Unit Catalogue

LWZ114, LWZ116, LWZ118, LWZ223

The Australian Court and tribunal system is an adversarial system which relies on opposing legal practitioners presenting their client's position through oral and/or written submissions. From the competing submissions, the court determines the facts of the matters. How the law applies to the issues presented, and the ultimate result of the case or application. In recent times courts and tribunals have facilitated advocacy by video conferencing or other ICT technology.

This unit is primarily designed to develop the skills of oral and written advocacy. The development of advocacy skills, particularly the ability to confidently present a logical and persuasive oral argument while maintaining appropriate physical demeanour and mental composure is a fundamental requirement for legal practitioners. The practical skills also have broad application in a variety of work activities commonly required in modern workplaces, such as making speeches and giving presentations. The development of the ability to prepare and present written legal submissions to support or in the place of oral submissions is also an essential skill with broad application. It will also prepare students to undertake a variety of practical advocacy tasks in a court or tribunal or participate effectively in a moot competition.

Online enrolment is not available for this unit and Special Enrolment is required through eForms.