LAW7231

Civil Litigation and Practice

(LAW)

Associate Professor Guy Powles

Semester 2, 2000 + Clayton Campus

Synopsis: This subject is concerned with the conduct of civil litigation in courts from the Magistrates Court to the Supreme Court and Federal Courts. It will focus on development of skills, particularly legal research, awareness and use of learning strategies, oral and written communication, negotiation and advocacy. The specific values with will be addressed are professional values and the recognition and resolution of ethical conflicts.

Assessment: Regular feedback will be provided on written exercises and oral presentations on drafting pleadings and arguing an interlocutory application - 50%. Written memoranda and draft documents totalling 10,000 words and a minimum of 2 oral presentations of about 15 minutes each - 50%. Assessed according to grades of "Credit", "Pass", or "Fail".