Subjects 2010
International Legal Internship 730682
- Credited Courses: Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies L08; Master of Laws (LLM) 502; Master of Public and International Law 511
Prerequisite
Successful completion of at least four subjects from the Melbourne Law Masters, at least two of which must have involved writing a 10,000 word research paper. A subject coordinator and the potential academic supervisor of the student’s research paper must approve the institution or organisation at which the student intends to undertake the internship.
Note
Admission will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the subject coordinators.
Objectives
A student who has successfully completed the internship should:
- Have detailed knowledge of the institution or organisation where they have undertaken their internship
- Have a detailed knowledge of at least one major legal issue facing the institution or organisation where they have undertaken their internship
- Understand some of the legal, policy, political and organisational/institutional factors that influence the institution or organisation where they have undertaken their internship.
Syllabus
The International Legal Internship allows students to gain credit for undertaking advanced legal research and analysis on an approved international internship of at least ten weeks of full-time work in an approved international institution or organisation. The program is focused on providing students with an opportunity to engage with legal and policy issues in contemporary society through work experience and further develop oral and written communication skills. Students are required to secure and fund their internships personally. Students are encouraged to discuss their internship proposals with the subject coordinators.
Students who successfully enrol in the International Legal Internship must arrange a meeting with at least one of the subject coordinators both prior to their internship and upon completion of their internship so as to develop a better understanding of research and the role of international institutions in international law and relations.
