Dispute Resolution in Australian Legal Studies
These questions relate to your legal studies at university
1.
What is your current educational status?
Current undergraduate student
Current post graduate student
Restricted practice or completing legal practice requirements
Post restricted practice and less than 5 years post admission
None of the above
2.
Were you taught about principles of legal practice?
Yes
No
Don't know
3.
Were you taught about dispute resolution?
Yes
No
Don't know
4.
Please tick the dispute resolution methods you were taught
Litigation
Negotiation
Mediation
Arbitration
Collaborative Practice
Conciliation
None of the above
5.
As a result of your legal studies, what is a lawyer's responsibility to clients in determining disputes?
Give legal advice and the client decides what to do
Try to negotiate an outcome with the other party
If negotiation fails, go to court
Try mediation before filing in court
Try numerous dispute resolution methods before considering litigation
Other (please specify)
6.
Did your legal studies give you a good understanding of the role of litigation in dispute resolution?
Yes
No
7.
Did your legal studies give you a good understanding of the role of mediation in dispute resolution?
Yes
No
8.
Did your legal studies give you a good understanding of the role of arbitration in dispute resolution?
Yes
No
9.
Did your legal studies give you a good understanding of the role of collaborative practice in dispute resolution?
Yes
No