LAW4303 Litigation and dispute resolution
Faculty of Law
LAW4303 Litigation and dispute resolution is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Law, offered in 2021 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 3 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW4303
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW4303
No unit lists LAW4303 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite:
For students who commenced their LLB (Hons) course in 2015 or later:
LAW1111; LAW1114; LAW1112; LAW1113; LAW2101; LAW2102; LAW2112; LAW2111
For students who commenced their LLB course prior to 2015:
LAW1100 or LAW1101 and LAW1102 or LAW1104
Corequisite:
For students who commenced their LLB (Hons) course in 2015 or later:
LAW3111; LAW4332 LAW2100 or LAW2101 and LAW2102; LAW2200 or LAW2201 and LAW2202
Overview
The focus of the unit is the major steps in civil dispute resolution and litigation. Using the Rules of the Supreme Court of Victoria, the chronology of a civil proceeding from the decision to sue until the matter is ready for trial is examined.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Tutorial participationParticipation10%
- Research, policy and/or evaluation taskAssignment30%
- Research, policy and/or evaluation taskAssignment40%
- Final examExam60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify the key principles, concepts and policies relating to the resolution of civil disputes.
- 2
Show an ability to exercise professional judgment in recognising and responding appropriately to ethical issues that arise in the context of civil dispute resolution.
- 3
Critically evaluate the available processes of civil dispute resolution and the steps in civil litigation.
- 4
Demonstrate effective legal writing and written communication skills by clear and persuasive articulation and application of procedural rules and principles.
- 5
Demonstrate effective oral communication through class discussion and collaborative effectively.
- 6
Demonstrate ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and professionalism.
- 7
Demonstrate cumulative knowledge and skills to propose appropriate solutions to complex legal problems.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials6 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week (more when taught intensively). Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Paula Gerber
- Associate Professor Genevieve Grant
- Ms Bree Williams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW4303?
LAW4303 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW4303 offered?
In 2021, LAW4303 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is LAW4303?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does LAW4303 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.