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2023 unit information
For M729 (Juris Doctor) students only
Must have successfully completed 5 Law units plus MLJ701, MLJ702 and MLJ704
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
Online independent and collaborative learning activities (2 hours) + 2 hour online seminar (live streamed and recording provided) per week
This unit aims to equip students with the knowledge and ability to apply, critically evaluate and effectively communicate civil procedure and alternative dispute resolution, and develop a deep appreciation of major policy issues and developments in the law. Topics include: the system of legal justice, commencement of proceedings, service of process, appearance, joinder of claims and parties, pleadings, amendment, discovery, costs, the trial, enforcement and alternative dispute resolution.
Analyse problem-based scenarios and apply the rules of civil procedure relating to the initiation, conduct, settlement, and enforcement of a proceeding.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO4: Critical thinking
ULO2
Construct and present a persuasive narrative to justify reform of an aspect of civil procedure law.
GLO2: Communication
ULO3
Critically analyse and report on the strengths, weaknesses, advantages, and disadvantages of real-world civil procedure policy scenarios.
GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO4
Constructively engage with teammates towards mutually beneficial outcomes and reflect on the teamwork processes in writing.
Assessment 1:
Part A: (Group of 4) Law Reform ReportPart B: (Individual) Reflection on Teamwork
Part A: 30%Part B: 10%
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: MLJ708 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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