LAW5012 Principles of evidence
Faculty of Law
LAW5012 Principles of evidence is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 3 other tasks
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5012
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5012
1 unit list LAW5012 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
The unit examines the principles and concepts underlying the law of evidence, both State and Commonwealth, together with an appreciation of the relationship between the law of evidence and the nature of a civil or criminal trial in the Australian legal system. Students will examine key concepts of the law of evidence in the context of the purposes of exclusionary rules. The unit will examine the role of technology in the trial court and the issues raised by its use for litigants and the court itself. The unit will also provide comparative law insights into different approaches to issues in the law of evidence adopted in other Australian and selected overseas jurisdictions.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Trimester 2 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
| Trimester 3 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
Assessment
- Legal Submission (3000 words)30%
- Oral Presentation10%
- Written reflection (750 words)10%
- Final Exam (2 hours and 30 minutes)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically evaluate the law of evidence, its practice and contemporary developments, drawing upon broader theoretical and comparative perspectives;
- 2
Identify, research, synthesise and evaluate relevant legal, factual and policy issues;
- 3
Demonstrate intellectual and practical skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal methods and conclusions;
- 4
Exercise advanced and integrated professional judgment and ethical responsibility in evaluating jurisprudential, practical and ethical considerations;
- 5
Select, analyse, interpret and apply principles of the law of evidence to generate appropriate responses to complex legal issues embedded in factual scenarios;
- 6
Demonstrate the ability to think creatively and communicate effectively in professional formats that are appropriate for trial practice;
- 7
Collaborate and communicate effectively and persuasively;
- 8
Learn and work with a high degree of autonomy, accountability and professionalism; and
- 9
Reflect on and assess their own capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback, to support personal and professional development.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Students enrolled in this unit will be provided with 36 contact hours of seminars per semester whether intensive, semi-intensive, or semester-long offering. Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit.
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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Jason Harkess
- Professor Jonathan Clough
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5012?
LAW5012 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after LAW5012?
LAW5012 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including LAW5430.
When is LAW5012 offered?
LAW5012 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
Does LAW5012 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.