Leader: Professor George Hampel/Mr Randall Kune

Offered

City (Melbourne) First semester 2008 (On-campus block of classes)

Synopsis

Taking instructions

Analysis of materials

Preparing the report

Conferring with lawyers

Law reforms particularly those in the Federal Court and the NSW

Subject topics :

Taking instructions

Analysis of materials

Preparing the report

Conferencing with Lawyers

Law reforms.

Objectives

At the successful completion of this subject the student should be able to:

1. undertake a structured analysis of material with a view to giving evidence in court;
2. prepare a report which provides a suitable foundation for the giving of that evidence;
3. identify different approaches to the giving of expert evidence and explain the impact this has on analysis and preparation;
4. explain the expert's function in conferenceing with lawyers.

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.

Prerequisites

Must be enrolled in Graduate Certificate of Forensic Studies.

Co-requisites

LAW7281