ACAP Sessional Lecturer, Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
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At ACAP University College, we are committed to preparing law graduates for supervised legal practice through high-quality, practice-oriented legal training.ACAP is a nationally accredited higher education provider and an accredited provider of the Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP), delivering Practical Legal Training (PLT) to students across Australia.We are currently seeking sessional Mentors, Tutors and Lecturers to contribute to the NSW GDLP program.We welcome applications from:current legal practitioners interested in contributing to the development of future members of the profession;practitioners with experience supervising graduates or early career lawyers; andacademics, PLT educators and legal professionals with experience in legal training, assessment or professional education.While prior PLT teaching experience is highly regarded, we recognise that strong practitioners bring valuable professional insight, practical judgment and contemporary practice experience to legal education.These opportunities include both:face-to-face teaching during intensive delivery periods in New South Wales; andasynchronous online contributions, including assessment, feedback, student mentoring and simulated practice supervision.The role involves supporting students through practice-based learning and assessment across areas including:Lawyer’s Skills and ValuesCivil Litigation PracticeProperty Law PracticeCommercial and Corporate PracticeAdministrative Law PracticeBanking and FinanceConsumer Law PracticeCriminal Law PracticeEmployment Law PracticeFamily Law PracticeGovernment Law PracticeIn-House Counsel PracticePlanning and Environmental Law PracticeWills and Estates PracticeDepending on experience and availability, sessional responsibilities may include:facilitating intensive workshops and practical skills sessions;providing written and verbal feedback on simulated legal practice tasks; assessing student work and progress;supporting students in the development of professional judgment, ethical practice and foundational legal skills; andcontributing to a contemporary and practice-oriented learning environment