LAWS 3003 Advocacy
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 200646
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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 |
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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