
What it takes in practice Carly Marcs IV - technology and the criminal bar
- S9E6
- 26:43
- September 15th 2023
In this discussion, Cathryn Nolan and Carly Marcs explore the intersection of technology and the criminal bar.
This broad reaching discussion addresses limitations prisoners face in accessing technology and the challenges it presents for legal practitioners representing them. The conversation also highlights the importance of digital literacy for lawyers - especially prosecutors, criminal defense barristers and judges, particularly when technology is key to the gathering and presentation of evidence.
We also look at the ethical considerations, especially in relation to the use of technology in criminal investigations. For example, the discussion touches on the use of cipher phones and the challenges they present to law enforcement and the use of the AN0M technology to gather evidence.
Overall, this discussion prompts law students to consider the evolving role of technology in the legal profession and the ethical responsibilities that come with it. It encourages them to reflect on how they can integrate technology into their practice while ensuring access to justice and upholding ethical standards.
Technology, ethics & law
Recordings made for Technology, ethics & law (LAW2600) RMIT LLB program.
Each 'season' is a week of Semester.
Your lecturer

Cath Nolan is a lawyer, design thinker, founder and trusted advisor. Cath has taught various courses at RMIT University over the last 10 years in the Juris Doctor program and Master of Business Administration program - with experience in learning and teaching roles at other institutions. Cath is currently a Senior Knowledge Lawyer at Hall & Wilcox and has previously been a law firm partner, sole practitioner and in-house counsel.
Cath will release lecture and class material at the end of the week before the week in which you will have your tutorials (so, the lecture and class materials for week 1 will become available at the end of O-week, week 2 materials will be released at the end of week 1 and so on.