Advocacy and Communication (11258.1)
Please note these are the 2022 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Flexible |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Law School | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
The unit introduces students to the advocacy and professional communication skills required by legal and justice practitioners, with particular emphasis on the skills required for effective management of dispute resolution. During this unit, module(s) will be selected from the following: professional communication skills; client interview skills; communication skills during different types of dispute resolution processes (e.g. self-representation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, tribunal appearances; witness preparation; basic courtroom advocacy and related written documents (e.g. letters, submissions, appeals).
This unit may be co-taught with a G version of the unit.
1. Demonstrate effective oral and written professional communication skills relevant to the law and justice sector;
2. Interpret documents related to formal dispute resolution processes;
3. Develop and practice advocacy skills, including research, analysis, the application of legal principles and the development of oral and written legal arguments, to complex cases in the law and justice sector;
4. Demonstrate appropriate workplace and courtroom etiquette, interpersonal attitudes and ethical behaviour; and
5. Perform professional work in a team, while under pressure.
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Students must have passed at least 24 credit points, including unit 11251 Foundations of Law and Justice.
This unit may be co-taught with a G version of the unit.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate effective oral and written professional communication skills relevant to the law and justice sector;
2. Interpret documents related to formal dispute resolution processes;
3. Develop and practice advocacy skills, including research, analysis, the application of legal principles and the development of oral and written legal arguments, to complex cases in the law and justice sector;
4. Demonstrate appropriate workplace and courtroom etiquette, interpersonal attitudes and ethical behaviour; and
5. Perform professional work in a team, while under pressure.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
Prerequisites
This unit is only available to students in a Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Justice Studies course.Students must have passed at least 24 credit points, including unit 11251 Foundations of Law and Justice.
Corequisites
None.Equivalent units
7570 Client Advocacy and Communication SkillsAssumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2023 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 07 February 2022 | Flexible | Dr Tony Krone |
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | Flexible | Ms Doris Bozin |
The information provided should be used as a guide only. Timetables may not be finalised until week 2 of the teaching period and are subject to change. Search for the unit
timetable.
Required texts
Required
George Hampel, Elizabeth Brimer and Randal Kune, Advocacy Manual (Australian Advocacy Institute, 2nd ed, 2016)
- There is one copy of this text available for short term (one day) loan from the library
Ross Hyams and Adrian Evans. Practical Legal Skills (Oxford University Press, 5th ed, 2022)
- An e-book version of the 4th edition is available from the Library
Participation requirements
This is a hands-on practical unit that concentrates on courtroom advocacy skills. In order to perform well in the unit, it is important to attend and participate in tutorials.
Half of the assessment involves reflecting on engagement with activities undertaken in the tutorials. There is no substitute for these activities.
Thirty percent of the assessment is based on making an oral presentation in a mock court proceeding. The tutorial activities each work help prepare you to present your case in court.
Required IT skills
None.
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit involves WIL simulation.
