LAWS90140 Disputes and Ethics (University of Melbourne): rated 3.7/5 overall across 3 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
LAWS90140 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Melbourne Law School in Law. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 纠纷与伦理
Type: Graduate coursework subject
Subject area: Law
Faculty: Melbourne Law School
Level: Graduate coursework Level 9
Handbook year: 2026
This subject introduces students to the theory and practice of civil dispute resolution and professional legal ethics. Students will develop a critical understanding of the operation of three key dispute resolution processes, namely, negotiation, mediation and litigation.
LAWS90140 has 3 scored reviews: overall 3.7/5 · usefulness 3.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.5 stars); 1 Reddit comment that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 4.0/5).
On Reddit: "I transferred from RMIT JD to MLS and can provide some insight: LMR, Torts and Crim transferred. Contracts 1 =\= Obligations or Contracts (so no credit) though maybe both subjects will take out one for you. NDR counted against one elective (and is very different to D&E, but D&E …"
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Q: Is LAWS90140 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 3 reviews: usefulness 3.5/5, overall 3.7/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches LAWS90140, and when is it offered?
A: LAWS90140 is taught by the Melbourne Law School. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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