UWA Handbook 2027

Unit Overview

Description

This unit introduces students to the theory, practice, principles and skills of facilitative mediation. The overall objectives are to train students to the standard required for National Mediation Accreditation (NMAS) the Australian Mediation and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Standards (AMDRAS). The unit is conducted using lectures and experiential exercises to embed the course content into practice. Students are able to (1) understand the theory underpinning the practice of facilitative mediation; (2) conduct a facilitative mediation process to NMAS AMDRAS standard; (3) diagnose the mediation process as it applies to different conflicts and disputes; and (4) reflect upon their own practice and experience of mediation. This unit for final year Juris Doctor students only. Quota allocation will be based on an Expression of Interest application and may include consideration of marks gained in LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution.

Credit

6 points

Offering
(see Timetable)

Availability	Location	Mode
Non-standard teaching period	UWA (Perth)	On-campus
Non-standard teaching period	UWA (Perth)	On-campus

The timetable for this teaching period is not currently available. Please see the Important Dates page for the timetable release date and other key date information.

Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate an advanced and integrated knowledge of the theories of facilitative mediation; (2) demonstrate the ability to conduct themselves ethically and professionally in mediation scenarios; (3) demonstrate the ability to (a) understand the causes and dynamics of conflict; (b) identify the utility of different applied techniques in mediation; and (c) develop and apply professional skills in conducting facilitative mediation; (4) demonstrate (a) the ability to function in a group setting; (b) critical reflection skills; and (c) working with specific skills in mediation; and (5) demonstrate an ability to work with autonomy and professionalism.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) reflective practice journal; (2) preparation and participation; (3) assignment; and (4) professional conduct. Further information is available in the unit outline.

This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Jill Howieson

Unit rules

Prerequisites

Successful completion of

LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution and prior approval from the unit coordinator

Approved quota: 36—allocations based on highest marks received in LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution.

Contact hours

Students must attend every day of the intensive period

Note

This unit for final year Juris Doctor students only. Quota allocation will be based on marks gained in LAWS5109 Ethical Dispute Resolution.

Please note that this unit is taught in a non-standard teaching period. The start date indicates when you are required to do preparatory work, including readings or online modules, for this unit. The end date indicates when all assessments in this unit will be completed. In person classes in this unit will be scheduled at a time between the start date and the end date. Please check the timetable to find out when in person classes in this unit are currently scheduled.