Course overview
This course is aimed at graduates who would like to develop the knowledge and skills required to act for the defence or prosecution in criminal law practice. There is a strong practical focus in this course. Topics include, but are not limited to: the role of the prosecution and defence, advise clients before arrest, seek bail, make pleas, participate in minor contested hearings and assist in preparing cases for trial (including identifying and gathering evidence needed to support a client's case, the organisation of evidence, briefing witnesses and preparing a brief for counsel). The course is offered in partnership with South Australian practitioners, courts and agencies.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply knowledge of the legal principles of criminal law.
- Practically apply the concepts and theories to guilty plea and bail applications.
- Structure and sustain concise and cohesive oral and written arguments concerning case analysis, statutory interpretation for a legal audience.
- Develop oral and written arguments for guilty plea and bail applications.
- Identify and apply ethical principles which govern legal practice.
- Demonstrate a broad repertoire of skills appropriate for the tasks.