Advocacy Practice

Unit code: JVU0020 | Study level: Non-award
Credit points
N/A
Location
City Queen
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

The primary objective is to allow staff to put into practice and refine their advocacy skills in a realistic but safe setting.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Practice what they have learned throughout the course;
  2. Receive and provide feedback to others on their performance;
  3. Hone their advocacy skills; and
  4. Develop a sense of confidence in their ability to perform their required roles.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Present a prepared case study before a Moot Master (1 hour)
Assessment type: Review
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Review court room presentation with Barrister and Peers (1 hour)
Assessment type: Case Study
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Meet with offender for spontaneous case study (1 hour)
Assessment type: Review
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Grade: Pass/Fail
General group debrief (30 min)

Required reading

Relevant readings are provided for each module in VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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