidates to gain credit for undertaking advanced legal research and analysis on an approved international internship of at least ten weeks of full-time work in an approved international institution or organisation. The program is focused on providing candidates with an opportunity to engage with legal and policy issues in contemporary society through work experience and further developing oral and written communication skills. Candidates are required to secure and fund their internships personally. Students are encouraged to discuss their internships proposals with the subject coordinators.
Assessment:
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (topic approved by the academic supervisor). The research paper must be submitted three months after the completion of the internship, the date to be confirmed with the academic supervisor.
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-682International Legal InternshipMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the internship should:

  • Have detailed knowledge of the institution or organisation where they are undertaking their internship
  • Have a detailed knowledge of at least one major legal issue facing the institution or organisation where they are undertaking their internship
  • Understand some of the legal, policy, political and organisational/ institutional factors that influence the institution or organisation where they are undertaking their internship.

Syllabus:

The International Legal Internship allows candidates to gain credit for undertaking advanced legal research and analysis on an approved international internship of at least ten weeks of full-time work in an approved international institution or organisation. The program is focused on providing candidates with an opportunity to engage with legal and policy issues in contemporary society through work experience and further developing oral and written communication skills. Candidates are required to secure and fund their internships personally. Students are encouraged to discuss their internships proposals with the subject coordinators.
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (topic approved by the academic supervisor). The research paper must be submitted three months after the completion of the internship, the date to be confirmed with the academic supervisor.
Prerequisites

Successful completion of at least four subjects from the Melbourne Law Masters at least two of which must have involved writing a 10,000-word research paper. A subject coordinator and the potential academic supervisor of the candidates research paper must approve the institution or organisation at which the candidate intends to undertake the internship.

Admission will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the subject coordinators.

N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Mr Bruce Oswald, Mr John TobinLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730682P12.500Semester 1, Semester 2NLawLaw730-682

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