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#Australian Government, Defence Legal

The Military Law Centre (MLC) was established in January 2000 primarily to take responsibility for the co-ordination, formulation and delivery of legal training necessary for the professional development of legal officers in the Australian Defence Force (ADF). The role of the MLC has since expanded to take into account the legal training needs of the broader ADF. The MLC also forms the military node of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Military Law. The MLC is located at Victoria Barracks, Paddington (Sydney).

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate the delivery of Legal Training Modules (LTM1-3) for the professional development of ADF legal officers (click here );

Develop and coordinate the delivery of pre-command legal training to Commanding Officer designates in all three Services of the ADF (for training material from pre-command legal training);

Develop and coordinate delivery of certification of legal officers to provide sustained legal support on deployed operations (Joint Operations Legal Training) (click here );

Provide assistance in the development and delivery of Military Law training across the ADF;

Organise Lessons Learned conferences and workshops on current legal issues; and

Managing ADF military justice training policy.

Legal Training Modules (LTMs)

To be eligible to attempt any LTM a Legal Officer must be a member of the Legal Officer Specialist Officer Career Structure (LOSOCS) and be at the appropriate Legal Level; e.g. LL2 to attempt LTM2.

The MLC does not guarantee placement on any LTM or individual subject. In the case of oversubscription, a panelling process will be conducted by the MLC in accordance with the relevant Legal Officer Career and Professional Development Committee (LOCPDC) policy and positions granted according to priority. To view CPDC policy decisions regarding panelling and funding priorities for LTMs, click here to go to the Career Management page of the Defence Legal website.

Select to view further information on Legal Training Modules (LTM's) and Course Dates

To nominate for MLC courses please complete the MLC Course Nomination Form

Further Information Legal Officer Training Handbook

The intent of this handbook is to provide a reference for policy, programming and administrative matters in respect of the training of legal officers. The MLC requests that all officers at Legal Levels (LL) 1-3 and their supervisors take the time to read the handbook, as it compiles and implements training-related Legal LOSOCS policy available at the Career Management page of the Defence Legal websites.

The Legal Officer Training Handbook reflects changes arising from the new Legal Education Services contract.

Legal Officer Training Handbook

Strategic Space Law course

Objectives of the workshop

The workshop is intended as a supplement to the Defence Space Overview Course (DSOC) and the Australian Space Executives Course (ASEC) run by DSCO. Further details are available on the DRN at the DSCO Space Education and Training website.

Space law is covered in those two courses to a fundamental level. SSL is directed at ADF and APS personnel (including members of other government departments) who require a more detailed knowledge of law applicable to military space operations. The workshop is not intended for legal officers (other, related training opportunities for legal officers are available through the Contact person for this DEFGRAM).

The format of SSL as a workshop is intended to facilitate better understanding of the applicable law and retention of learning through active participation in analysis of the application of law to the scenario. It recognises that learning in such a complex and emerging area in the abstract is not optimal.

The workshop would typically suit participants at O-4 to O-8 and EL1 to SES2 with a strategic or international relations background. Participants who have recently attended DSOC or ASEC will gain the most from the workshop. A basic understanding of international law is desirable.

Details

SSL will be delivered in Canberra the exact venue will be confirmed to the selected participants. SSL is PMKeyS reportable. There is no cost for attending this workshop; however travel, accommodation and allowances are the responsibility of each member s parent unit.

Nominations

Nominations for this workshop should be forwarded to DSCO by email to DSCO.Contact@defence.gov.au no later than Wednesday, 13 August 2014. Emails should include:

Name, rank/level, PMKeys No;