law5aad advanced advocacy
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Wishart
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/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 |
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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 |
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