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Better Law for a Better World: New Approaches to Law Practice and Education
I: The case for change – a need for innovation in the law, teaching and practice
Context and recent research
Adversarial approaches, problems and a need to do law differently
Rationale for new approaches to law and the teaching of law
Empowerment models
The vexed issue of legal empowerment: the literature examined
A human rights approach to empowerment?
Legal empowerment models
Client empowerment: a role for lawyers
Community empowerment: a role for lawyers
Non-legal professional supporter empowerment
Empowerment to participate in policy and systemic reform
Conclusion
Client-centred approaches
Background to client-centred approaches
Linking lawyer duties with conduct rules and client-centred practice
What is client-centred practice?
Why centrality of client care is critical for underpinning law and ethical practice
Client-care centrality in a legal professional practice context
Continuous learning, development and improvement
Conclusion
Multidisciplinary practice
Background to multidisciplinary practice
Examples of multidisciplinary practice (non-HJPs) in Australia
Health-justice partnerships
Note of caution for services starting up multidisciplinary practice
Conclusion
Restorative practice
What is restorative practice?
Restorative practice and responsiveness to community
The restorative practice process
Practice-informed theoretical framework
Applications of restorative practice in the civil law area
International conflict
Doing court differently
Conclusion
Interdisciplinary student clinics and joint learning opportunities
Background to interdisciplinary student clinics and joint learning opportunities
Challenges for universities working across disciplines
Benefits for universities working across disciplines
II: Practical skills for new approaches to lawyering
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Collaboration
Collaboration and teamwork skills in higher education and professional development
Rubric to assist in identifying collaboration skills
Community development and professional development
Policy research, submission writing and advocacy for change
Interdisciplinary learning in higher education
III: The ethics of reflective practice and evaluation
Reflective practice
The importance of evaluation
IV: Resources
Appendix 1: – Checklists and tips
Appendix 2: – Author publications
Appendix 4: – Relevant legal principles and inquiries
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