Experiencing the law in action is a unique learning opportunity. By engaging in live casework in the Clinic, you will develop a deep understanding of the law, acquire practical legal skills and learn to reflect on the law in its wider sociological and political context.
You will participate in real life legal work under the supervision of experienced legal practitioners to assist clients of Kent Law Clinic. Helping to solve problems that impact upon the everyday lives of people who live with disadvantage will enable you to develop a sense of professional responsibility and will provide you with a rewarding experience.
The Clinical module will help you develop a range of legal skills through actively participating in tasks such as interviewing clients and drafting legal documents whilst also learning important practical skills including time management and empathy towards clients.
You will be assessed on your ability to carry out casework tasks and independent legal research throughout the term. Using your distinct casework experience you will then critically reflect on the relationship between your client's legal problem and broader socio-legal issues.
Your learning will be supported by a holistic combination of seminars, small group supervision, one to one meetings and feedback sessions. You will also benefit from peer support and become part of the vibrant Kent Law Clinic community.
Workshops- 16 hours
Small group supervision/ one-to-one meetings- 16 hours
Practical Competency Assessment details:- Conduct of Casework- Varied Assessment Volume- worth 60% of the total marks for the module- This assessment is pass compulsory
Extended writing -Critical reflection (2,500 words) - worth 40% of the total marks for the module-This assessment is pass compulsory
Reassessment methods- Like for like (Including composite form of reassessment for failed performance components –Conduct of Casework involving an interaction with a client, legal research and legal drafting exercise,
Written 2,500-word critical reflection)
For reading lists see the detailed module information on moodle
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1. Apply a detailed and coherent knowledge of substantive law, procedure and practice in one or more fields of social welfare or public law to the facts of a client's case.
2. Analyse and evaluate clients' situations, identifying appropriate legal and other resolution strategies.
3. Deploy specific legal and general skills, such as: legal research, interviewing, negotiating, legal drafting, advocacy, presentation, and case-management to progress clinical casework.
4. Critically reflect upon the law in practice, relating the clinical casework to wider socio-legal contexts.
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