Area of study 1 Dispute resolution methods
There is a range of methods by which legal disputes can be resolved. Criminal cases are determined through the courts, whereas civil disputes can be resolved through a range of methods in courts and tribunals. Students investigate the jurisdictions of selected courts in the Victorian court hierarchy, and develop an understanding of the need for a hierarchy of courts. They examine the methods of dispute resolution used by courts and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) as a means of resolving civil disputes, and the way the institutions operate to resolve the disputes. Throughout their investigation, students compare and evaluate the operation of these dispute resolution methods.
Outcome 1
On completion of this unit the student should be able to describe and evaluate the effectiveness of institutions and methods for the determination of criminal cases and the resolution of civil disputes. To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in Area of Study 1.
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