LAW4332 Criminal law and procedure 2
Faculty of Law
LAW4332 Criminal law and procedure 2 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs LAW1114 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before LAW4332
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW4332
2 units list LAW4332 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
You must have passed 48 credit points of law study.
Overview
The unit reviews the general principles and aims of the criminal law and criminal justice system in light of Australia's international obligations and building upon the units previously studied. It examines principles of criminal responsibility including corporate criminal responsibility, and offences against the property interests of a range of legal persons. It also examines drug offences, as well as the significant role criminal laws play in regulating behaviour through strict liability and inchoate offences. It then considers procedural steps in the criminal process, including the role of discretion and mechanisms for accountability.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Individual reflective analysisWritten20%
- Collaborative podcastArtefact30%
- Final examExamination50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of criminal law and procedure, building upon learning in previous units.
- 2
Demonstrate an ability to recognise and reflect on ethical issues that arise in criminal law practice and the professional responsibilities of lawyers.
- 3
Interpret, synthesise and evaluate case and statute law and professional conclusions to provide appropriate jurisprudential and practical advice on complex legal problems.
- 4
Communicate and collaborate effectively, appropriately and persuasively.
- 5
Reflect on and assess one's own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback to support personal and professional development.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcome for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW4332?
You need LAW1114 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after LAW4332?
LAW4332 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including LAW4323 and LAW4566. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is LAW4332 offered?
In 2027, LAW4332 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW4332?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW4332 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.