730-415 Advanced Criminal Law

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Associate Professor D Wood

Prerequisites

Legal Method and Reasoning; Principles of Public Law; Torts; Legal Theory; Criminal Law and Procedure or equivalents.

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours. Includes two 2-hours seminars per week

Subject Description

The subject is text-based, concentrating on recent articles and books on criminal law. The selection will vary from year to year. Printed materials will be provided where necessary.

Note: The essay in this subject is regarded as a substantial piece of legal writing for honours purposes.

Assessment

Research essay 4000-5000 words 100%. Prerequisite of class presentation based on essay, and attendance at half of classes.

Prescribed Texts

None.



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