law2civ civil procedure

CIVIL PROCEDURE

LAW2CIV

2015

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will examine the procedural rules governing the handling of civil litigation. Students will examine the overarching principles governing civil procedure, the civil jurisdiction of Australian courts, the duty to exchange information and interlocutory orders. Students will also learn about summary judgment, settlement, trial, appeals' costs, the enforcement of judgements, initiating proceedings and parties to litigation.

SchoolLa Trobe Law School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorMagda Karagiannakis

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites LAW1LIM and (LAW2CTA or LAW2CNT) and (LAW2TOT or LAW2TOR)

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects LAW3CIV and LAW30CIV

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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsCivil procedure. commentary and materials(Latest Edition)PrescribedColbran, S. et alLexis Nexis
ReadingsSupreme Court (General Civil Procedure)RulesPrescribedSupreme CourtSupreme Court
ReadingsPrinciples of Civil Litigation (Latest Edition)RecommendedD Balmford and M RankinThompson Reuters

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Demonstrate an awareness of the fundamental conventions of legal drafting for claims and defences.

Activities:
Tutorial exercises and/or Legal research exercise
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)

02. Demonstrate a critical awareness of how to pursue a legal claim or defence for a client as effectively as possible for as long as the claim or defence deserves

Activities:
Tutorial exercises Final examination
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)

03. Apply problem-solving skills to the optimal solution of legal disputes

Activities:
Tutorial exercises Legal research exercise Final examination
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)

04. Identify the statutory and case law rules and principles governing civil procedure.

Activities:
Tutorial exercises Legal research exercise and Final examination.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRoger Douglas

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
one 1,500-word group assignment3001, 02, 03, 04
one 3-hour final examination7002, 03, 04