law1dr dispute resolution
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
LAW1DR
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
A significant aspect of lawyers' work involves helping people resolve disputes. This subject provides a general introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of conflict and dispute resolution. The processes of arbitration, conciliation, mediation and negotiation are described and evaluated. Guest lecturers detail how these processes are used in a range of areas including family law, commercial and private disputes. Developments in the range of non-adversarial justice initiatives are examined. Current issues in the use of dispute resolution such as accreditation, ethics, negotiating in the 'shadow of the law' and lawyers acting as mediators are analysed. Skills-based training in negotiation and mediation is a major and compulsory component of the subject.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJudith Gutman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admission in course belonging to progression group LLAWU
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LST3DRE,LAW2/3DRE
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Must be admitted to any Bachelor of Laws UG degree or have permission from Law Director of Programs
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Alternative Dispute Resolution | Recommended | Sourdin, T. | 4TH EDITION, LAWBOOK CO 2012 |
| Readings | Dispute Resolution in Australia | Recommended | Astor, H., Chinkin, C. | BUTTERWORTHS 2ND EDN (2002) |
| Readings | Dispute Resolution in Australia: Cases, Commentary and Materials | Recommended | Spencer,D & Hardy, S. | 2ND EDN. 2009 |
| Readings | Getting to Yes: negotiating agreements without giving in | Recommended | Fisher, R. and Ury, W. | 2ND EDITION, RANDOM CENTURY 1991 |
| Readings | Mediation: Skills and Technique | Recommended | Boulle, L. | 3RD EDITION, BUTTERWORTHS 2005 |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudith Gutman
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation | 10 | |
| one 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 50 | |
| one 20-minute role play | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJudith Gutman
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| class participation | 10 | |
| one 1,000-word essay | 20 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 50 | |
| one 20-minute role play | 20 |