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Disputes and Ethics (LAWS90140)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
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This subject introduces students to the theory and practice of civil dispute resolution and professional legal ethics through the medium of a reasonably complex civil action. Using a mix of face-to-face, online delivery, and independent learning, students will develop a critical understanding of the operation of three key dispute resolution processes, namely, negotiation, mediation and litigation. They will gain an appreciation of the role of lawyers in assisting the resolution of legal disputes, in terms of the professional skills, ethical responsibilities and legal obligations involved, including an understanding of duties to the client, to third parties involved in dispute resolution processes, to the administration of justice, and to the law itself. Through both their experiences in running the civil action, and engagement with the doctrinal, socio-legal and jurisprudential literature on lawyers, judges and dispute resolution, students will also be enabled to reflect deeply on the values, processes and outcomes of civil dispute resolution and settlement.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete the subject will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the substantive legal rules and principles governing civil dispute resolution and professional legal ethics;
- Analyse and evaluate a civil dispute involving a reasonably complex factual scenario, and provide advice and assistance as to the most appropriate method(s) of resolving the dispute;
- Identify relevant ethical issues and demonstrate appropriate professional judgment and decision-making skills in advising on legal matters;
- Demonstrate basic skills of legal research, client communication, case management, and negotiation;
- Research, analyse and evaluate current theories, perspectives and developments in civil dispute resolution and legal ethics;
- Work effectively as a team member in the resolution of a civil case.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
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Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Learning portfolio and case file throughout semester with end of semester submission (75%)
- Essay due end of semester (25%)
Hurdle requirement - Satisfactory completion of a minimum of 4 out of 6 online quizzes
The due dates of the above assessment will be available to students via the Assessment Schedule on the LMS Community.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Julian Webb Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 72 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
- David Bamford and Mark Rankin, Principles of Civil Litigation (Thomson Reuters, 3rd ed, 2017)
- Specialist printed materials will also be made available from Melbourne Law School.
Recommended texts and other resources
- Christine Parker and Adrian Evans, Inside Lawyers’ Ethics (Cambridge UP, 3rd ed, 2018)
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022