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 2025. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5315
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5315
No unit lists LAW5315 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 points of study.
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 2025
The 2025 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5315.
Assessment
- Mediation exerciseDemonstration40%
- Research paperWritten60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
be acquainted with and have a critical appreciation of the range of alternatives to commercial litigation;
- 2
demonstrate an understanding of the process and principles of mediation;
- 3
demonstrate a practical understanding of the uses of a range of commercial alternative dispute resolution processes.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). 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.
Where it fits
LAW5315 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5315?
LAW5315 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5315 offered?
LAW5315 has no offerings listed in the 2025 handbook.
Does LAW5315 have an exam?
No. LAW5315 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5315?
LAW5315 is part of Commercial and corporate law; Dispute resolution; and Labour and employment law.