LAWFAC0002 Inter-Professional Education and Collaborative Programme (IPECP) [2025]
LLAW6328 _JDOC6328_Maritime arbitration law [2025]
LLAW6049_1B _JDOC6049_1B_Securities regulation I [2025]
LLAW6093E _JDOC6093E_ Regulation of financial markets [2025]
LLAW6093D _6093D_ Regulation of financial markets [2025]
LLAW6093B _JDOC6093B_ Regulation of financial markets [2025]
LLAW6046B _JDOC6046B_Privacy and data protection [2025]
LLAW6046A _JDOC6046A_Privacy and data protection [2025]
LLAW6242A _JDOC6242A_Public interest clinic [2025]
The Public Interest Clinic is a clinical legal education subject which combines practical experience and academic learning.
Under the supervision of the course instructors and in collaboration with legal practitioners, students will provide legal assistance to non-governmental and non-profit organizations in addition to engaging directly with clients from underserved communities, including 1) individuals seeking asylum 2) those affected by human trafficking 3) mental health patients 4) persons facing discrimination, ensuring these clients receive critical legal support.
Students will work with lawyers and other professionals to provide a diverse range of services. Working in small groups on allocated projects, students will gain practical legal skills by providing assistance and information to clients.
The precise nature of the practical experience will vary depending on the needs of the relevant organisations and clients requiring assistance during the academic semester.
During the course, students will conduct in-depth interviews with clients to establish the scope and goals of each case, identifying key deliverables that address their specific needs. While assisting these clients, students will leverage their foundational legal knowledge and enhance their competencies through targeted legal research, particularly in areas less familiar to them. They will be encouraged to understand the broader context of their clients' legal situations, striving to provide comprehensive support that encompasses the full spectrum of their needs.
In addition to their direct client engagements, students will actively participate in a variety of research activities that support the broader work of the clinic. These efforts will include analyzing legal trends, evaluating procedural effectiveness, and developing educational materials that serve to inform both clients and the broader community. These projects, guided by practitioners and utilising advanced research tools, will enhance students' understanding of law in practice.