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 2026 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs LAW3112.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW4303
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After LAW4303
No unit lists LAW4303 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must have completed 72 credit points of Law units including LAW3112.
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | On campus, block |
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- QuizzesQuiz / Test10%
- Written assignmentWritten30%
- Final examExamination60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
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 collaborate 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
- Seminars36 hours
- Seminars36 hours
- Tutorials6 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
- Ms Lisa Di Marco
- Associate Professor Genevieve Grant
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW4303?
You need LAW3112 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is LAW4303 offered?
In 2026, 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 2 other tasks.