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Unit of Study LEGL1002 - Interviewing, Negotiation and Ethics (2024)

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Unit description

Introduces students to the theory, procedures and skills underpinning work in an environment in which the principles and skills of interviewing, negotiation and advocacy are applied. Discusses the ethical considerations related to the interview process. Provides students with the oral and analytical skills required in interviewing and negotiation. Explores the ethical issues related to the interview and negotiation processes.

Unit content

Module 1: Ethical Legal Practice

Module 2: The Theory and Practice of Interviewing, Part 1

Module 3: The Theory and Practice of Interviewing, Part 2

Module 4: The Theory and Practice of Negotiation

Module 5: Competence and Care

Module 6: Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

explain the relevance of the theoretical framework of the client based interview

develop the skills and techniques required for interviewing and negotiation

demonstrate an understanding of the theory of negotiation and the skills and tactics of the negotiation process

describe and evaluate the ethical considerations involved in interviewing and negotiation, and the ethical rules governing legal practice generally.

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Texts
  • Hyams, R & Evans, A, 2021, Practical Legal Skills, 5th edn, Oxford University Press, Australia. ISBN: 9780190329839 (Print copy); 9780190329846 (eBook).
Prescribed Resources/Equipment
  • No prescribed resources/equipment.

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