LAW5127

Trial practice and advocacy 506 (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Professor the Hon George Hampel QC

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: (1) To introduce students to trial practice and the role of the advocate in the adversary system; (2) To introduce students to basic advocacy skills and techniques in: conceptualisation and preparation, opening and closing addresses, examination of witnesses, cross examination, and communication skills in the court room; (3) To assess students' understanding of these skills and ability to perform them at a basic level.

Assessment: Participation in two assessment tasks [and attendance at all classes]. The first form of assessment accounts for 20% of the marks in this subject and involves participation in a mock jury trial in which the student participates as counsel before a judge. The second assessment task involves performance of selected advocacy tasks before two instructors. This accounts for 70% of the marks in the subject. [Class attendance accounts for the remaining 10% of marks.]

Contact Hours: Four 2-hour lectures followed by three 3-hour workshops and attendance at 8 mock trials (one 3-hour lecture per week)

Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process, LAW3300 Criminal Law and Procedure

Corequisites: LAW5159 Evidence