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.
This course meets the requirements of the Law Admissions Consultative Committee Prescribed Academic Areas of Knowledge for Civil Dispute Resolution.
This course meets the following requirements of the Law Admissions Consultative Committee Prescribed Academic Areas of Knowledge for Equity:
- injunction
- declaration
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Synthesise and apply the fundamental legal principles and strategies relevant to practice of litigation and dispute management.
- Critically analyse the context of litigation and the policy which underpins procedural justice, with reference to a diverse range of perspectives.
- Select and apply a range of legally specific principles, methods and tools to evaluate and solve a factually complex litigation scenario and/or issue.
- Generate persuasive arguments In response to complex litigation problems and issues.
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
- The proposed means of assessment for this course will provide students with at least two pieces of assessment, including one piece during the semester. More information about the means of assessment, including the relationship between the assessment and the learning outcomes of the course, will be available in the Class Summary and on the course WATTLE page. (null) [LO null]
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Workload
- Classes offered in non-standard sessions will be taught on an intensive base with compulsory contact hours (approximately 36 hours of face to face teaching). The course will also require advanced preparation through assigned readings. In total, it is anticipated that the hours required for completion of this course (class preparation, teaching and completion of assessment) will not exceed 120 hours.
- Classes offered during semester periods are expected to have three contact hours per week. Students are generally expected to devote at least 10 hours overall per week to this course.
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Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Students must rely on the approved Class Summary which will be posted to the Programs and Courses site approximately two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Alternatively, this information will be published in the Program course list when known.
Preliminary Reading
Readings/E brick will be made available on Wattle two weeks prior to the course commencement date.
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 |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $4860 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $5820 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4134 | 20 Feb 2023 | 27 Feb 2023 | 31 Mar 2023 | 26 May 2023 | In Person | View |
