Criminal Law Practice
What is this subject about?
Criminal practice requires highly developed skills of analysis and judgment. Whether prosecuting or defending in a criminal matter, an individual's liberty may be at stake and this may place significant pressure on the lawyer.
This subject covers:
- an understanding of the law, rules, practices and procedures, and
- the ability to apply fundamental processes to criminal matters.
What will I learn and what skills will I have the opportunity to practise?
This subject will assist you to become competent in the following elements of criminal practice:
- providing advice
- applying for bail
- making pleas, and
- preparing cases for trial and representing clients.
At the end of this subject you will be able to demonstrate competence in:
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Elements |
Units |
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Element 1: Providing Advice
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Unit 1: Acting in Criminal Matters |
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Element 2: Applying for Bail
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Unit 2: Appearing in Bail Applications |
Element 3: Making Pleas
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Unit 3: Plea making and sentencing |
Element 4: Preparing Cases for Trial and Representing Cilents
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Unit 4: Acting in Criminal Matters |
How will I be assessed?
Assessment in this subject will be based on:
- assessment of plea in mitigation (60%)
- assessment of file note of advice (40%)
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