UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

LAW5315 Commercial alternative dispute resolution

Faculty of Law

LAW5315 Commercial alternative dispute resolution is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Other periods
Monash Law Chambers

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

Commercial alternative dispute resolution methods and the process of mediation. The uses, benefits and limitations of various ADR processes are critically examined. The impact of ADR on the legal system and the development of law are considered. Including participation in simulation exercises, the Unit offers knowledge to assist legal representatives and other students to maximise the value of a range of ADR processes.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Term 3Monash Law ChambersOn campus

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    An acquaintance with and critical appreciation of the range of alternatives to commercial litigation

  2. 2

    An understanding of the process and principles of mediation

  3. 3

    A practical understanding of the uses of a range of commercial ADR processes.

Workload and teaching

24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)

Where it fits

LAW5315 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Ms Anne Sutherland-Kelly

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for LAW5315?

LAW5315 has no prerequisites.

When is LAW5315 offered?

LAW5315 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.

Which majors and minors include LAW5315?

LAW5315 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Dispute resolution; and Labour and employment law.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Law
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 3
Study abroad
Not available