Law Professional Placement

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 1124
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Course ID
207370
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Law
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Matthew Atkinson
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
112.5 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop professional skills and values, with a structured analysis of, and reflection on, experience gained during a placement with a legal professional workplace. Students will apply their knowledge of the law gained throughout their studies to work related tasks and gain valuable experience related to their future careers. An industry placement will be carried out under academic and industry supervision. Students will have the opportunity to apply, evaluate and reflect on knowledge gained throughout their studies and the links to future career options. All students in the Law programs who, as part of a course, undertake activities where interaction with clients/the public/an external organisation are required, such as industry placements or clinical placement, must demonstrate that they have a current National Police Clearance, which is valid for the duration of the course. External placement providers may also require a current DHS - Working with Children Check (WWCC), which is valid for the duration of the course. The National Police Check will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent clinical placement/industry placement involvement, requiring withdrawal from the course.

Course learning outcomes

  • Develop practical legal skills in a professional environment.
  • Reflect upon and evaluate their own learning and performance in a workplace setting.
  • Identify and articulate the dynamics of various relationships that can arise in a workplace setting.
  • Evaluate the roles of lawyers in the Australian legal system and in Australian society generally by reference to their workplace experience.
  • Recognise and discuss the importance of legal ethics and professional conduct and demonstrate an appropriate ethical and professional attitude.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 30047
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
26 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
14 May - 28 May Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 111
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 59708
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 20 Aug Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
3 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
22 Oct - 5 Nov Thursday 5:10pm - 7pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed LAWS4021 Law Professional Placement at the University of South Australia

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