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Negotiation: Essential skills for dispute resolution

LAW5344

Synopsis

This unit provides comprehensive coverage of the theory and skills of Principled Negotiation, and their applications in mediation and related forms of dispute resolution.

You will:

  • explore a coherent and systematic framework for understanding negotiation, and its implications for participants in mediation and related processes;
  • practise using guidelines for getting best results in negotiation, and for improving the effectiveness of mediation and related processes;
  • practise techniques for defusing conflict in negotiation and mediation;
  • identify key factors that define the various ADR processes available, and apply them in choosing an appropriate process for disputes; and
  • examine practical and ethical tensions commonly faced in negotiation and dispute resolution processes.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Law
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

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Offerings (2)

  • Trimester 1Monash Law Chambers · ON-BLK
  • Term 4Monash Law Chambers · ON-BLK

Listed in 4 areas of study

  • Commercial and corporate lawSpecialisation electives
  • Dispute resolutionSpecialisation electives
  • Labour and employment lawSpecialisation electives
  • Policy studiesRegulatory policy electives