LC3S322 - Law in the Community 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC3S322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Law in the Community | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Hannah Menard | ||
| Module Team: | Adam Collins, Holly Evans, Rachel Lewis, Rob Wilks | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module will provide students with an understanding of law as it affects people in the community.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to:
1. Evidence their further engagement in a legal services environment through participation in community-based projects
2. Enhance their ability to critically appraise and reflect upon their performance so as to be prepared for graduate employment opportunities
Content Summary
This module continues to build upon the clinical legal skills embedded at level 4 and level 5 (Clinical Practice 1 module) and complements the level 6 module (Clinical Practice 2) enabling students to further develop the skills required for legal practice by focusing on community-based project work.
Students will:
• undertake a placement at the Legal Advice Clinic (LAC) for 4 hours per week for 20 weeks focusing on participating and engaging in community-based projects
• obtain an understanding of law as it affects people in the community
• have the opportunity to develop their legal practice skills by providing advice and assistance to clients in a community setting as part of the LAC outreach and projects programme
• keep a diary during their placement to evidence and support their learning. This will also form a record of any Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) undertaken, which will be required should a student wish to subsequently claim QWE gained during the placement
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 60 |
| Placement | 80 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Undertake 80 hours of work-based learning in the Legal Advice Clinic through participation in community-based project and reflect upon the way their work experience has contributed to their professional practice |
| LO2 | Critically appraise and reflect on their experience and skills developed within the context of their work-based learning in the Legal Advice Clinic through participation in community-based projects |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Students will be required to undertake an individual presentation reflecting on the project work undertaken and the skills developed. | 15 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Students will be required to compile a portfolio that will include a reflective journal of their community-based project and outreach work, as well as at least two client case studies. It should also include evidence of engagement with the Clinic and may also include examples of student work along with client, supervisor?and peer?appraisal/ feedback. | 0 | 3000 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |