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Postgraduate RMI-OJD260-2019

Civil Procedure

Grasp the intricacies of the commencement of proceedings. Follow the service of process, joinder of claims, pleadings, group and representative actions, discovery and other interlocutory proceedings, enforcement, appeals and costs.  

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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 02 Mar 2020
RMIT University
Australia's largest dual-sector institute, offering both TAFE and higher education, RMIT University proudly delivers work-related education and practical research relevant to current business and community needs. More than 60,000 students study with RMIT, and many of their degrees are available through Open Universities Australia.

QS RANKING 2020

15

Times Higher Education Ranking 2020

25

  • 2019
  • 2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of this subject you will be able to:

  1. demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of the procedural rules of civil litigation
  2. critically evaluate the civil procedure system and identify areas of reform such as case management, access to justice and legal ethics concerns
  3. analyse and research complex problems relating to civil procedure and make reasoned and appropriate choices amongst alternatives
  4. demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in approaching legal issues relating to civil procedure and generate appropriate responses
  5. show effective, appropriate and persuasive collaboration and communication skills for legal and non-legal audiences through engagement with drafting and advocacy simulations.
Topics covered
    • The Civil Justice System: "Justice" or "Dispute Resolution"
    • Preliminary Steps to Resolve Disputes in Court
    • Commencing Proceedings
    • Defining the Issues in Dispute (Pleadings)
    • Costs and Offers to Settle
    • Protecting Positions until Trial (Interlocutory Procedures)
    • Case-Management and the Role of Judge in Managing Disputes
    • Gathering Evidence
    • Judgment, Appeals and Enforcement of Judgments
  • Study resources

    • Online materials

      • Audio-Video streaming
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core
  • RMI-LAW-MAS-2019

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject studies the rules of civil procedure that include commencement of proceedings and service of process, joinder of claims, pleadings, group and representative actions, discovery and other interlocutory proceedings, judgment, enforcement, appeals, and costs. Emphasis will also be given to the issue of reform of the civil justice system including case management systems, access to justice and lawyers’ ethics. The subject engages with the practical legal skills of drafting and mooting.

Assessments

  • Moot (30%)
  • Discussion Board Postings (20%)
  • Open Book Invigilated Exam (50%)
Textbooks


Textbook information is pending.

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