Advocacy

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 1118
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Course ID
207364
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides a theoretical framework to enable an advanced understanding of the practical and ethical skills of advocacy. It provides students with the opportunity to develop a broad range of skills towards all aspects of effective advocacy. Includes basic advocacy skills; the role and etiquette of an advocate; the underlying notion of 'ethical' advocacy to all aspects of advocacy; taking clients' instructions; negotiation and alternative dispute resolution; written advocacy; opening and closing addresses; advocacy situations junior advocates might encounter and, lastly, an introduction to appellate advocacy. Students will conduct both oral and written advocacy exercises as part of the course.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of legislation and case law and underlying skills for effective oral and written advocacy applicable to a complex problem based scenario.
  • Analyse and apply underlying notions of ethics and professional responsibility in relation to all forms of advocacy, whether in or outside court.
  • Apply research skills in the preparation, structure and presentation of written and oral advocacy.
  • Develop, demonstrate and apply ethical and effective skills in written and oral advocacy and evaluate, prepare and communicate legal arguments.

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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