Master the Science & Art of Affidavits
The most effective way to learn how to draft affidavits as a law student
Online Course: 18 August 2025 - 8 September 2025
Curriculum
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Introduction to Key Concepts
Learn the definitions of key concepts around affidavits and witness statements
Demystifying the Maze of Client Instructions
Break down complex client instructions using a set of filters to understand what they want. You’ll learn to ask the right questions to shortcut your way to a clear affidavit.
Structuring Your Affidavit
Take the next step and write a winning affidavit. You will learn how to reach out to clients, gain their trust, and what to look for in this stage of the affidavit drafting process.
Final Prep & Review
Last but not least, you'll learn the tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes and put in place a fool proof process to ensure your affidavit is ready for court.
What you walk out with
2x Drafted Affidavits
Over three weeks, you will build a portfolio of affidavits which you can use as a future resource. This includes an applicant/plaintiff affidavit and an affidavit in response.
Certificate of Completion
When you finish the course and submit your completed portfolio of affidavits, you will receive a Certificate of Completion to add to your LinkedIn profile.
Upgraded Resume
We will give you a section to add on to your resume, and provide you a reference letter boosting your resume with our tick of approval.
2x LIVE Q&A Calls with Ken
You'll have an opportunity to receive personalised feedback and clarify burning questions about the concepts explored in the course.
Lifetime Access
You'll have lifetime access to the course allowing you to complete the course at your own pace and review the insights any time you wish.
Do you know how to draft an effective affidavit?
Have you ever been in a situation where you were thrown in the deep end to draft an affidavit in your clerkship or graduate role?
Ever felt a sense of dread at the end of your law degree thinking about what skills you need in order to do well in legal practice?
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You can easily spend years feeling imposter syndrome and unconfident about your legal skills without having a framework on how to digest the information and sift through it in a meaningful way.
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If you were able to master the skill of drafting effective affidavits, what would that look like?
How does it work?
Once the course commences, you'll have access to our online community, daily videos and live Q&A sessions.
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Over the course of three weeks you'll have the chance to draft two affidavits, covering both Civil and Criminal jurisdictions
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Meet your trainer
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Ken Wu
University Lecturer | Former Criminal Law & General Practice Solicitor
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Ken Wu is a lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney and a former criminal defence lawyer, known for making legal education clear, practical, and engaging.
After three years in private practice, Ken returned to UTS to teach core law subjects including Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Civil Practice, and Foundations of Law. His teaching blends legal expertise with modern tech-driven approaches — earning him the 2023 Daniel Tirado Award for Teaching Excellence and recognition as a 2024 Academic of the Year finalist at the Australian Law Awards.
Ken’s mission aligns with Lawcademy’s vision: to bridge the gap between theory and real-world skills. He’s passionate about creating inclusive, low-pressure environments where students can build confidence through advocacy and hands-on learning. Since 2018, Ken has collaborated with the UTS Law Students’ Society to launch initiatives like the Bail Competition, which has broadened access to mooting and legal practice opportunities. Ken has written questions and judged finals for the UTS LSS Witness Examination and Criminal Law Moots and led UTS teams to intervarsity success in both the Nicholas Cowdery KC Criminal Law Moot (2021, 2023 and 2024) and the Gibbs National Constitutional Law Moot (2024).
Outside the lecture theatre, Ken has trained youth leaders through nonprofits like B Inspiring and AIESEC, and led the expansion of the UTS Business Mentors Program — helping hundreds of students transition successfully into university life.
At Lawcademy, Ken brings his award-winning teaching and advocacy experience to help students not just survive law school — but thrive in it.
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Affidavits Online Course - August 2025
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