Unit details
Prerequisites
BLB1101 - Australian Legal System in Context
BLB1102 - Contracts 1
BLB1114 - Legal Research Methods
BLB1115 - Torts
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Learning Outcomes
1. | Elucidate principles of dispute resolution; | ||
2. | Distinguish procedural law from substantive law and demonstrate the differences between them; | ||
3. | Analyse and canvass procedural issues arising from disputes such as parties, jurisdiction, forum, governing law and applicable rules; | ||
4. | Recommend appropriate and creative modes of dispute resolution for a variety of disputes and apply the appropriate rules and processes to resolve them with professional judgement; | ||
5. | Devise an appropriate course of action and apply appropriate court rules and procedures in the adversary system to reach an expeditious resolution for a range of disputes occurring in contemporary society; | ||
6. | Communicate clearly using appropriate language and present a coherent argument and an independent exposition of ideas. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Test | On Line Test | 15% |
Assignment | Case Study and draft originating process with pleading | 35% |
Examination | Examination | 50% |
Required reading
Principles of Civil Liltigation 3rd edn
David Bamford & Mark Rankin (2017)
Thomson Reuters Lawbook Co
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