Alternative Dispute Resolution (LAWS5212)
Information valid for Summer Semester, 2024
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Law School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 31 Hours/ Semester
Incompatible
LAWS7212
Prerequisite
All Level 1 and 2 LAWS courses
Restricted
LLB(Hons) and associated LLB(Hons) dual programs
Course enquiries
Ms Anne-Marie Rice (Summer Semester, TP1, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Summer Semester, 2024 (06/01/2025 - 14/02/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
An introduction to the theories and principles of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) as applied within the context of Australian legal disputes. The course provides an overview of the most well-used ADR practices including a detailed exploration of the mediation and arbitration processes most likely to be encountered in practice. Students will leave the course with a working knowledge of ADR theory and principles as well as an understanding of the importance of dispute resolution strategies in modern legal practice.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Summer Semester, 2016 (28/11/2016 - 11/02/2017) | St Lucia | Intensive | Course Profile |
