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Course profile

Theories in Dispute Resolution (LAWS7841)

Study period
Sem 2 2024
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
Study level
Postgraduate Coursework
Location
St Lucia
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
St Lucia
Coordinating unit
Law School

This course will critically discuss and analyse the nature and causes of conflict and various theories of dispute resolution to better equip legal practitioners and stakeholders in their roles as dispute resolvers and advisers. The course will examine dispute resolution processes used in civil, criminal and international contexts.

This course provides an overview of dispute resolution processes (with a focus on non-litigation dispute resolution processes), including negotiation, facilitation, mediation, conciliation, case appraisal, expert determination and arbitration. These processes will be discussed and comparedᅠwith respect to their purpose and justifications as part of the Australian justice system.ᅠMore generally, the course will also examine emerging and significant theories underlying dispute resolution practice and conflict analysis and will provide a critical response to traditional Western liberal ideas such as the rule of law and adversarial justice. While the course is interactive and features a variety of learning activities including discussion and class dialogue, role play simulations and pre-recordedᅠlectures, it is not a skills course and does not teach particular models or processes in detail. The course is useful for anyone working with people in conflict, for example for legal practitioners, HR managers, business consultants, social workers and government officers.

Course requirements

Assumed background

No background in dispute resolution is assumed.

Restrictions

LLM(16), LLM(24), MICLaw(16), MICLaw/MCom, MIL and MIR/MIL.
Quota: Minimum of 12 enrolments

Course contact

Course coordinator

Dr Serge Loode

Please note that I do not have an office on campus or regular consultation hours. If you would like to make an appointment to discuss course assessment or ask questions regarding the course content, please email me so that we can set up an appointment via Zoom.

Course staff

Lecturer

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information