LAW659C

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LAW659C - Civil Practice in Australia

Law Law UA - UA General

Course Description

This subject deals with the application of civil practice in New South Wales and enables students to understand the legal and ethical context in which lawyers operate within the civil jurisdiction. Areas of study follow the interpretation and application of civil practice governed by the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) (CPA) and the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW) (UCPR). The CPA and UCPR form the framework for case management in the Supreme, District and Local courts. The subject follows the scope of the CPA and UCPR, including the resolution and settlement of disputes, the commencement of proceedings, representation and advocacy, the drafting and filing of documents, service, interlocutory applications and resolution, including alternative processes for dispute resolution.

Min Units

3

Max Units

3

Repeatable for Credit

No

Grading Basis

ALT - Alternative Grading +/- A,B,C,D,E,S,P,F

Career

Law

Component

Lecture

Optional Component

No

Typically Offered Main Campus

Fall, Spring

Typically Offered Distance Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered Online Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered Phoenix Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered Sierra Vista Campus

Not Offered

Typically Offered Community Campus

Not Offered