LAW7281

The Expert Witness in the Adversary System

(LAW)

TBA

Part of the Graduate Certificate Forensic Studies (Accounting). Corequisite: LAW7282.

Synopsis: · Overview of the adversary and inquisitorial systems · Role of the expert witness within the adversary system · Important and unique position of the expert witness · The legal and ethical context of expert evidence. Subject topics: · The Nature of the Adversary System · The Trial Process · Basic Rules of Evidence · Legal and other Professional Ethics · Rules of Expert Evidence · Evaluation of Expert Evidence · Introduction to Preparation for Trial · Law reform and future directions

Assessment: This Subject will be assessed as Pass or Fail only and no grades will be allocated. · There will be ongoing assessment including reflective activities, case studies, assignments and a final assessment task. Participation in the online discussion group will also be required but will not be assessed