LAW5411 Mediation A: Foundations of mediation
Faculty of Law
LAW5411 Mediation A: Foundations of mediation is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5411
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5411
1 unit list LAW5411 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Overview
This unit provides you with an opportunity to learn via practice, the essential negotiation, mediation and communication skills required to become a mediator and which are valuable for legal practitioners when assisting clients in mediations. You will learn practical skills by participating in a range of conflict scenarios and receive individual feedback on your style and overall performance by the lecturer who is a qualified practitioner. Working with the mediation model, you will learn alternative approaches to deal with varying circumstances and will also investigate theoretical issues and relevant empirical studies in mediation ethics, inter-cultural context, contingent 3rd party interventions, power and empowerment, as well as other topics. This interactive workshop has been developed to assist students to meet part of the Australian Mediation and Dispute Resolution Accreditation System requirements.
Offerings in 2026
The 2026 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5411.
Assessment
- Reflective assessment taskWritten30%
- SimulationDemonstration30%
- Research essayWritten40%
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
Apply knowledge of, and understanding of, the facilitative mediation model and the purpose of each stage in the process, with creativity and initiative, to new situations in professional practice.
- 2
Demonstrate an ability to explain the different approaches to negotiation and when each might be appropriate.
- 3
Investigate, analyse and reflect meaningfully on complex information and problems in relation to the facilitative mediation model.
- 4
Demonstrate a range of skills and techniques in communication, negotiation and mediation.
- 5
Conduct research in current issues in conflict resolution based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods.
- 6
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate, at an abstract level, complex ideas and concepts relevant to the facilitative mediation model.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
24 contact hours per teaching period (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements). You 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
LAW5411 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5411?
LAW5411 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after LAW5411?
LAW5411 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including LAW5412.
When is LAW5411 offered?
LAW5411 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5411 have an exam?
No. LAW5411 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5411?
LAW5411 is part of Dispute resolution; Global society and human rights; and Policy studies.