LLAW8305 Civil Litigation Practice

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 admission as a legal practitioner.

This topic aims to enable students 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.

• 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

  • 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