Legal practice course [DROIB337]

Learning outcomes

Specific competences of the course - Integrate the different facets of the legal profession concerned and participate in parts of the professional activities carried out by the supervisor, under his/her guidance and advice. -Critically appraise the qualities required for the legal profession practised by the tutor, and the issues and challenges associated with that profession. -Put into practice the theoretical concepts discussed in the courses that are relevant to the trade concerned; in the process, identify obstacles and devise solutions to overcome them. Cross-cutting competences -Implementing soft skills, during exchanges with the supervisor and the various people involved, particularly in terms of written or verbal communication. -Develop the ability to integrate into a professional environment.

Objectives

The aim is to give the student an early opportunity to come into contact with a legal profession and to become familiar with the concrete implementation of concepts that he/she will have studied theoretically in the academic courses. Internship agreements are concluded with representatives of the various professions concerned, including lawyers, magistrates, notaries, bailiffs, as well as lawyers linked to the business, public and voluntary sectors. The course takes place between October and April. Its duration varies between a minimum of 60 hours and a maximum of 75 hours. The hours are to be agreed between the trainer and the trainee. The student trainee is supervised by the academic manager.

Content

The content of the internship and the nature of the work performed by the student trainee are determined by the profession concerned.