LEGAL418-20X (HAM)

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law

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Convenor(s)

Andrew Hong

Andrew Hong
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andrew.hong@waikato.ac.nz

Racheal Taylor-Tilsley

Racheal Taylor-Tilsley
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N.5.21
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racheal.taylor-tilsley@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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The difference between theory and legal practice can, at times, be vast. In this paper, students assume the 'role' of lawyer in practical legal scenarios of either client interviewing, negotiation, mooting or any other approved competition. A combination of research, written and oral skills are employed before legal practitioners and members of the judiciary who provide direct critique and feedback.
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Paper Structure

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This is a work-integrated learning paper and can occur across both A & B Trimester. The requirements for the paper are set out in the assessment description.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Summary of learning outcomes
    1. Gain a deeper understanding of the techniques and practical skill set of client interviewing, negotiation or mooting.
    2. Apply analytical and critical thinking to a legal problem, organisation and development of a legal argument or opinion.
    3. Research statute, case-law, regulations, by-laws and rules. Compile the findings and reach a definitive conclusion grounded in law and reason.
    4. Obtain valuable feedback and critique from members of the legal profession on practical dispute resolution skills, further developing skills for legal practice.
    5. Demonstrate preparation, quick thinking and time management in high pressure (competition) situations.
    6. Successfully convert large amounts of legal research into a concise and systematic oral presentation.
    7. Identify ethical, legal and practical obligations and solutions that a lawyer may face in dispute resolution.
    8. Critically reflect on their personal strengths, weaknesses, development, skills and abilities, in relation to the core components of the competition.
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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The order of assessments is as follows for each competition - note that you must complete two competitions:

  • Complete part 1 of reflection journal template (prior to start of competition). Submit via Moodle.
  • Appear at the competition and complete the oral component.
  • Complete paper work for written component. Submit via Moodle. Note the different time frames depending on your competition stream. Client interviewing - file note is due 7 days after competition. Negotiation - outcome report is due 7 days after competition. Mooting - written submissions are due within 24 hours of competition and must be the same as used in actual competition.
  • Complete part 2 of reflection journal template (due within 7 days of competition). Submit via Moodle.
  • Attend the master class for the competition stream; client interviewing, negotiation or mooting.
  • Complete part 3 of reflection journal template (due within 48 hours of master class). Submit via Moodle.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. First competition: oral component
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. First competition - written component
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. First competition - completed reflective journal
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Second competition: oral component
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Second competition: written component
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Second competition: completed reflective journal
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Alice Coppard, el al New Zealand Law Style Guide 3rd edition, Thomson Reuters (2018).
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Online Support

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Online support for this paper is provided via Moodle.
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Workload

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Students should expect to spend 150 hours in total on this paper. In addition to lecture attendance and provision of online tutorials and learning materials, significant time will need to be spent on background and complementary reading. Students should allow for periods of more-focused research time in the preparation of assignments.

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: Only available for 300 level and 400 level students.

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