This course is an introduction to dispute resolution focussing upon mediation and civil litigation. The course will examine dispute resolution within and outside the legal system and will explore litigation via the principles of civil procedure. The interlocutory steps in civil litigation will be analysed alongside the strategies adopted by lawyers in the conduct of litigation. The course is structured to meet the requirements for admission as a legal practitioner in the Australian States and Territories but also provides opportunities for critical appraisal of litigation policy and practice.
Topics to be covered include:
- access to justice
- the importance of process
- mediation procedures
- confidentiality and power imbalances in dispute resolution
- when and how to commence proceedings in court
- class actions
- urgent applications
- gathering evidence.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify, explain and apply the fundamental principles and strategies of the law and practice of litigation covered in the course;
- Describe and analyse the context of litigation and the policy which underpins design of the justice system in relation to topics covered by the course;
- Identify and use a range of legally specific research principles, methods and tools appropriate to respond to a complex litigation scenario and/or issue;
- Select and apply a range of approaches to written and oral communication, and apply the critical thinking required to bring about solutions to complex litigation problems and issues;
- Access, use, interpret and apply complex statutory material to resolve litigation problems and issues;
- Access, use, interpret and apply a range of domestic primary legal resources to solve complex litigation problems;
- Plan and conduct a research project, with intellectual independence.
Other Information
This course is best undertaken by students later in their degree. In particular, students will benefit from an understanding of Corporations Law.Technology Requirements:
No specific requirements but access to a computer and the internet is recommended.
Indicative Assessment
- Research essay, take home exam, tutorial presentation and participation. (null) [LO null]
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Workload
Four teaching hours per week plus at least 6 hours of reading per week.Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Colbran, Spender, Jackson, Douglas, Civil Procedure: Commentary and Materials, (6th ed) LexisNexis, 2015.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 34
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4170 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5580 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4222 | 22 Feb 2021 | 01 Mar 2021 | 31 Mar 2021 | 28 May 2021 | Online or In Person | View |
