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LAWS17-773: Dispute Resolution: Theories and Principles

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Description

Dispute Resolution: Theories and Principles is an elective subject in postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Law in which undergraduate students may be permitted to enrol. This subject provides an overview and analysis of contemporary forms of dispute resolution (DR), including what has in the past been referred to as alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Students will develop knowledge about conflict and disputes, and about the value propositions behind different conflict interventions. The subject introduces theories and principles of negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and litigation, and to hybrid systems embracing more than one of these processes. It examines current and emerging dispute resolution trends, both local and global. All practices and trends are analysed in terms of the Rule of Law and justice values. 

Subject details

TypeUndergraduate
CodeLAWS17-773
FacultyFaculty of Law
Credit10
Study areas
  • Law

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and apply the fundamental principles of dispute resolution theory to practical scenarios. 2. Compare and contrast various dispute resolution processes from a variety of cross-disciplinary and cross-cultural perspectives. 3. Critically analyse theoretical and ethical underpinnings of dispute resolution in the context of judicial fairness, procedural fairness, and the rule of law. 4. Write a research paper based on the critical analysis of legal research related to dispute resolution theories and principles.

Enrolment requirements

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Nil

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  • Study Abroad Students
  • This subject is not available to students on US Financial Aid.
  • Students on a Student Visa may be restricted from enrolment due to the mode of delivery in the chosen semester. Check the subject outline for further details.

Must have completed a minimum 120 Credit Points of LAWS subjects AND have a minimum average of 65% in LAWS subjects. | Students must be admitted into a Bachelor law degree or Bachelor of Laws combined degree or be an approved Law Study Abroad OR Law exchange student.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

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