CRIMINAL JUSTICE
LAW3CJU
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The criminal justice system refers to the collection of state institutions (e.g. courts) and agencies (e.g. police, prosecution, corrections) responsible for the processing of persons accused of committing crime, and convicted of a crime. This subject matter is examined at a number of different levels. At the broadest level, the meaning of, and application of, fundamental legal doctrines such as the Rule of Law, judicial independence and prosecutorial independence, are examined. At a different level, more specific rules are examined. These rules govern the responsibilities and duties of key officials and correspondingly, create basic rights of accused and convicted persons. This subject focuses upon case analysis and legislative provisions. The operation of discretionary powers is one theme which unifies the various topics covered.
School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Pascale Chifflet
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: Lectures and/or tutorial discussions on the basic institutions and personnel responsible for the administration of criminal justice in Victoria and at the federal level; the basic legal doctrines, principles and procedures which underpin the criminal justice system. Online quiz.
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LCR1CLC OR LAW1LIM
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW2CJU
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Summer 2 , Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Pascale Chifflet
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 2 - 7
Five 7.50 hours block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 2 to week 7 and delivered via face-to-face.
5 days of classes running over two weeks
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Class participation activity (1,000 words equivalent per student) These are in-class activities done in groups and occasionally individually | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Final assignment (2,500 words) Students will be required to complete a research essay on a miscarriage of justice or other relevant topic | Assignment | Individual | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Online quiz (500 words equivalents) Students will be required to complete the quiz on LMS | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1 |