LAW 6506OL - Criminal Law Practice

This course is aimed at graduates who would like to develop the knowledge and skills required to act for the defence or prosecution in criminal law practice. There is a strong practical focus in this course.Topics include, but are not limited to: the role of the prosecution and defence, advise clients before arrest, seek bail, make pleas, participate in minor contested hearings and assist in preparing cases for trial (including identifying and gathering evidence needed to support a client’s case, the organisation of evidence, briefing witnesses and preparing a brief for counsel). The course is offered in partnership with South Australian practitioners, courts and agencies.