LAWS78-104: Mediation

Description

Mediation is an elective subject in the Juris Doctor Online. It examines the theory, regulation, and practice of mediation within contemporary dispute resolution systems. The subject explores the historical development, ethical foundations, and institutional role of mediation in domestic and transnational contexts. Students develop advanced mediation skills through structured simulations, with attention to power dynamics, cultural competence, ethical obligations, and technology-assisted dispute resolution.

Subject details

Type:	Postgraduate Subject
Code:	LAWS78-104
Faculty:	Faculty of Law
Credit:	10
Study areas:	Law

Learning outcomes

Analyse the theoretical, regulatory, and institutional foundations of mediation within contemporary dispute resolution systems.
Apply advanced mediation techniques to design, facilitate, and manage complex dispute scenarios.
Evaluate ethical obligations, power imbalances, and issues of fairness arising in mediation practice.
Demonstrate culturally responsive and reflective professional judgment in mediation contexts, including technology assisted processes.
Critically reflect on the role and limits of mediation in promoting effective, just, and sustainable dispute resolution outcomes.

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): LAWS76-105: Legal Foundations LAWS76-106: Legal Skills
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.

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.