MLS Tax Clinic (LAWS90164) // Assessment

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Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Orientation

  • 14 hours
Hurdle requirement: This includes attending and participating in the scheduled orientation sessions.		Before the start of semester or during weeks 1 and 2 of the semesterN/A

Clinic attendance and satisfactory participation

Hurdle requirement: This includes: - Attending and actively participating in client and non-client facing sessions; - Preparing file notes and associated materials for clients; - Preparing follow up emails and advice for clients, post-interview; and - Associated tasks.		Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Practical clinical task: Preparation of a legal memoranda, a series of file notes or other practical task as determined by the Clinic Supervisor

  • 2000 words
Throughout the teaching period20%

Completion of an individual oral presentation based on clinic work and experience.

  • 12 minutes
Late in the teaching period30%

Legal writing brief - submission of a research essay or community legal education document

  • 2500 words
Late in the teaching period30%

Client consultations - the Clinic supervisor will assess each student's ability to conduct client consultations twice during the semester

  • 2 days (placement)
From Week 3 to Week 1220%

Additional details

The due date of the above assessment(s) will be available to students via the Assessment Schedule on the LMS Community.

Last updated: 8 November 2024