MASTER OF LAWS IN FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Gain Accreditation as a Mediator and a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Duration: 4 semesters, 2 subjects per semester Starting: January and September Delivery: Multi-modal
Program Description The Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution, suitable to both law and non-law graduates, focuses on the impact of separation and divorce on families, as well as the management and resolution of post-separation parenting and property disputes. The program covers both the theory and practice of family dispute resolution to ensure that graduates have a deep knowledge base, and sophisticated skill set, for practising as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP). The Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution is ideal for anyone who wishes to become an accredited FDRP as it satisfies the requirements for accreditation through the National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS) as well as the requirements for registering as an FDRP with the Federal Attorney General’s Department.
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Graduates are eligible to apply for national accreditation as a Mediator with the Mediator Standards Board (MSB) under the NMAS.
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Graduates are eligible for accreditation as a FDRP with the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department.
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The course includes practical training that incorporates the required 50 hours of training for FDRP accreditation purposes.
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The course is taught by experienced family dispute resolution practitioners and mediators.
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A flexible learning environment is provided which ensures that participants can study in the convenience of their home.
Program Structure The Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution is a four semester, 80 credit points part-time postgraduate program. The program will consist of 8 compulsory subjects (worth 10 credit points each) delivered in multi-modal delivery which can be completed over four semesters part-time. Subjects include: •
Mediation Practice 1
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Mediation Practice 2
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Family Dispute Resolution Practice 1
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Family Dispute Resolution Practice 2
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Dispute Resolution: Theories and Principles
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Dispute Resolution: Practice and Procedure
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Negotiation in Family Dispute Resolution
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Vulnerable Parties in Family Dispute Resolution
Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 1, Mediation and Dispute Resolution Practice 2 and Family Dispute Resolution 1 are currently delivered intensively with a requirement to participate in online workshops ranging in length from two to five days, depending on the subject. Family Dispute Resolution 2 is based on a clinical requirement to complete 50 hours of supervised Family Dispute Resolution practice.
Entry Requirements Completion of an Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent. The program will be of interest to non-law graduates who are professionals working in psychology and social work, such as counsellors, social workers and psychologists, who wish to enhance their theoretical knowledge and develop their family dispute resolution process skills and strategies. The program will also be of interest to law graduates who are practising in family law and related areas.
Credit If you have completed a Bond University short course with the Centre for Dispute Resolution (CDR), credit or recognition of prior learning may be available to you. Please speak to a Bond representative to find out more.
This program is not available to international students who intend to apply for a student visa to undertake this program. CRICOS Provider Code 00017B TEQSA Provider Number PRV12072 MB10610
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