UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

LAW5335 Contemporary problems in the administration of criminal justice

Faculty of Law

LAW5335 Contemporary problems in the administration of criminal justice is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Monash Law Chambers. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Semester 2
Monash Law Chambers
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before LAW5335

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After LAW5335

No unit lists LAW5335 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Enrolment rules

For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013, M4037, M5031, M6040) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081and

For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 points of study.

Overview

The unit will vary so as to maintain a focus of developing significance. Topics covered may include: concepts of criminal justice, managerialism in criminal justice, juries, legal aid in the post-Dietrich era, the nature and extent of police investigative powers, gender issues in criminal justice, judicial training, recent developments in sentencing, the media and the criminal justice system, prosecution of complex criminal cases, the concept of dangerousness in the criminal justice system and miscarriages of justice

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterMonash Law ChambersOn campus, block

Assessment

  • Video presentationPresentation
    40%
  • Research assignmentWritten
    60%

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. 1

    Apply knowledge and understanding in relation to the administration and functioning of the criminal justice system in Victoria with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and for further learning.

  2. 2

    Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to the law and the way in which it is applied with respect to a number of areas of current interest and concern in the areas of evidence, criminal procedure and substantive criminal law in the context of a criminal trial.

  3. 3

    Conduct research into contemporary problems in the administration of criminal justice based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods.

  4. 4

    Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to contemporary problems in the administration of criminal justice.

  5. 5

    Communicate effectively in both oral and written form by accurately identifying and persuasively discussing contemporary issues in criminal justice administration.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops24 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning 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.

Where it fits

LAW5335 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Andrew Choo

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW5335?

LAW5335 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is LAW5335 offered?

In 2026, LAW5335 runs in Semester 2 at Monash Law Chambers.

Does LAW5335 have an exam?

No. LAW5335 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include LAW5335?

LAW5335 is part of Criminal law and forensics; Global society and human rights; and Public sector governance and regulation.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Law
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available