| Type: | Postgraduate Subject |
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| Code: | LAWS75-318 |
| EFTSL: | 0.125 |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Law |
| Semesters offered: |
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| Credit: | 10 |
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| Subject fees: |
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Description
Evidence is a compulsory subject in the Juris Doctor program offered by the Faculty of Law. The subject examines the law and practice relating to evidence in civil and criminal proceedings, focusing on substantive admissibility and procedural rules. Topics covered include basic principles and categories of evidence, competence, compellability and examination of witnesses, privilege, the hearsay rule and its exceptions, admissions and confessions, and illegally obtained evidence. Emphasis is placed on the demonstration of the following skills: legal research and reasoning, and oral communication and advocacy.
Subject details
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of the principles which govern the admission of evidence in both criminal and civil proceedings.
- Demonstrate competency in exercising an advanced level of skill, with creativity, initiative and autonomy in legal research and reasoning, and oral communication and advocacy.
- Adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, including a commitment to learning and working autonomously, accountably and reflectively; behaving ethically and responsibly; and managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.
Enrolment requirements
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Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):
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| Restrictions: |
Students must be admitted into a Masters level Law degree OR to approved Law Study Abroad OR Law Exchange Students. This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure. |
Subject outlines
- January 2025 [Standard - Evidence]
- September 2024 [Standard - Evidence]
- May 2024 [Standard - Evidence]
- January 2024 [Standard - Evidence]
- September 2023 [Standard - Evidence]
- May 2023 [Standard - Evidence]
- January 2023 [Standard - Evidence]
- September 2022 [Standard - Evidence]
- May 2022 [Standard - Evidence]
- January 2022 [Standard - Evidence]
- September 2021 [Standard - Evidence]
- May 2021 [Standard - Evidence]
- January 2021 [Standard - Evidence]
- September 2020 [Standard - Evidence]
- May 2020 [Standard - Evidence]
- January 2020 [Standard - Evidence]
- September 2019 [Standard - Evidence]
- May 2019 [Standard - Evidence]
- January 2019 [Standard - Evidence]
- September 2018 [Standard - Evidence]
- May 2018 [Standard - Evidence]
- January 2018 [Standard - Evidence]
- September 2017 [Standard - Evidence]
- May 2017 [Standard - Evidence]
Subject dates
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January 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 12/11/2023 Semester start: 15/01/2024 Subject start: 15/01/2024 Cancellation 1: 29/01/2024 Cancellation 2: 05/02/2024 Last enrolment: 28/01/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 10/02/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 02/03/2024 Teaching census: 09/02/2024 -
May 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 17/03/2024 Semester start: 13/05/2024 Subject start: 13/05/2024 Cancellation 1: 27/05/2024 Cancellation 2: 03/06/2024 Last enrolment: 26/05/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 08/06/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 29/06/2024 Teaching census: 07/06/2024 -
September 2024
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 14/07/2024 Semester start: 09/09/2024 Subject start: 09/09/2024 Cancellation 1: 23/09/2024 Cancellation 2: 30/09/2024 Last enrolment: 22/09/2024 Withdraw - Financial: 05/10/2024 Withdraw - Academic: 26/10/2024 Teaching census: 04/10/2024 -
January 2025
Standard Offering Enrolment opens: 10/11/2024 Semester start: 20/01/2025 Subject start: 20/01/2025 Cancellation 1: 03/02/2025 Cancellation 2: 10/02/2025 Last enrolment: 02/02/2025 Withdraw - Financial: 15/02/2025 Withdraw - Academic: 08/03/2025 Teaching census: 14/02/2025
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 12/11/2023 |
| Semester start: | 15/01/2024 |
| Subject start: | 15/01/2024 |
| Cancellation 1: | 29/01/2024 |
| Cancellation 2: | 05/02/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 28/01/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 10/02/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 02/03/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 09/02/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 17/03/2024 |
| Semester start: | 13/05/2024 |
| Subject start: | 13/05/2024 |
| Cancellation 1: | 27/05/2024 |
| Cancellation 2: | 03/06/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 26/05/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 08/06/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 29/06/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 07/06/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 14/07/2024 |
| Semester start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Subject start: | 09/09/2024 |
| Cancellation 1: | 23/09/2024 |
| Cancellation 2: | 30/09/2024 |
| Last enrolment: | 22/09/2024 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 05/10/2024 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 26/10/2024 |
| Teaching census: | 04/10/2024 |
| Standard Offering | |
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| Enrolment opens: | 10/11/2024 |
| Semester start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Subject start: | 20/01/2025 |
| Cancellation 1: | 03/02/2025 |
| Cancellation 2: | 10/02/2025 |
| Last enrolment: | 02/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Financial: | 15/02/2025 |
| Withdraw - Academic: | 08/03/2025 |
| Teaching census: | 14/02/2025 |