LAWGENRL 406 : Complex Litigation

Law

2025 Summer School (1250) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

The rise of globalisation and technology has created complex litigation challenges for victims of mass harms nationally and internationally. This course examines comparative theoretical, ideological and economic policies which underpin complex litigation systems with a particular focus on the use of regulatory actions, class actions and litigation funding entities. It also examines major procedural and substantive issues that arise in the context of national and international complex civil litigation.

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: LAW 201, 211, 231, 241, 298 or 299 Restriction: LAWGENRL 457, LAWHONS 752

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: People and Place
Capability 2: Sustainability
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 5: Solution Seeking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 7: Collaboration
Capability 8: Ethics and Professionalism
Graduate Profile: Bachelor of Laws

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Identify and evaluate the theoretical, ideological and economic policies which underpin complex litigation systems. (Capability 1.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1 and 8.1)
  2. Understand and critically evaluate major procedural and substantive legal issues that arise in the context of international complex civil litigation. (Capability 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 and 8.1)
  3. Identify and critically evaluate a complex litigation case study (focussing on issues relating to conflict of laws and the use of regulatory actions, class actions and litigation funding entities). (Capability 1.2, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 and 8.1)
  4. Evaluate New Zealand's approach to complex litigation in comparison with other common law jurisdictions. (Capability 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 5.1 and 8.1)
  5. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in context of complex litigation. (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 6.1 and 8.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Reading Interactions and Discussions 25% Individual Coursework
Action World Simulation 25% Group & Individual Coursework
Exam 50% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Reading Interactions and Discussions
Action World Simulation
Exam

Workload Expectations

This is a standard 15-point course.  The guideline for the total workload for this course is 150 hours. Please note that you will be required to attend class in-person for three classes to work on the Action World simulation. 


Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including the three classes where we work through the Action World simulation.
Lecture recordings will be available. 
The course will not include live online events. 
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable. 

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

The Action World Simluation has increased in grade value because the students thought the exercise was extremely valuable for their learning. 

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework, tests and examinations as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against electronic source material using computerised detection mechanisms. Upon reasonable request, students may be required to provide an electronic version of their work for computerised review.

The use of AI (such as Chat GPT) is not permitted in preparing, drafting or completing any of the assessments in this course. 

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course director, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a Student Academic and Support Adviser as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 31/10/2024 09:08 p.m.