Dispute Management G (11432.1)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Law School | Graduate Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit will be co-taught with the undergraduate Dispute Management unit.
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critically reflect and evaluate different types of dispute resolution processes and how they can be applied to resolve different types of disputes in international and domestic contexts;
2. Interpret and construct solutions to complex disputes in domestic and international settings;
3. Develop a model of dispute resolution designed for a particular dispute;
4. Reflect critically, analyse and synthesise complex ideas that relate to cultural, ethical and power imbalance issues as they relate to different types of dispute resolution processes; and
5. Apply and critically reflect on different legislative frameworks, professional standards and policy requirements in dispute resolution processes.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
This Unit introduces you to non-adversarial approaches to dispute resolution in the context of legal practice and advocacy. It highlights the importance in managing disputes and the role of lawyers within that process. It also discusses the significant and positive role that lawyers play in society, not only upholding the law but also in assisting people to resolve their own disputes.
Prerequisites
This unit is only available to students in the Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, Master of Legal Studies, Graduate Diploma of Legal Studies and Graduate Certificate in Legal Studies courses.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
9423 Alternative Dispute Resolution in Law GAssumed knowledge
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Required texts
Required Text
David Spencer, Principles of Dispute Resolution (2016) 2nd LawBook Co
Useful References
Rachael Field, James Duffy and Anna Huggins, Alternative Dispute Resolution (Chapter 14) in Lawyering and Positive Professional Identifies (2014) LexisNexis Butterworths
Laurence Boulle and Rachael Field, Australian Dispute Resolution and Law Practice (2017) LexisNexis Butterworths
Participation requirements
Students are expected to attend workshops.
Required IT skills
Nil
Work placement, internships or practicums
None