Assessment: MLS Tax Clinic (LAWS90164)

Assessment

Description	Timing	Percentage
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 semester	N/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 period	N/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 period	20%
Completion of an individual oral presentation based on clinic work and experience. 12 minutes	Late in the teaching period	30%
Legal writing brief - submission of a research essay or community legal education document 2500 words	Late in the teaching period	30%
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 12	20%

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

Last updated: 31 January 2024