LAW2ECP
EVIDENCE AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
LAW2ECP
2017
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-ordinatorBen Walsh
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 | Evidence and Criminal procedure Unit Materials | Prescribed | 2016 | Available from the La Trobe University Book shop |
Readings | Criminal Investigaton and Procedure in Victoria | Prescribed | Christopher Corns 2nd Edition 2014 | Thomson Reuters Lawbook Co. |
Readings | Evidence Act 2008 (Vic) | Prescribed | 2008 | Available on-line |
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.
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:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
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:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
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:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBen Walsh
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* |
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Examination-by-moot | Equivalent to 3000 words | 60 | 03, 04, 02, 01 |
Mid-semester Assessment | Equivalent to 1500 words | 40 | 02, 04, 01 |