LAW659C
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LAW659C - Civil Practice in Australia
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