Undergraduate UNE-LAW310-2021

Civil Dispute Resolution

Duration

16 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

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Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Required

Study terms

28 Jun 2021

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

demonstrate a broad theoretical understanding of civil dispute resolution and its social context;
demonstrate an understanding of the procedural rules and practices relating to the steps taken by parties to commence, litigate and bring a civil matter to a conclusion;
demonstrate how the legal system seeks to promote access to justice and the related rights and obligations of participants who seek to resolve civil disputes;
demonstrate an understanding of and critically evaluate the frameworks for alternate dispute resolution; and
independently conduct research to frame solutions to procedural problems.

Topics covered

- 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.

Entry requirements

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

UNE-LAW100-Foundations of Law

and

UNE-LAW101-Law in Context

and

UNE-LAW301-Succession

and

UNE-LAW102-Legal Professional Skills

and

UNE-LAW131-Torts Law

and one of

UNE-LAW162-Criminal Law
UNE-LAW161-Criminal Law (No longer available)
UNE-LAW312-Criminal and Civil Procedure (No longer available)

and one of

UNE-LAW172-Contract Law
UNE-LAW171-Law of Contract I
UNE-LAW272-Law of Contract II (No longer available)

and one of

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Others

Candidature in Bachelor of Laws (4 Years). To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.

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
Travel requirements - Travel may be required to attend the Final Examination for this subject.
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.

Description

This subject introduces students to the legal frameworks for resolving civil disputes by litigation and by alternative dispute resolution models. The content includes general principles of civil procedure and dispute resolution, including pre-trial procedures, pleadings, trials, judgment and enforcement; and alternative dispute resolution. This unit meets Priestley requirements for civil dispute resolution.

Assessments

Assignment: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Final Examinations: 2 hrs 15 mins. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.

Assignment (50%)
Final Examination (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 27 Jun 21 to 24 Sep 21

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Undergraduate UNE-LLB-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Laws