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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the regulation of the legal profession in Western Australia and lawyers' professional obligations. The unit covers the regulation of admission to the profession, and the ongoing requirements to remain admitted, and the lawyers' conduct in practice. The unit considers both the legally binding obligations of certified practitioners, and the ethical concerns of the legal profession.
Students must pass 1 units from LAW4604
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will be offered in the on-campus and off-campus modes. On-campus students will attend a weekly 3-hour seminar. Off-campus students will access the unit via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 60% |
| Examination | Final examination | 30% |
| Participation | Tutorial Participation for On-campus students | 10% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 60% |
| Examination | Final examination | 30% |
| Participation | Tutorial Participation for On-line Students | 10% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
LAW4704|3|1
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the regulation of the legal profession in Western Australia and lawyers' professional obligations. The unit covers the regulation of admission to the profession, and the ongoing requirements to remain admitted, and the lawyers' conduct in practice. The unit considers both the legally binding obligations of certified practitioners, and the ethical concerns of the legal profession.
Students must pass 1 units from LAW4604
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will be offered in the on-campus and off-campus modes. On-campus students will attend a weekly 3-hour seminar. Off-campus students will access the unit via Blackboard. Regular online access is required.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 60% |
| Examination | Final examination | 30% |
| Participation | Tutorial Participation for On-campus students | 10% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment | 60% |
| Examination | Final examination | 30% |
| Participation | Tutorial Participation for On-line Students | 10% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
LAW4704|3|2