LA4044 - Independent Project

This subject is designed primarily for students already employed in a workplace to develop an independent project for the workplace / industry. Students will be required to prepare a project proposal (which would require subject coordinator/lecturer approval) and to complete a project relevant to their degree and workplace. The proposal would be required to demonstrate how the project assists in developing/improving workplace skills; address an industry issue and contribute to industry.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate essential knowledge necessary for a career in legal professions;
• apply critical thinking to address issues and solve problems in law;
• convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form appropriate for professional audience;
• apply technical and interpersonal skills necessary for professional practice in law;
• evaluate the complexity involved in solving multifaceted industry issues and/or design, organise and produce an effective large scale industry project result. Identify, evaluate and action learning opportunities and self-improvements.

Subject Assessment

• presentations (20%)
• poster seminar and final project (50%)
• project proposal (30%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.