Module LAW3167 for 2020/1
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3167: Access to Justice Clinic
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 6 | ||
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| Credits | 30 | ECTS Value | 15 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module ran during term 1 (12 weeks) and term 2 (11 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Mrs Tia Matt (Convenor) | ||
| Pre-requisites | None | ||
| Co-requisites | None | ||
| Available via distance learning | No | ||
With the decrease in Legal Aid, we have seen an increase in LIPs and vulnerable persons. Manoeuvring the legal system is daunting, even with a lawyer. Many individuals now faced with going it alone find themselves lost and confused and often give up, thus losing their opportunity to access justice. This module will provide a pro bono public service to the community in the South West. It will provide you with first-hand experience in working with the public. After initial training, you will have the opportunity to provide basic legal information and advice to individuals, in areas such as criminal justice, housing, benefits, debt, and employment law. As lawyers, we have a responsibility to those that need the legal system. This is an opportunity for you, as a future lawyer, to be a part of the solution. Students must complete a screening process before being accepted for this module.
| Module created | 01/02/2017 | Last revised | 27/07/2020 |
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