Students enrolled in this unit will be provided with 36 contact hours of workshops per teaching period. Students will be expected to do reading set for class, and to undertake additional research and reading applicable to a 6 credit point unit
Demonstrate the intellectual and practical skills needed to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, legal conclusions and professional decisions, as well as to identify, research, evaluate and synthesise relevant factual, legal and policy issues;
Demonstrate the ability to think creatively and communicate effectively in professional documentary formats that are appropriate for dispute resolution practice;
Critically evaluate different modes of dispute resolution processes and assess the conditions under which they are likely to be appropriate and effective;
Learn and work with a high degree of autonomy, accountability and professionalism.
Demonstrate sophisticated cognitive and creative skills in generating appropriate jurisprudential and practical responses to complex legal problems;
Identify, articulate and apply legal principles, concepts, policies relating to the procedural sequence, steps and documentation of civil dispute resolution and litigation;
Exercise professional judgement in recognising and responding to ethical issues and professional responsibilities that arise in the practice of litigation and dispute resolution and show an advanced and integrated understanding of approaches to professional decision making;
Collaborate effectively
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