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Clinical Legal Education

Murdoch University
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Criminal Justice Studies | Legal Practice | Social Work and Counselling
Area of study
Social Sciences | Law
Course Language
English
About Program

Program Overview

School of Law and Criminology

The School of Law and Criminology offers a range of programs and opportunities for students to engage with the community and develop their legal skills.


Study

The school provides various study options, including:


  • Mooting at Murdoch
  • Practical legal training
  • International programs
    • International Human Rights Program
    • European Summer Law Program
    • India Immersion Program
    • German Foreign Trade & Customs Law Program
  • Continuing Professional Development

Research

The school is involved in research activities, although specific details are not provided.


Community

The school has a strong focus on community engagement, with the Clinic at Murdoch being a key example.


Clinic at Murdoch

The Clinic at Murdoch is a collaboration with The Southern Communities Advocacy Legal and Education Service Inc (SCALES) that provides students with the opportunity to work on real legal cases and develop their skills under supervision. The clinic has been in operation for over 25 years and has won numerous awards, including a National Human Rights Award and a National Teaching Award.


How You Can Benefit

The Clinical Legal Education program offers students the chance to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world situations and cases. Students can work on a range of legal matters, using skills such as interviewing, formulating advice, advocacy, and representation. The program allows students to explore the role of law in society, what legal practice can achieve, and its limitations.


Examples of Cases

Students have been involved in various cases, including:


  • A High Court case that became the precedent for safe third country issues in asylum law
  • Supreme Court action around the rights of juveniles while detained
  • Countless cases to keep people from homelessness
  • Cases taken to the United Nations, on issues such as torture, the right to housing, and the right to healthcare
  • Law reform through parliamentary enquiries at both state and federal levels
  • Reports and submissions to the United Nations, including the committee system and special rapporteur.
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