law1crl principles of criminal law
PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LAW
LAW1CRL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will examine k key aspects of the substantive criminal law. Students will analyse the basic concepts and principles in the criminal law such as the onus and standard of proof, evidentiary and persuasive burdens, objective and subjective tests, and principles of offence classification. Students will then focus on developing skills in applying the law to factual scenarios so as to provide legal advice. The subject deals with substantive topics including homicide, non-fatal offences against the person, sexual offences, and offences against property. This subject, in conjunction with Evidence and Criminal Procedure, meets the requirements of the Council of Legal Education for admission to practice in Victoria in the area of Criminal Law and Procedure.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites LAW1LIM and Admission into: LBLX; LVLGE; LVLGEB; LVLUE; LVLUEB; LWLA; LWLAC; LWLAS; LWLAT; LWLATB; LWLBUSB; LWLBUS; LWLE; LWLEC; LWLEE; LWLF; LWLFI; LWLINT; LWLIR; LWLM; LWLMC; LWLPY; LWLPYB; LWLSC; LWLSCB; LZCOML; LZCRL; LZCRLB; LWLBM; LWLPPE; LWCOML; LWLWA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsLCR1CLC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mid Semester Take Home Exam (1250 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 34 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Final examination 2 hr (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 53 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Three Online Quizzes (500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 13 | SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Henderson
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mid Semester Take Home Exam (1250 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 34 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Final examination 2 hr (2000 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 53 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Three Online Quizzes (500 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 13 | SILO3 |