Courses & Units
Criminal Law Practice: Magistrates' Court Practice & Advocacy LCA603
Introduction
Unit Description
In this unit you will build broad knowledge and skills required to competently practice criminal law as an entry-level lawyer. You will apply your acquired knowledge and skills to provide effective representation in the criminal jurisdiction of the Magistrates Court on a range of applications in a competent and effective manner. You will develop valuable advocacy and procedural skills, and demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate in a range of professional and legal settings.
This Unit is organised into three modules:
1. Familiarisation with the Court
2. Applications and submissions (practice and advocacy)
3. Conducting defended hearings
Throughout the unit, judicial officers and legal practitioners will deliver lectorials conduct workshops and issue exercises on all topics. You will appear in the Magistrates Court on eight occasions to make applications, make submissions, and undertake other advocacy exercises with oral feedback given directly by judicial officers and practitioners.
Summary
| Unit name | Criminal Law Practice: Magistrates' Court Practice & Advocacy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LCA603 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Centre for Legal Studies |
| Coordinator | Susie Winter |
| Delivered By | Third Party(ies): Centre for Legal Studies |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the legal powers of police or prosecuting authorities and communicate a client’s legal rights prior to arrest in a criminal matter
- Advise on the legal elements and options in minor criminal matters to support a client applying for bail, appearing on pleas in mitigation or any other application to provide effective representation
- Identify and formulate the required elements and relevant evidence to conduct a plea in mitigation or any other application
- Formulate the required elements and evidence for representation of a client and conduct of a contested hearing
- Act professionally and ethically in interactions with clients, the courts, the community and the broader legal profession
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 60 minute Lecture, Weekly 60 minute Workshop, Weekly 15 minutes Practical Advocacy, Fortnightly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Restricted Licence Application and Plea in Mitigation (20%)|Family Violence/Restraint Order (20%)|Contested Hearing (20%)|Bail Application and Plea (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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