Family Law Practice and Procedure unit (LCA607)

Hobart

Introduction

In this unit you will gain a general overview of the principal issues involved in the practice of family law. You will build knowledge and skills to provide effective representation as an entry-level lawyer in dispute resolution and pre-action procedures in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) as well as an understanding of the role of State Courts in dealing with matters arising from the breakdown of relationships. This unit is organised into four teaching modules: 1. The Family Law System 2. Children’s Matters 3. Property Proceedings 4. Child Safety Throughout the duration of the unit, you will be instructed by specialist legal practitioners, experienced in practising in all aspects of family law. Unit content will be delivered through lectorials, workshops and practical exercises, in addition to opportunities to participate in or observe dispute resolution and early-stage proceedings in the Family Court Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Activities and tasks undertaken during the unit are both formatively and summatively assessed.

Summary

Unit name	Family Law Practice and Procedure
Unit code	LCA607
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Law
Discipline	Centre for Legal Studies
Coordinator	Ms Emma White
Delivered By	Third Party(ies): Centre for Legal Studies
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Legal Practice

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Legal Practice	29/1/2026	9/3/2026	23/4/2026	15/7/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify and analyse legal information to advise on issues relating to children, finances and property to support a client in a family law dispute
• Identify dispute resolution and pre-action procedures applicable to the circumstances of the client
• Formulate documentation to represent a client in any dispute resolution, pre-action procedure or finalisation of a dispute relating to children and property in accordance with good law and practice to meet the objectives of a client
• Display ethical and professional responsibility and behaviour in interactions with clients, the courts, the community, and the broader legal profession

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
090913	$2,174.00	$1,703.00	not applicable	$2,249.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

Admission into L6B - Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Lecture - 1 hour weekly on campus Workshop - 1 hour weekly on campus Practical Advocacy - 0.5-1 hour
Assessment	Assessment Task 2: Financial Matters and Property (50%)|Assessment Task: Parenting – Legal Practice Tasks (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	See MyLO site for resources and readings
Recommended	See MyLO site for resources and readings

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