1. What is the expected time commitment for a law clinic?
Expect 100–120 hours per clinic over approximately 12 weeks. Spread of the workload may vary depending on the demands of the matter at hand.
2. Is there a fixed schedule or end date for the law clinic?
Clinics follow an estimated timeline (e.g., completion by mid-November for Semester One), but exact start and end dates for each tranche may vary due to the demands of the matter at hand.
3. Can I work part-time or take on an internship while allocated to a law clinic?
Yes, as long as these commitments do not interfere with clinic commitments. Time management is a crucial aspect of your participation and generally forms part of the assessment of your performance.
4. What training will students receive to perform in the law clinic?
Depending on the clinic requirements, training may include:
Client interviewing skills
Legal ethics and professionalism
Note-taking and negotiation
Legal research and analysis
5. Who supervises the law clinics?
Clinical instructors, often practising lawyers from our partner organisations or faculty supervisors, maintaining a low student-to-supervisor ratio.
6. How are the law clinics structured?
Clinics follow a curriculum with scheduled sessions, client assignments, case reviews, and ongoing supervision by clinic instructors.
