Mediation - LAWS8078
Faculty: Faculty of Law
School: Faculty of Law
Course Outline: See below
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
Enrolment Requirements:
Pre-requisite: Academic Program must be 9200 or 9210 or 9230 or 5740 or 9235 or 5235 or 9231 or 5231 or 9220 or 5750.
Excluded: JURD7478
CSS Contribution Charge: 3 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
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Description
Mediation is one of the most frequently-used methods of dispute resolution in contemporary legal practice, being adopted in virtually all fields of law. This course provides an introduction to the process of mediation, an explanation of the different models of mediation, examination of the law relating to voluntary and mandatory mediation, and an introduction to the process of facilitative mediation. It also examines mediation critically through discussion of topics such as ethics, training and accreditation, and evaluation of mediation's effectiveness. The course provides a solid foundation for those wishing to represent clients in mediation, as well as a solid foundation from which potential mediators can later commence the accreditation process.
LLM Specialisations
Corporate and Commercial Law.
Corporate, Commercial and Taxation Law.
Dispute Resolution.
International Business and Economic Law.
Main Topics
LLM Specialisations
Corporate and Commercial Law.
Corporate, Commercial and Taxation Law.
Dispute Resolution.
International Business and Economic Law.
Main Topics
- Introduction to mediation and the major models of mediation practice, including detailed examination of facilitative mediation;
- Legislative regimes mandating the use of mediation;
- Steps in the mediation process;
- Selecting a mediator and preparation for mediation;
- Indicators of when a dispute is suitable for mediation;
- Critical examination of the role of the mediator;
- Legal and ethical issues arising in the context of mediation practice, including the process of professional accreditation, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and mediator liability; and
- An introduction to practical mediation skills.
More information can be found on the Course Outline Website.
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