The course is about court-related and procedural matters that affect the law in Australia. You will be introduced to the practice of litigation and you will explore alternative dispute resolution options and the laws relating to ADR. You will consider the balance between the management of the litigation process and fairness to parties at a hearing. You will spend time in analysis and problem solving in the areas of evidence and civil procedure and in considering creative solutions to problems in the legal system The course will include a consideration of socio-economic issues and ethical concerns in the law.