Currently the School has arrangements with the West Heidelberg Community Legal Service and the Preston branch of Victorian Legal Aid. Students work directly on actual cases under the guidance of a School lecturer. This program provides an opportunity for law students to observe, and participate in a limited way, in the work of the courts and tribunals. Students are attached to a magistrate or judge to research and write on a legal issue relevant to the mentor's work. The Moot Court is a purpose-built facility providing students with the opportunity to practise the communication and advocacy skills required for court trial arguments, conciliation conferences, examination of witnesses and settlement negotiations.
Help is offered via workshops, seminars and individual assistance if needed.
Specific knowledge based assistance may also be available from a designated tutor. The LASU is located in Room 370, Martin Building, Bundoora campus. Each subject has a minimum of three contact hours per week. You should expect to spend a minimum of ten hours per week on each subject, including private study time. The normal full-time workload is four subjects per semester.