Multi-disciplinary practice in a community law environment: clinical legal education combined with holistic service provision

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Abstract

The Monash-Oakleigh Legal Service (MOLS) is a community legal service affiliated with Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, and partly funded by Victoria Legal Aid. MOLS deals with a range of legal matters, including: criminal law, family law, tenancy and neighbourhood disputes, and a number of credit, debt, and bankruptcy issues. In July 2010, the Multi-Disciplinary Clinic (MDC) was established at MOLS to provide a holistic service to clients by involving students from three academic disciplines to deal with client issues. This paper describes some of the mechanics of how the MDC operates, including how students are assessed and supervised. It also describes the benefits for students and clients. Importantly, the paper examines the contributions of each discipline to a broader goal of integrating equally important skill bases to deliver solutions for clients.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication40th Anniversary Conference, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Toronto
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - 2011
EventForty Years of Clinical Education and Social Justice at Osgoode Hall Law School 2011 - Toronto, Canada
Duration: 23 Sep 201123 Sep 2011

Conference

ConferenceForty Years of Clinical Education and Social Justice at Osgoode Hall Law School 2011
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto
Period23/09/1123/09/11

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