law2ecp evidence
EVIDENCE AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
LAW2ECP
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will learn about the rules of evidence in civil and criminal cases as well as the rules of criminal procedure. These rules have evolved to enable court cases to be conducted in a manner that is deemed to be fair to all parties and, increasingly, to promote the interests of the state in ensuring the 'efficient' disposal of cases by the courts. The law of civil procedure is dealt with in a separate subject. This subject, in conjunction with Criminal Law, meets the requirements of the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria in the area of Criminal Law and Procedure. It also meets the requirements in the area of Evidence.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorLibby Brenton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM and (LAW1CRL or LAW2CRM)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Criminal Procedure and Evidence Subject Materials 2015 | Prescribed | N/A | AVAILABLE FROM THE LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BOOKSHOP. |
| Readings | Evidence Act 2008 (Vic) | Preliminary | N/A | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Research and analyse the law as it relates to a factual situation at an advanced undergraduate level
- Activities:
- Seminar discussion of fact situation analysis.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
02. Demonstrate the written skills necessary for advocacy in the context of criminal law
- Activities:
- Lecture and seminar modelling and discussion.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
03. Demonstrate pair collaboration and verbal advocacy skills in a simulated criminal court (a 'moot')
- Activities:
- Preparation for Moot assessment. Lecture and seminar modelling and discussion. In class discussion and debate of cases.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Demonstrate problem-solving and advice construction skills as they relate to a legal environment
- Activities:
- Lecture modelling of problem -solving and advice construction.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Information Literacy(Information Literacy)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLibby Brenton
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination-by-moot | 60 | 03, 04, 02, 01 | |
| Mid-semester Assessment | 40 | 02, 04, 01 |