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Overview
This will happen through an in-depth look at the theory of clinical legal education, public legal education and a specific type of public legal education known as 'Street Law'. Students will examine these important activities and concepts in the context of different legal systems, the Rule of Law and professional practice. Further students will have the opportunity to develop certain professional legal skills such as client interviewing skills through structured simulations. Other professional practice topics like advocacy, professional legal ethics, drafting will also be explored. This content will be covered through highly interactive seminars, court visits and simulations.
This Clinical Legal Education, Access to Justice and Pro Bono Law course from Queen Mary University of London aims to:
- provide students with a unique appreciation of access to justice issues and how legal systems globally deal support clients who are unable to pay for legal advice.
- offer an overview of theories behind various access to justice initiatives such as pro bono legal advice, clinical legal education and public legal education.
- explore the inter-related nature of the above theories and how these interact with working life as a legal professional.
- give students an opportunity to develop various 'practice based' skills which are regularly used in a professional work environment.
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By attending this course, you are expected to:
- understand and explain the practice and theories of clinical legal education and public legal education, and how these interact with access to justice for individuals within the legal system
- understand the nature of pro bono legal advice and why it is important to the Rule of Law
- identify key problems in access to justice and free legal advice and how these problems are interrelated
You will develop/be able to:
- learn and practice the teaching methodology used in Street Law
- develop client interviewing skills
- debate critically and respectfully, work collaboratively with peers
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Duration
- Full-time
- 22 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
To join our Summer School, you should have completed a minimum of two semesters’ study at your home institution.
We welcome Summer School students from around the world. We accept a range of qualifications:
- if your home institution uses the four-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale, we usually require a 3.0 GPA
- if your home institution uses the letter scale, you will need to have a B+
We welcome international qualifications and we consider every application individually on its academic merit.
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International
2415 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2415 GBP for the full programme during 22 days. -
National
2415 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2415 GBP for the full programme during 22 days.
- One Session £2415
- Both Sessions £4588
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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