This course can help students to understand the basic elements of learning and applying to the law: standardization; sociality; logicality; definability; finality; the sense of justice. This course introduces students to the basic skills of public speaking and debate. It examines the functions, elements, types and roles of public speaking. Through lectures and practices, students learn essential skills in writing, speaking and debating that engage a public audience. In addition to the coursework, students have to choose to look for a relevant workplace to perform 100 hours of internship or to attend 10 court trials and prepare a report for any 5 out of the 10 court trials attended to fulfil the internship requirement.

CILO-1: Students will be able to actively apply theoretical legal principles to client legal casework. CILO-2: Students will be able to demonstrate legal practice skills in dealing with clients, colleagues and the courts, through appropriate professional activities such as drafting legal documents, conducting client or witness interviews, undertaking practical legal research, providing legal advice (to colleagues, not clients), or engaging with opposing lawyers and the courts. CILO-3: Students will be able to exercise forensic judgment and make informed and considered decisions in a legal practice environment. CILO-4: Students will be able to work effectively and reliably in a professional environment, both individually and as a member of a team. CILO-5: Students will be able to demonstrate reflexive learning practices.