LAW5430 Advanced evidence and proof in litigation
Faculty of Law
LAW5430 Advanced evidence and proof in litigation is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2021. It needs LAW5012.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5430
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW5430
No unit lists LAW5430 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Or equivalent units
Overview
Students will learn advanced evidence skills in the trial context, in particular, practical skills of factual analysis, reasoning, methods of analysing and marshalling evidence and problem-solving, and constructing, criticising & evaluating complex arguments. The syllabus will cover: advanced research, analysis and practical application in the trial context of a selection of some of the more complex and contested rules of evidence; where skills of analysis for proof & argument are required in litigation; methods, formats and uses for chronologies; how to argue from and about evidence; developing a case theory and matching evidence to the theory; and mapping arguments to support case theory and evidence. The class will include examination of case studies which will be used to emphasise the transferable nature of the skills of factual analysis and argument taught in the unit across all areas of law.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus |
Assessment
- Online quizzesOther10%
- Class presentationPresentation30%
- Assignment60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge of, and understanding of advanced methodologies for investigation and case analysis, trial preparation, proof and argument at trial with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise methods of factual proof according to some of the more complex and contested issues of evidence law applicable in Victoria
- 3
Identify and evaluate practical difficulties in the gathering and presentation of evidence and evidentiary argument in Victorian courts based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods
- 4
Creatively generate and evaluate at an abstract level complex ideas and concepts relevant to evidence and proof in litigation, including how miscarriages of justice can be prevented by proper analysis and preparation.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Students enrolled in this unit will be provided with 24 contact hours of seminars per semester whether intensive, semi-intensive, or semester-long offering.
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
LAW5430 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Ms Nicole Mollard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5430?
You need LAW5012 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is LAW5430 offered?
LAW5430 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
Does LAW5430 have an exam?
No. LAW5430 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5430?
LAW5430 is part of Criminal law and forensics; and Dispute resolution.