LAW7273

Principles of evidence (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Greg Reinhardt/Martine Marich

Offered:
City T1-58 2004 (Off-campus)
City T3-58 2004 (Off-campus)
City T1-58 2005 (Day)
City T3-58 2005 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: On completion of this subject students will have: (a) acquired a thorough understanding of the rules and principles of the law of evidence; (b) developed the ability to analyse a case or factual situation and determine what evidence may be required and what evidence may be admissible; (c) acquired the ability to analyse the weight and probative value of differing forms of available evidence; (d) acquired the ability to distinguish, where applicable, between evidence which may be lead in courts in different Australian jurisdictions; (e) acquired a familiarity with the principles of the law of evidence applicable in foreign jurisdictions; (f) further developed skills in caselaw analysis and statutory interpretation.

Assessment: Memorandum of Advice requiring students to provide detailed advice on issues of evidence arising in a civil or criminal trial: 30%; Final Examination: 70%

Contact Hours: 2 hour seminar per week x 12 weeks