ADVANCED ADVOCACY
LAW5AAD
Not currently offered
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In the unit students will learn the importance of persuasion and the need to build logical arguments; to understand and apply advanced knowledge about the fundmental rules of evidence relating to the admission of evidence in the context of trial. They will learn the techniques of persuasive advocacy and gain practical experience in the techniques of a good advocate. Techniques for dealing with expert and other special situations and for developing skills in presenting submissions to the court whether orally or in writing will also be learnt.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 20
Subject Co-ordinator: David Wishart
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Unit may be offered in another semester. Unit presented in four day interative seminar.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Cross-examination Practice and Procedure | Recommended | Glissan, J.L. | BUTTERWORTHS, 2ND EDITION, 1991 |
| Readings | Evidence and Advocacy | Recommended | Wells, .W.A.N. | BUTTERWORTHS, 1988 |