78038 Trial Advocacy

6cp; availability: Doctor of Juridical Science, Master of Laws, Master of International Trade Law (Law-Grad Stream), Graduate Certificate in International Trade Law (Law-Grad Stream)
Postgraduate

In this subject candidates acquire an understanding of the trial process, the various methods used to prepare a case for court, and the technical skills required to present effectively the client's case to the court. Candidates also acquire an understanding of the ethical duties and obligations legal practitioners owe to their clients, the court, counsel for the other side, the legal profession and society generally. At the end of the subject, candidates are expected to demonstrate competently the preparation, technical performance and communication skills required of a competent advocate.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,041.62
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,472.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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