Leo Cussen | Criminal Law

Why complete our Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessmentsintermediate

Are you interested in practising in criminal law or curious to know what it might involve?

Leo Cussen Centre for Law provides those with a law degree hands-on, practical training to become effective lawyers. It offers the opportunity to run a criminal file from first contact with the client to appearing as advocate on their behalf in a simulated court environment.

This job simulation introduces you to the forensic analysis and strategic foresight essential to persuasively advocate for your client, by replicating the type of work you would be asked to do in a live internship.

The 3 tasks are designed to build your capacity to critically analyse information from the perspective of therapeutic jurisprudence. The tasks increase in difficulty and we therefore recommend that you work through them sequentially.

Please note that the tasks within this program are hypothetical and for learning purposes only. The scenario you will hear about is fictional and the client is portrayed by an actor. Please be aware that there is explicit language used within the program, which may be upsetting for some participants.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Critical thinking

Communication

Ethical practice

Criminal procedure

Forensic analysis

Document review

Drafting

Strategic foresight

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from industry experts. No live sessions, all self-paced.

Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.

Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for the job.

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Tasks in this program

Task One: Prepare Pre-Interview Advice

30-60 mins

Intermediate

Assist your senior lawyer in the preparation of advice for a client in police custody who is about to be interviewed for criminal charges.

What you'll learn

Understand the legal requirements surrounding providing pre-interview advice to clients charged with a criminal offence
Learn the ethical limits of what you can ask your client, and what you can offer to do for your client prior to their interview

What you'll do

Answer multiple choice questions relating to the provision of advice to a client charged with a criminal offence prior to their interview with the police

Reviews

Over 3400

5 Star Reviews

"Very interesting and not too long. I would have preferred more detailed instructions for each of the tasks"-- Student from University of Stirling

"Was very helpful in understanding what is required to make a solid file note and how to draft a psychological report. The file note in particular helped me to not go into my current placement with any fear of not knowing how to file note."-- Student from La Trobe University

"I enjoyed learning about what a criminal lawyer does day-to-day and having a go at real-life criminal law tasks"-- Student from The University of Law

"This was a very engaging Virtual Internship, and I would definitely complete another one in a different area of law. It was very realistic and well structured. I feel more confident in drafting letters and have developed new skills in undertaking tasks set by the Partner at a firm. Thank you."-- Student from Monash University

"Overall, the program was very helpful and helped me to gain a better understanding of the tasks I aim to be undertaking in the future."-- Student from Queensland University of Technology

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