75424 Skills and Wills Practice
6cpRequisite(s): (102 credit points of completed study in spk(s): STM90688 102cp Core subjects LLB OR 108 credit points of completed study in spk(s): STM90832 LLB Core Subjects OR 108 credit points of completed study in 108Credit Points spk(s): STM90831 c Juris Doctor Core Subjects) AND (114 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 162 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10124 Bachelor of Laws OR 114 credit points of completed study in spk(s): STM90691 144cp Law Stream OR 114 credit points of completed study in spk(s): STM90401 Law Stream Combined Degree BA Communication Bachelor of Laws OR 132 credit points of completed study in 132Credit Points spk(s): C04320 c Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate Professional Legal Practice)
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Description
This subject covers the skills, practice areas and values students require to be admitted to practise law as prescribed by the ‘competency standards’ set out in the Legal Profession Uniform Admission Rules 2015. This subject is part of the Practical Legal Training (PLT) program.
Students apply their legal skills and understanding of the ethical responsibilities of legal practitioners, including obligations relating to a solicitor's trust account. Participation in drafting, interviewing and negotiation workshops enables students to practise essential skills in a client focused environment.
Students also delve into the practice area of Wills and Estate, where they gain skills in:
- drafting and advising on wills,
- preparation of documents for probate in the Supreme Court of New South Wales,
- identifying and advising on issues
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
Spring session, City campus
Detailed subject description.