LAW5487 Current issues in litigation
Faculty of Law
LAW5487 Current issues in litigation is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Law Chambers
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5487
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5487
No unit lists LAW5487 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a Law course (L6004, L5002, L5001, L4005) or
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 72 credit points of study.
Overview
In this unit students will engage with topical issues shaping civil justice systems and litigation in Australia. The unit content will focus on contemporary developments and draw on international comparisons, with potential content including: the role and evaluation of judicial case management; online courts and tribunals; litigation and case management technologies; open justice and access to court and tribunal information; litigation costs, financing and access to justice; current issues in complex litigation and class actions; ethical issues and professional responsibilities in civil litigation; and evaluating procedural reforms and innovations. The unit will equip students with an advanced understanding of the dynamic landscape of civil justice and litigation, and skills to critically evaluate and contribute to the ongoing discourse and development in the field.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 3 | Monash Law Chambers | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Peer review taskWritten10%
- Class presentationPresentation30%
- Written assessmentWritten60%
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 advanced knowledge of civil procedure and civil justice, including the broader contexts within which legal issues arise, the principles and values of justice and of ethical practice in lawyers’ roles and contemporary developments in procedural law, and its professional practice.
- 2
Identify and articulate complex legal issues and apply legal reasoning and research to generate appropriate jurisprudential and practical responses to legal issues in civil litigation and civil justice systems.
- 3
Engage in critical analysis and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives relevant to civil litigation and civil justice and demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues and generating appropriate responses.
- 4
Communicate in ways that are effective, appropriate and persuasive for legal and non-legal audiences.
- 5
Reflect on and assess their own and others’ capabilities and performance, and make use of feedback as appropriate, to support personal and professional development.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
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
LAW5487 is part of 1 area of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Genevieve Grant
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5487?
LAW5487 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5487 offered?
LAW5487 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5487 have an exam?
No. LAW5487 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5487?
LAW5487 is part of Dispute resolution.