LAW5013 Principles of litigation and dispute resolution

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Identify, articulate and apply legal principles, concepts, policies relating to the procedural sequence, steps and documentation of civil dispute resolution and litigation;

2. 2

   Demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in generating appropriate jurisprudential and practical responses to complex legal problems;

3. 3

   Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal conclusions and professional decisions, as well as to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues;

4. 4

   Exercise professional judgement in recognising and responding to ethical issues and professional responsibilities that arise in the practice of litigation and dispute resolution and show an advanced and integrated understanding of approaches to professional decision making;

5. 5

   Critically evaluate different modes of dispute resolution processes and assess the conditions under which they are likely to be appropriate and effective;

6. 6

   Demonstrate the ability to think creatively and communicate effectively in professional documentary formats that are appropriate for dispute resolution practice;

7. 7

   Collaborate effectively

8. 8

   Learn and work with a high degree of autonomy, accountability and professionalism.