UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

LAW5013 Principles of litigation and dispute resolution

Faculty of Law

LAW5013 Principles of litigation and dispute resolution is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It needs LAW5011.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Other periods
Monash Law Chambers
Assessment
Exam 60%
and 3 other tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before LAW5013

Prerequisites

Pass these before you enrol.

After LAW5013

No unit lists LAW5013 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.

Overview

This unit gives students a thorough understanding of civil dispute resolution practice and litigation as exemplified in the rules of court and associated legislation and case law. Drawing upon the Rules of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the law relating to case management, students study the major procedural steps that are taken in the event that civil disputes become the subject of litigation, including jurisdiction, instituting proceedings, service and appearance, parties, pleadings, methods of gathering evidence, interlocutory proceedings, facilitating settlement, disposition without trial, costs and enforcement.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Trimester 1Monash Law ChambersOn campus, block
Trimester 2Monash Law ChambersOn campus, block
Trimester 3Monash Law ChambersOn campus, block

Assessment

  • Class participationDemonstration
    10%
  • QuizzesQuiz / Test
    10%
  • Written assignmentWritten
    20%
  • Final examExamination
    60%

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. 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.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Students enrolled in this unit will be provided with 36 contact hours of workshops per teaching period. Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit

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
Brandon D. Stewart
Jennifer Paneth
Ms Naomi Burstyner

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW5013?

You need LAW5011 before you enrol.

When is LAW5013 offered?

LAW5013 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.

Does LAW5013 have an exam?

Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 3 other tasks.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Law
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Available