Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Unit
LAW7284 - The expert witness in the courtroom
6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL
Refer to the specific
census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Law |
| Offered | City (Melbourne) Second semester 2011 (DE-ONLINE)
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| Coordinator(s) | Professor The Hon. George Hampel QC; Mr Randall Kune
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Synopsis
- Preparing and using materials to assist in the presentation of evidence (notes, reports and visual aids)
- Observing and participating in mock examination in chief, cross examination and re-examination
- Communicating effectively in the courtroom
Unit topics:
- Examination in chief: use of notes, reports, and visual aids
- Cross examination
- Re-examination
- Courtroom communication skills.
Objectives
At the successful completion of this unit the student should be able to:
- prepare and use material to assist with courtroom presentations
- demonstrate appropriate behavior in examination in chief, cross examination and re-examination
- demonstrate effective courtroom communication skills.
Assessment
The unit will be assessed as Pass or Fail only and no grades will be allocated
The assessment activity the students will undertake is to be assessed on their performance in the mock examination in chief, cross-examination and reexamination.
Chief examiner(s)
Professor George Hampel
Prerequisites
Must be enrolled in Graduate Certificate of Forensic Studies.
Co-requisites
LAW7283
