Course outline.

1. Course Objective
1. Course Code : UUUK4773
2. Course Name : Introduction to Advocacy
3. Credit : 3
4. Course Type : Elective
5. Synopsis :
The course is designed to introduce undergraduate students to advocacy. The
course will consist of five principal segments. The first segment introduces the
students to the meaning of the term ‘advocacy’ in the legal profession; the two
principal modes by which advocacy skills are employed: written and oral; and how
to begin preparing to engage in advocacy in general. The second segment
provides a rudimentary introduction to legal research, consisting of an
introduction to primary and secondary legal sources. The third segment focuses
upon the written mode of advocacy and outlines the various nuances between
traditional composition and essay writing; and writing a legal brief. Additionally,
the segment focuses on the prioritization of information and the distinct manners
in which to approach legal issues raised on the basis of defending a client’s
interests or engaging the liability of a counter-claimant. The fourth segment will
focus on preparation for oral advocacy; the management of anxiety and various
coping mechanisms; and how to address counter arguments during oral
proceedings. The fifth and final segment will consist of instruction concerning
decorum, dress and body language; how to manage time during presentation of
oral arguments; and how to deal with an aggressive or divergent bench/panel of
judges.
The course introduces undergraduate students to oral and written advocacy
through a problem-based learning approach. The hypothetical issues provided
during the first meeting will be addressed by the undergraduate students, working
as a team, throughout the term and will be assessed in both written and oral
formats. The course will provide undergraduate students with industry-specific
skills and knowledge that can be refined and honed during the remainder of their
undergraduate education. Additionally, the course will expose undergraduate
students to oral advocacy and provide a greater degree of self-awareness
concerning anxiety, time management and physical presentation, all of which are
critical obstacles in advocacy in the field of law. The course will be assessed on the
basis of a written submission from the group and individual assessments of the
oral presentations conducted by the individual members of the group.

2. Prerequisite:
None
Keperluan Kursus1 untuk Menduduki Peperiksaan / Course Requirements to sit
for Examination (Rujuk Peraturan UKM Pengajian Sarjanamuda pindaan 2009).
Pelajar perlu memenuhi 70%2 keperluan komponen pentaskiran kursus tetapi
tidak termasuk komponen pentaksiran peperiksaan akhir dengan
menghadiri/menghantar item pentaksiran tersebut semasa minggu pengkuliahan.
6. References:
Alisha Crovetto, Joshua Sekosi. 2013. Introduction to Advocacy, Research,
Writing and Argument, Foundation Press, USA.
Finch, E and Fifanski S. 2007. Legal Skills. Oxford: Oxforf University Press.
Kee, C. 2006. The Art of Argument: A Guide to Mooting. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
Pope, D. & Hill, D. 2011. Mooting and Advocacy Skills. 2nd ed. London: Sweet &
Maxwell.
Ross, D. 2007. Advocacy. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
7. Course Learning Outcomes List
HPK1 : Students that have the ability to apply written and oral advocacy skills
in a practical adversarial setting based upon legal issues;
HPK2 : Students that have the ability to apply advocacy research
methodologies to analyze legal issues and solve problems;
HPK3 : Students that have the ability to function as part of an advocacy team
tasked with defending the interests of their clients;
HPK4 : Students that have the ability to effectively communicate as leaders or
members of a group;
HPK5: Students that have the ability to analyze sources of law, elements of
offences, case law and scholarly opinions;
HPK6: Students that is able to effectively communicate their knowledge and
understanding of legal issues in English, both in written and oral.
1
Keperluan Kursus boleh meliputi peratusan kehadiran, bilangan/peruntukan markah tugasan/laporan yang telah dihantar,
bilangan/peruntukan markah ujian yang telah diduduki serta komponan pentaksiran lain sepanjang minggu pengkuliahan.
Pelajar yang dihalang untuk menduduki peperiksaan perlu dikenal pasti selew at-lew atnya 2 minggu sebelum peperiksaan
bermula dan tertakluk kepada kelulusan Timbalan Pendaftar Akademik.
2
80% untuk FKAB dan 100% untuk FPER.

4. Garis Panduan Penyediaan Dokumen Program Pengajian
UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA
8. Teaching Plan:
No Programme Educational Outcome (PEO) Delivery Method Assessment Method
Face to face3
(Hour)
Assestment
Duration*
(Hour)
Self Learning
(Jam)
Total
Learning
Time4
(Hour)
1
Students that have the ability to apply written and oral
advocacy skills in a practical adversarial setting based
upon legal issues;
Group Activity
Lecture
Written Report;
Oral Presentation
Assessed by the
Lecturer.
10 14
2
Students that have the ability to apply advocacy research
methodologies to analyze legal issues and solve
problems;
Written Report;
Oral Presentation
Assessed by the
Lecturer.
7 12
3
Students that have the ability to function as part of an
advocacy team tasked with defending the interests of
their clients;
Group Activity
Lecture
Written Report; Oral
Presentation Assessed by the
Lecturer.
7 12
4
Students that have the ability to effectively communicate
as leaders or members of a group;
Group Activity
Lecture
Written Report; Oral
Presentation Assessed by the
Lecturer.
6 10
5
Students that have the ability to analyze sources of law,
elements of offences, case law and scholarly opinions;
Group Activity
Lecture
Written Report; Oral
Presentation Assessed by the
Lecturer.
12
3
Merujuk kepada sesi berjadual yang diatur untuk pertemuan pengajar dan pelajar, seperti kuliah, makmal, kelas tutoran dan sebagainya, untuk tujuan
penyampaian kandungan kursus, pentaksiran formatif dan pentaksiran berterusan/sumatif yang digabung dengan s esi bersemuka tersebut.
4
“Jumlah jam pembelajaran” ini hanyalah untuk tujuan perancangan penyampaian mengikut HPK dan pensyarah perlu mengembangkan jumlah ini
mengikut tajuk kuliah mingguan selama 14 minggu atau satu semester yang ditawarkan. Had terima untuk masa pembelajaran pelajar yang dibangunkan
mengikut tajuk atau minggu ialah +/- 0.1 jam. Had terima untuk peruntukan markah pentaksiran ialah +/- 5% kecuali sekiranya terdapat percanggahan
dengan peruntukan markah yang ditetapkan di dalam Peraturan UKM (Pengajian Sarjanamuda), Peraturan UKM (Pengajian Siswazah) atau yang setara
dengannya.

5. 6
Students those are able to effectively communicate their
knowledge and understanding of legal issues in English,
both in written and oral formats.
Group Activity
Lecture
Written Report; Oral
Presentation Assessed by the
Lecturer.
10 4 16
Required Total Notional Hours
(Total Hours/40)
40 4 76 120
Total Credit 3

6. 6
9. Assestment Plan:
Jadual 1.13: Pelan Pentaksiran Kursus
Assessments Method
Course
Objective
Introduction to Advocacy
(UUUK4773)
Taxanomy
Bloom
Indicator
HPP1/MQF
Pemboleh(1)/
Penentu(2)
Delivery Method
Presentation
Memorial
writing/
submission
OralAdvocacy
1
Students that have the ability to apply
written and oral advocacy skills in a
practical adversarial setting based
upon legal issues.
A4
An understanding
of the theory and
forms of
argumentation
HPP1 2 Group Activity
Lecture
2
Students that have the ability to apply
advocacy research methodologies to
analyze legal issues and solve
problems
A3
Demonstrate
specific skill in
organization of
ideas, researching
a legal position in
depth
HPP3 2 Group Activity
Lecture
3
Students that have the ability to
function as part of an advocacy team
tasked with defending the interests of
their clients
C7
Work as a team in
presenting
/defending a case
HPP4 2 Group Activity
Lecture
4
Students that have the ability to
effectively communicate as leaders or
members of a group
C2
Demonstrate
specific skill to
select the
appropriate
materials and
correct legal
principles to
pursue an
argument.
HPP4 2 Group Activity
Lecture

7. 7
5
Students that have the ability to
analyze sources of law, elements of
offences, case law and scholarly
opinions
C4
Demonstrate
specific skills in
reasoning,
and the use of
supporting
materials in
the form of
“proof” for
conclusions.
HPP3 2 Group Activity
Lecture
6
Students that are able to effectively
communicate their knowledge and
understanding oflegal issues in
English, both in written and oral
formats
A5
Demonstrate
specific skills in
organisation of
idea, reasoning
and the use of
supporting
materials in
the form of
“proof” for
conclusions in
courtroom.
HPP2 2 Group Activity
Lecture
TOTAL
20 40 40
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