law5con conciliation
CONCILIATION: THEORY & PRACTICE
LAW5CON
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
'Conciliation: Theory & Practice' is designed for both professional development training and as part of the 'Restorative Law & Practice Program' at the La Trobe Law School. Students will develop skills necessary for handling a Conciliation Conference/Mediation within an ever evolving legislative framework. They will learn and engage a variety of mediation and negotiation strategies to deal with parties in a legal setting. The subject is further designed to teach students how to act 'appropriately' and independently, while managing parties and their expectations. Students will learn how to assess and address the parties competing interests, and the different economic and emotional imperatives relevant to workplace injury disputes and other types of disputes handled via conciliation .
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAlikki Vernon
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in LMLC or LMGB or LMLGBL or LMLI or LMCL or LMIBL or LML or LMGBL or have permission of Law School.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and discriminate conciliation models and programs and the strengths and weaknesses of this dispute resolution process. Categorise and assess the results of evaluations and results of conciliation programs in various legal applications and urban and regional locations.
- Activities:
- Submit essay. Attend workshop presentations. Discuss case studies in small groups and present analysis. Participate in readling dialogues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
02. Define and describe different conciliation programs and models based on statute & government policies, in particular in the Victorian legal context. Identify the theoretical and practical basis of the various approaches to conciliation and its relationship to other forms of dispute resolution.
- Activities:
- Submit a journal and essay. Attend workshop presentations. Participate in reading dialogues.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
03. Distinguish and explain the specific areas in which conciliation applies, the legislative requirements and the role of lawyers, clients and other parties in this process. Outline the various Acts, the relevant sections to entitlement and the roles of each stakeholder and the provider of conciliation services. Identify the fairness, risks and responsibilities of each stakeholder, especially the provider of conciliation services.
- Activities:
- Submit a journal and essay. Attend workshop presentations. Undertake workshop activities. Participate in reading dialogues
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
04. Employ the methods and techniques of reflective practice and assess its impact on professional development. Identify and practice teamwork/leadership skills as required in a program setting.
- Activities:
- Undertake workshop exercises. Participate in role-plays.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
05. Illustrate the analytical and communication and case management skills required to assess when conciliation may be appropriate or not. Apply the process and communication skills required in conciliation. Demonstrate methods and skills of integrative negotiation including how to foster cooperation and coordination when interacting with stakeholders.
- Activities:
- Undertake workshop exercises. Participate in role-plays and discuss interactions. Submit short answer responses to video presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
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