Postgraduate - UnitLAW7282 - Pre trial analysis and preparation

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Law
Offered	City (Melbourne) First semester (extended) 2012 (DE-ONLINE)
Coordinator(s)	Professor The Hon. George Hampel QC; Mr Randall Kune

Notes

Synopsis

• Taking instructions
• Analysis of materials
• Preparing the report
• Conferring with lawyers
• Law reforms particularly those in the Federal Court and the NSW

Unit topics :

• Taking instructions
• Analysis of materials
• Preparing the report
• Conferencing with Lawyers
• Law reforms.

Outcomes

At the successful completion of this unit the student should be able to:

1. undertake a structured analysis of material with a view to giving evidence in court
2. prepare a report which provides a suitable foundation for the giving of that evidence
3. identify different approaches to the giving of expert evidence and explain the impact this has on analysis and preparation
4. explain the expert's function in conferenceing with lawyers.

Assessment

The unit will be assessed as Pass or Fail only and no grades will be allocated.

There will be ongoing assessment including reflective activities, case studies, assignments and a final assessment task. Participation in the online discussion group will also be required.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor George Hampel

Prerequisites

Must be enrolled in Graduate Certificate of Forensic Studies.

Co-requisites

LAW7281