Overview
The Land and Environment Court Clinic is an experiential learning program. In this course students will gain practical experience of the law in action. At the same time they will be critically analysing the effect of law and legal policy on the environment in a court setting. Students will gain … For more content click the Read More button below.
- Accompanying a commissioner to a conciliation conference on site (whether a general conciliation conference or a residential development conciliation conference)
- Accompanying a commissioner to an on-site hearing of a dispute under the Trees (Disputes Between Neighbours) Act 2006
- Attending an on-site hearing
- Observing concurrent evidence given during the course of an in-court hearing
- Attending a Registrar's callover list
- Sitting in court to observe a judge hearing either a Class 4 (civil enforcement) or Class 5 (criminal) matter.
Students will spend 1 day (7 hours-9am to 5pm) at the Land and Environment Court each week for 10 weeks. There will be an induction program at the Court and at UNSW which is compulsory for all students, as well as interactive seminars during the course. Students may also be involved in research and policy work relevant to the court.
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisite: Completion of 36 UOC of JURD courses including Admin. Law (JURD7160) and Equity & Trusts (JURD7285) for students enrolled prior to 2013. For students enrolled after 2013, 72 UOC of JURD courses including Admin. Law and Equity & Trusts.
Equivalent Courses
Course Attributes
Work Integrated Learning
Delivery
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Course Outline
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Fees
| Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1829 |
| Domestic Students | $5250 |
| International Students | $5940 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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