Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
13 x 3-hour intensive workshops per semester
Prerequisites
1 Admission into BLAWLP-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
2 130.5 units of topics
3 Admission into BLAWLPR-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
3a Admission into BLAWLPRH-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)
4 112.5 units of topics
5 Admission into BLAWLPRG-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry)
5a Admission into BLAWLPRGH-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry) (Honours)
6 94.5 units of topics
Must Satisfy: ((1 and 2) or ((3 or 3a) and 4) or ((5 or 5a) and 6))
Other requirements
Topic Coordinator approval is required for enrolment in this topic. Students should apply via courseadvice.bgl@flinders.edu.au.
Enrolment not permitted
1 of LLAW3222, LLAW4104, LLAW4104A has been successfully completed
Topic description
This topic provides students with the skills required of an entry level lawyer in conducting civil litigation in first instance matters in courts of general jurisdiction, in a timely and cost-effective manner.

Competence in these skills is required for admisssion as a legal practitioner.
Educational aims
This topic aims to enable student to achieve competence, to the standard required by the admitting authorities, in conducting civil litigation in first instance matters in courts of general jurisdiction, in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of the topic, students will be able to demonstrate the competence required of an entry level legal practitioner in:

  • assessing the merits of a case and identifying the dispute resolution alternatives

  • advising on costs of litigation

  • initiating and responding to claims

  • taking and responding to interlocutory and default proceedings

  • gathering and presenting evidence

  • negotiating settlements

  • taking action to enforce orders and settlement agreements