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LW6401 - Dispute Resolution in Theory and Practice

Offering Academic Unit
School of Law
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One semester
Equivalent Course(s)
LW6126E or LW6126C or LW5526
Exclusive Courses:
LW6526E or LW6526C
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2022/23

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims
This course aims to introduce the theory and practice of dispute resolution, and to examine the spectrum of dispute resolution processes in common law and civil law jurisdictions with particular emphasis on the following:

Ÿ Negotiation;

Ÿ Mediation;

Ÿ Early Neutral Evaluation;

Ÿ Expert determination;

Ÿ Adjudication;

Ÿ Dispute Review Board;

Ÿ Dispute Resolution Advisor;

Ÿ Arbitration;

Ÿ Litigation

The course will further innovate a student’s ability to grasp the fundamental concepts with the ultimate goal of discovering how the spectrum of dispute resolution processes are applied into actual practice.
LW6401 Dispute Resolution in Theory and Practice is a CIArb recognised course. Students who have successfully completed this course achieving at least 55% of the coursework and examination marks can be exempted from the CIArb module.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Examination: 50%
Examination Duration: 3 hours
 
Detailed Course Information
LW6401.pdf

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