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Compulsory workshops - session dates

A compulsory workshop program is a key feature of our Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program by distance education. The program provides learning experiences that promote our values and legal skills, and improves students' capacities in critical analysis, legal theory, social critique, legal argument, and communication. Attendance at these workshops is a compulsory requirement of our Bachelor of Laws program by distance education.

Workshop 1 (4 days)

Session A: Thursday 16 February 2012 - Sunday 19 February 2012 (Lismore Campus)

OR

Session B: Thursday 23 February 2012 – Sunday 26 February 2012 (Gold Coast - Beachside Campus)

OR

Session C: Thursday 8 March – Sunday 11 March 2012 (Gold Coast - Beachside Campus)

When: At the beginning of the first year of study

Who must attend?

  • Compulsory for distance education students enrolled in LAW00111 Legal Process and LAW00051 Legal Research & Writing

Workshop Focus:

  • Orientation to SCU and the School of Law & Justice
  • Legal education & critical legal analysis
  • Legal research and writing
  • Study skills for the Bachelor of Laws

How to register for one of the three workshop sessions:

  • Once formally admitted in the Bachelor of Laws degree, go to MyEnrolment to enrol in your units of study for 2012. You MUST enrol in LAW00111 Legal Process for Session 1 2012.
  • When you enrol in LAW00111 Legal Process you will find a link to the First Year External Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Workshop Learning Site on your MySCU homepage. Click on that link, and follow the instructions provided to 'Sign Up' for your selected workshop session.

Workshop 2 (4 days)

Session A: Wednesday 6 June 2012 – Saturday 9 June 2012 (Lismore Campus)

OR

Session B: Friday 8 June 2012 – Monday 11 June 2012 (Lismore Campus)

When: During second year of (full-time) study (after completing LAW00114)

Who must attend:

  • Compulsory for distance education students enrolled in LAW00114 Evidence & Civil Procedure in Session 1 2012
  • Students are expected to have completed LAW00503 Contract Law

Workshop focus:

  • Legal interviewing, negotiation & advocacy
  • Alternative dispute resolution

Workshop 3 (5 days)

Wednesday 11 July 2012 – Sunday 15 July 2012 (Lismore Campus)

When: During third year of (full-time) study (while studying LAW00519)

Who must attend:

  • Compulsory for distance education students enrolled in LAW00519 Professional Conduct
  • Students are expected to have completed LAW00520 Philosophy of Law

Workshop focus:

  • Ethical Legal Practice
  • Regulation of the legal profession
  • Trust accounting for legal practice

Know more

If you require any assistance with the workshop sessions or you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Bachelor of Laws Course Coordinator or Student Support team at the School of Law and Justice.

Updated: 10 April 2012