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Master of Laws (Criminal Practice) | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Laws (Criminal Practice) |
Abbreviation: | MLaws(CrimPrac) |
UOW Course Code: | 584 |
CRICOS Code: | 067078B |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Flexible) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong* |
Additional Information: |
* Classes are offered on the Wollongong campus and in Sydney at the UOW Sydney Business School or other venues.
Overview
This program offers the only Masters level qualification in law in Australia designed specifically for lawyers working in (or aspiring to work in) criminal prosecutions, whether as a prosecutor or defence lawyer. The course is designed to ensure advanced understanding and critical appreciation of the practice of criminal law. Students are trained in the theory, art and practice of ethical, skilful and responsible criminal advocacy. In addition to being instructed by a Judge in Residence and highly experienced legal practitioners, students are given hands-on opportunities to develop their own proficiency in the skills required for effective representation and advocacy in criminal matters.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Laws (Criminal Practice) will be able to:
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the critical aspects of the substantive criminal law, together with the applicable evidentiary and procedural rules, and how they operate in a practical context;
- Formulate legal arguments and witness examination techniques and strategies necessary to effectively present a case in court, and successfully communicate these both orally and in writing;
- Demonstrate the capacity to perform the role of a courtroom advocate in an engaging, proficient and persuasive manner, with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability;
- Critically reflect on their ability to perform the role of a courtroom advocate in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards;
- Independently plan and execute a substantial research-based project or piece of scholarship that demonstrates advanced understanding and critical analysis of the criminal practice field.
Course Structure
Students are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points, comprising 36 credit points of core subjects and two elective subjects (12 credit points) from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| LWPD900 | Prosecutorial Practice | 6 | Autumn |
| LWPD901 | Applied Criminal Law | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| LWPD902 | Advanced Criminal Evidence | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| LWPD926 | Experts and their Evidence | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| LWPD920 | Prosecutions Research Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018 |
| Electives | |||
| LWPD919 | Special Studies in Prosecutions | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| LWPD925 | DNA for Lawyers | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| LWPD928 | Criminal Trial and Appellate Advocacy | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| LWPD929 | Jury Advocacy | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
Note 1: All subjects except for LWPD920 are normally offered as three (3) days intensives.
Note 2: Not all subjects are offered every year. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator before enrolling.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
Criminal Practice Program
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au