Alternative Dispute Resolution

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

Others

Candidature in the Bachelor of Criminology or the Bachelor of Laws (4 Years).

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
• Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
• Other requirements -

  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Responding and successfully resolving disputes is a core skill for lawyers. Skills in dispute resolution add value to your role in a wide range of workplaces. This subject equips you with a thorough understanding of ADR processes both in criminal and civil matters such as arbitration, negotiation, conciliation and mediation. The subject also examines Australian Indigenous Peoples' dispute resolution processes. There are opportunities to critically analyse disputes and evaluate alternatives to litigation. You may build your capabilities in the art of effective listening and negotiating. These are fundamental bases of ADR. These skills are in high demand across many industries.

Written Assessment: 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes (LOs) 1-4 Online Assessment: Relates to Learning Outcomes (LOs) 1 Take Home Exam: 2 hrs 15 mins. Relates to Learning Outcomes (LOs) 1-4

• Written Assessment (30%)
• Online Assessment (10%)
• Final Examination (60%)

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).