78729 Law Tech Capstone 2
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): ( 78728 Law Tech Capstone 1 OR ((94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 142 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration OR 94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04363 Juris Doctor Master of Intellectual Property OR 94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04364 Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate Trade Mark Law and Practice) AND 70106c Principles of Public International Law AND 70107c Principles of Company Law AND 78728 Law Tech Capstone 1) OR (70106 Principles of Public International Law AND 78728 Law Tech Capstone 1 AND 94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04320 Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate Professional Legal Practice))
The lower case 'c' after the subject code indicates that the subject is a corequisite. See definitions for details.
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Anti-requisite(s): 76107 Applied Project in Law, Innovation and Technology (Capstone 2)
Description
This subject comprises the research, writing and communication of a solution to an approved topic in technology law. At the start of the subject, 'clients' pitch problems to students that need an innovative legal solution. Students undertake group work to provide a solution that requires high-order legal research, collaborative research, innovative and creative thinking and the capacity to manage a project and communicate a sustained and persuasive solution to the 'client'.
Students have the opportunity to critically analyse and evaluate the topic that they choose provided that their project proposes a solution to the client's issue. Students refine the project and apply an appropriate methodology to solve the project identified. Students develop their oral and written communication skills throughout the session through online discussions and workshops on central aspects to technology law problem solving. This includes discussion of methodology, project management, collaborative skills and the challenges and possibilities of technology.
Students are supported in the process through face-to-face workshops, online modules and feedback from their peers and academic supervisor. Students also develop skills in self-management by undertaking self-directed work and learning and by responding to and applying feedback.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Develop the capacity to solve a real world law problems pitched by clients in creative and innovative ways |
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| 2. | Develop skills in self-management and working collaboratively to locate and synthesise legal and interdisciplinary research in order to creatively and analytically evaluate and resolve a law problem |
| 3. | Construct clear, original and persuasive written and oral arguments that are supported by research and consistent with professional needs and standards. |
| 4. | Develop the capacity to apply legal knowledge and skills to manage a project and work in an interdisciplinary team |
Teaching and learning strategies
Strategy 1 Independent and collaborative learning
Strategy 2 Authentic problems
Strategy 3 Feedback, peer and teacher
Strategy 4 Professional communication
Content (topics)
1 Introduction to Applied Project
2 Legal Project Management
3 Progress reports
4 Legal Technology
5 Contemporary legal operations
6 Specific technology issues
7 Advanced presentation skills
8 Presentation of project solutions
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Report on Progress
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1 and 2 This task contributes specifically to the development of the following graduate attributes: .1, .1 and .1 |
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| Weight: | 20% |
| Length: | 750 words |
| Criteria: | • Demonstration of ability to work collaboratively in project planning • Clarity of expression and use of appropriate language • Accuracy and relevance of proposed project methodology |
Assessment task 2: Presentation of project solution
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 3 This task contributes specifically to the development of the following graduate attributes: .1, .1, .1 and .1 |
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| Weight: | 30% |
| Length: | 1000 words |
| Criteria: | • Clarity of expression, use of appropriate language and a demonstrated ability to formulate responses in clear and succinct terms. • Demonstration of ability to work collaboratively in the oral and written solution. • Accuracy, relevance and accessibility of the proposed solution. • Creative and innovative solution. |
Assessment task 3: Final Project
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2 and 3 This task contributes specifically to the development of the following graduate attributes: .1, .1, .1 and .1 |
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| Weight: | 50% |
| Length: | 20,000 words (each team member contributes 5000 words) |
| Criteria: | • Clarity of expression, use of appropriate language and a demonstrated ability to formulate responses in clear and succinct terms. • Demonstration of ability to work collaboratively in the oral and written solution. • Accuracy, relevance and accessibility of the proposed solution. • Solution is creative and innovative and communicated according to professional needs and standards. |
Minimum requirements
50% overall