LAW 458 : Legal Ethics
Law
2021 Semester One (1213) (10 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Explain and critically analyse the lawyer’s role and theories of ethics (Capability 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.3, 5.1, 5.2 and 6.2)
- Explain the structure of the legal profession, underlying theories of professionalism, the regulatory framework for lawyers in New Zealand, including the complaints and discipline system, and requirements for admission to the bar. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3)
- Recognise, articulate and explain the sources of lawyers’ obligations and how they relate to the Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 2.1)
- Articulate and apply the Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008 in various factual situations. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1 and 5.1)
- Articulate the wider responsibilities of lawyers in the community and key issues facing the legal profession in Aotearoa (including critically analysing approaches to culture change and next steps, self-leadership, bias, inclusion and diversity, and individual and collective wellbeing in the legal profession). (Capability 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| peer-reviewed case analysis | 10% | Peer Coursework |
| Hypothetical Case Analysis | 30% | Group & Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 60% | Individual Coursework |
| 3 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||||||
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Workload Expectations
This is a 10-point course with 12, weekly classes each class being up to two hours long. Guest lecturers from the profession feature on this course.
As a general guide, you should expect to work three hours outside of the classroom for each hour spent in class. The guideline for the total workload for this course is 100 hours.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
- The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.
- Attendance is expected at scheduled classes to complete the course.
- Lectures will be available as recordings.
- The course will include guest lectures and panel discussions.
- All assessments must be completed in order to pass this course
- Attendance on campus is required for the final exam.
- The Final Exam is open book and two hours long.
Learning Resources
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Other Information
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course director, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a Student Academic and Support Adviser as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.