Courses & Units
Civil Litigation Practice: Supreme Court Practice and Advocacy LCA602
Introduction
At the conclusion of the unit, you will be able to conduct civil litigation in first instance matters in at least one State or Territory Court of general jurisdiction, in a timely and cost-effective manner. You will develop valuable advocacy and procedural skills, and demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate in a range of professional and legal settings. This unit is organised into six modules:
1. Familiarisation with the Supreme Court of Tasmania
2. Litigation Strategy
3. Conducting Civil Litigation
4. Applications in the Supreme Court and Federal Court of Australia (practice and advocacy)
5. Negotiation and Mediation
6. Trial Advocacy
There is also a sub-module on Tribunal Practice. During this unit, judges and legal practitioners will conduct workshops and issue exercises. You will appear in the Supreme Court and Federal Court of Australia to make applications, and submissions, and undertake other advocacy exercises. By way of introduction, you will receive instruction on a ‘simple’ litigation file. The file will run for three weeks and provide you with an overview of a civil litigation file. You will then be required to conduct a more complex personal injuries file, culminating in a dispute resolution process. Assessment of advocacy exercises will be formative with feedback provided by instructors and participating legal professionals. Assessment of written tasks will be summative as identified by the Unit Coordinator.
Summary
| Unit name | Civil Litigation Practice: Supreme Court Practice and Advocacy |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LCA602 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Law |
| Discipline | Centre for Legal Studies |
| Coordinator | Ms Emma White |
| Delivered By | Third Party(ies): Centre for Legal Studies |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Legal Practice | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Practice | 2/2/2024 | 12/3/2024 | 26/4/2024 | 18/7/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the merits of a case and articulate appropriate dispute resolution alternatives, and associated costs.
- Formulate required elements of a claim or defence in accordance with court rules and procedures, and recognise additional steps and evidence required.
- Negotiate and enforce orders and settlement agreements.
- Undertake actions relating to legal interviewing, advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution, and communicate effectively in a range of professional contexts.
- Act professionally and ethically 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 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,040.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
Admission into L6B - Graduate Diploma of Legal PracticeTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Lecture - 2 hours weekly on campus Workshop - 2 hours weekly on campus Court appearances - 0.15 hours tri-weekly Mediations - 1 hour Advocacy Intensive - 7 hours |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment Task: Trial Advocacy (10%)|Assessment Task: Tribunal Practice – Workers Compensation (20%)|Assessment Task: Advocacy Exercises (30%)|Assessment Task: Overview and Litigation Files (40%) |
| 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 | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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