Civil Dispute Resolution

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
LAWS 4901
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Course ID
200559
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Law
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Anne Hewitt
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Course level
4
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Simulated
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
36 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of dispute resolution processes, civil procedure rules, and the ethical and professional obligations of lawyers relevant to contemporary and emerging systems of dispute resolution and civil legal practice in the 21st century. Students will critically evaluate and apply rules, legislation, cases, and dispute resolution processes to formulate and communicate solutions to disputes that are client-centred, professionally responsible, and adaptable to the evolving legal landscape. This is a compulsory course which addresses the mandatory requirements for Civil Dispute Resolution for accreditation purposes while also equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to thrive in the dynamic and evolving legal profession of the future.

  • Introduction
  • Pleadings and Discovery of Documents
  • Pre and Post Action Procedure

Course learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate dispute resolution processes available to manage and resolve civil disputes
  • Apply dispute resolution processes to hypothetical civil disputes to manage and resolve disputes
  • Identify and apply rules, legislation and cases relevant to civil legal practice to manage and resolve civil disputes
  • Draft and critique court documents applicable to civil legal claims ensuring compliance with relevant rules and legislation
  • Identify, apply and communicate ethical and professional obligations of lawyers governing civil legal practice

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 22407
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 400
Available
Available 397
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
17 Mar - 17 Mar Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
Class number
Class number 22399
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 65
Available
Available 64
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 8 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
6 May - 20 May Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 22400
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 65
Available
Available 64
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 8 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
6 May - 20 May Wednesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 22401
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 65
Available
Available 65
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 8 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
6 May - 20 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 22402
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 65
Available
Available 65
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
7 May - 21 May Thursday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 22403
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 65
Available
Available 65
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 9 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
7 May - 21 May Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 22404
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 65
Available
Available 64
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 10 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
8 May - 22 May Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 22405
Section
Section WS07
Size
Size 65
Available
Available 65
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 10 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
8 May - 22 May Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Horace Lamb, 422
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only
Class number
Class number 22406
Section
Section WS08
Size
Size 65
Available
Available 65
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 10 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 307
8 May - 22 May Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 307
Notes:
This course is available to B Laws students only

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed LAWS3005 Becoming a Lawyer

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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