LAWS76-325: Civil Dispute Resolution

Description

Civil Dispute Resolution is a compulsory subject in the Juris Doctor Online program offered by the Faculty of Law. It examines the formalities involved in bringing civil proceedings, with a focus upon court adjudication under an adversary system; the cost of litigation and the use of costs to control litigation; service of originating process; joinder of claims and parties; defining the questions for trial; obtaining evidence; disposition without trial, including the compromise of litigation; extra-judicial determination of issues arising in the course of litigation; judgment; appeal; enforcement. Litigation proceedings are contrasted and compared with alternative dispute resolution measures and requirements. The professional obligations of practitioners engaged in litigation and dispute resolution, and the obligations of parties involved in disputes are also considered.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: LAWS76-325
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Law

Learning outcomes

  1. Analyse and evaluate legal principles and procedural frameworks governing civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
  2. Apply and synthesise doctrinal knowledge and legal and ethical reasoning to manage client disputes and litigation processes.
  3. Demonstrate professional legal skills at an advanced level in the context of civil dispute resolution and practice, with a particular focus upon legal writing and drafting skills.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • 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.

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