law2ecp evidence

EVIDENCE AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

LAW2ECP

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will learn about the rules of evidence in civil and criminal cases as well as the rules of criminal procedure. These rules have evolved to enable court cases to be conducted in a manner that is deemed to be fair to all parties and, increasingly, to promote the interests of the state in ensuring the 'efficient' disposal of cases by the courts. The law of civil procedure is dealt with in a separate subject. This subject, in conjunction with Criminal Law, meets the requirements of the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria in the area of Criminal Law and Procedure. It also meets the requirements in the area of Evidence.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLibby Brenton

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites LAW1LIM and LAW1CRL (or LAW2CRM)

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Evidence and Criminal procedure Unit Materials	Prescribed	2016	Available from the La Trobe University Book shop
Readings	Criminal Investigaton and Procedure in Victoria	Prescribed	Christopher Corns 2nd Edition 2014	Thomson Reuters Lawbook Co.
Readings	Evidence Act 2008 (Vic)	Prescribed	2008	Available on-line

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Research and analyse the law as it relates to a factual situation at an advanced undergraduate level

Activities:: Seminar discussion of fact situation analysis.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research); Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking); Teamwork(Teamwork); Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

02. Demonstrate the written skills necessary for advocacy in the context of criminal law

Activities:: Lecture and seminar modelling and discussion.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking); Teamwork(Teamwork); Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research); Writing(Writing); Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

03. Demonstrate pair collaboration and verbal advocacy skills in a simulated criminal court (a 'moot')

Activities:: Preparation for Moot assessment. Lecture and seminar modelling and discussion. In class discussion and debate of cases.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Teamwork(Teamwork); Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking); Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research); Information Literacy(Information Literacy); Speaking(Speaking); Writing(Writing); Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)

04. Demonstrate problem-solving and advice construction skills as they relate to a legal environment

Activities:: Lecture modelling of problem -solving and advice construction.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research); Writing(Writing); Information Literacy(Information Literacy); Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving); Speaking(Speaking); Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)

Subject options

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Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLibby Brenton

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Examination-by-moot		60	03, 04, 02, 01
Mid-semester Assessment		40	02, 04, 01