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Disputes and Ethics (LAWS90140)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject introduces students to the theory and practice of civil dispute resolution and professional legal ethics. Students will develop a critical understanding of the operation of three key dispute resolution processes, namely, negotiation, mediation and litigation. Students will gain an appreciation of the role of lawyers in 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 and to the administration of justice. Through their experiences in a simulated civil dispute, and engagement with relevant doctrinal, socio-legal and jurisprudential literature, students will be required to reflect deeply on the processes and outcomes of civil disputes.

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.

Last updated: 22 April 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into the MC-JURISD Juris Doctor

AND

All of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
LAWS50023 Legal Method and Reasoning
Summer Term (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
LAWS50024 Principles of Public Law
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
LAWS50026 Obligations
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

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: 22 April 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Take-home examination

  • 1000 words
Hurdle requirement: Students must complete this assessment item to pass the subject.		Approximately week 720%

Examination

  • 4000 words
During the examination period80%

Quizzes on Civil procedure

  • 1 hours
During the teaching period0%

Additional details

The due dates of the above assessment will be available to students via the Assessment Schedule on the LMS Community.

Last updated: 22 April 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorStephen Sempill
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Pre teaching requirementsPlease refer to the Reading Guide on the LMS subject page for confirmation of which resources need to be read and what other preparation is required before the teaching period commences.
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

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Last updated: 22 April 2024

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

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    • Specialist materials will be available on the LMS.
  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Business Administration
    CourseJuris Doctor
  • Links to additional information

    law.unimelb.edu.au

  • 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.

  • Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students

    This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.

Last updated: 22 April 2024