Subjects overview
This program can be completed in 8 months (2 semesters)
This program is only available to domestic students. Your preference is currently set to international.
This program is only available to domestic students. Your preference is currently set to international.
Required Subjects
Students must complete the following forty credit points (40CP) of subjects.
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LAWS77-801: Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 1 (10CP)
Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 1 is a foundational subject in the Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution and can also be taken as an elective by any postgraduate student. The aim of this subject is to equip students with the required knowledge and skills that are essential for mediators and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners. In this subject students will acquire and apply knowledge and skills about the facilitative model of mediation and the role and function of mediators, support persons and other professionals. Students will also explore and critically examine ethical and professional obligations as they apply to mediators, family dispute resolution practitioners, and both mediation and family dispute resolution practice in the context of applicable law.
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LAWS77-802: Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 2 (10CP)
Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 2 is a subject offered in the Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution and can also be taken can also be taken as an elective by any postgraduate student. This subject aims to build on and consolidate foundational knowledge and skills relevant to mediators and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners. This subject offers opportunities for scholarly reflection on dispute resolution practice. Students will be able to practically apply advanced knowledge and skills within the context of facilitative mediation through simulated roleplays.
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LAWS77-803: Family Dispute Resolution 1 (10CP)
Family Dispute Resolution 1 is a subject offered in the Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution and Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution and can also be taken as an elective in other Masters programs offered by the Faculty of Law. The practice of family dispute resolution is a specialist area of dispute resolution. This subject will introduce students to the legal, social and financial implications of practising as a family dispute resolution practitioner. Students will develop the necessary skills to support the safety of vulnerable parties, manage responses to domestic and family violence and work with a child focused approach.
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LAWS77-804: Family Dispute Resolution 2 (10CP)
Family Dispute Resolution 2 is a subject offered in the Graduate Certificate in Family Dispute Resolution and the Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution and can also be taken as an elective in other Masters programs offered by the Faculty of Law. Family dispute resolution is a complex area of professional practice, requiring high level knowledge, skills and strategies to work effectively with families in conflict. This subject emphasises practical family dispute resolution skills and strategies where students take part in case management, clinical practice and complex simulations.
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