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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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LA3004 - Evidence

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 4
Prerequisites:(LA2017 or LA1005) and (LA2018 or LA1004) and (LA2020 or LA1012)
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

    To provide a practical and theoretical understanding of the law of evidence to prepare students for what will be required in practice. The course will give a background to the development of the common law and will also look at the relevant Queensland and Commonwealth legislation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain and critique the importance of evidence in legal practice
  • Research legal issues and analyse using primary and secondary sources
  • Apply primary and secondary sources in a range of practical scenarios
  • Communicate effectively in writing

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (70%) - Individual
  • Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Chris Davies
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 38 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities

Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Chris Davies
Lecturer(s):
MR Shaune Williams
Assoc. Professor Chris Davies
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 38 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities

Study Period 2, External

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Chris Davies
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 38 Hours - Online collaboration sessions - Online lectures/tutorials
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU