UC Criminal Justice Day
Date and time
Location
John Britten Building
University of Canterbury 69 Creyke Road Ilam , Canterbury 8041 New ZealandDescription
Presented by: UC School of Law
Criminal Justice Day is a half-day session for Year 13 students exploring the nature of criminal justice both as a subject for study and as a career. Students will gain an understanding of what study of criminal justice entails; participate in a mock trial; and hear from our resident specialists in justice and injustice. Students will also have an opportunity to meet and question industry guests working within New Zealand’s criminal justice system and to get a feel for the wide variety of jobs in the sector.
PROGRAMME
12.15pm – 12.45pm
Arrival
Students arrive on campus for lunch and registrations.
12.45pm – 1.00pm
So, What is Criminal Justice?
A super quick introduction to the criminal justice system and the Bachelor of Criminal Justice course offered at UC. Not sure what the criminal justice system is? Now is the time to find out.
1.00pm – 1.20pm
The Importance of Criminal Justice
Our experts and students will explore what they consider to be the most important issues in criminal justice today
1.20pm – 2.00pm
Mock Trial
It’s your turn to determine the fate of our defendants. Innocent or guilty, we place the law in your hands during our mock trial.
2.00pm – 2.15pm
Break
2.15pm – 2:50pm
Q&A with Industry Guests and Current Students
Hear from those currently working within New Zealand’s criminal justice system. Where could you end up?
More information
Samantha Collins
Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 03 369 5089 ext 95089
Email: samantha.collins@canterbury.ac.nz
Website: www.canterbury.ac.nz/law/
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