Areas of Accredited Specialisation & Key Dates
Commercial Litigation
The 2012 assessment program will include a written examination to examine knowledge in the area of Commercial Litigation, a simulated interview providing candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their communication and interview techniques, and finally the completion of a letter to a client and draft pleadings following the interview.
Knowledge and skills
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Trade Practices
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Insurance
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Professional liability
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Obligations of company directors and rights of shareholders
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Intellectual Property
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Insolvency
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Banking
Core topics
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Jurisdictional issues
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General contractual principles and remedies
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Claims and remedies in tort
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Claims and remedies for misleading or deceptive conduct, misrepresentation and unconscionable conduct
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Equitable claims and remedies
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Contribution and proportionate liability
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Time limitations
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Liability of directors and officers
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Rules of Procedure and Pleading
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Concurrent liability in tort
Assessment tasks
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Written examination
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Simulated interview
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Take-home assignment/Letter of Advice
Note: Assessment arrangements are subject to change. Refer to the Application Guidelines for details.
Application: The next assessment program is being held in 2012
For the record
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First assessment program in Commercial Litigation: 1993
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Number of accredited practitioners: 61
Contact
For further information or to receive updates on assessment programs contact:
Accredited Specialisation
Ph: (03) 9607 9460
Email: special@liv.asn.au