LAWS 3003 Advocacy

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200646

Coordinator David Collier Opens in new window

Description This subject imparts basic courtroom trial skills giving practice in applying substantive law, practice, procedure and evidence in a simulated courtroom. It also explores both professional and ethical issues involved in the courtroom. There is a limit on enrolment in this subject because of the teaching method adopted.

School Law

Discipline Law, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Co-requisite(s) LAWS 4004

Equivalent Subjects LGYB 0403 - Advocacy

Restrictions Successful completeion of 80 credit points of Bachelor of Laws core subjects. Enrolment in the subject is by invitation only following a call for expressions of interest and a merit selection process. Classes are kept small due to the practical nature of the subject.

Assumed Knowledge

Good communication skills; including the ability to construct a coherent argument and write in a manner that is grammatically correct.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Reflection 1,500 words or equivalent 30 N Individual
Professional Task 20 minutes in total 30 N Individual
Professional Task Oral submissions: 30 minutes in total. Written submissions: 750 words 40 N Individual

Teaching Periods