Areas of Accredited Specialisation & Key Dates
Family Law
The Specialisation assessment program will focus on technical knowledge and practical skills. As part of the assessment candidates are provided with a mock file and requested to prepare advice for a client in the form of a letter and appropriate court documents.
In addition, Candidates sit a written exam and are also expected to conduct a videotaped simulated interview with a person acting in the role of a client. This enables examiners to assess interaction between the two parties.
Family Law is offered nationally with Queensland, NSW, Victoria and Western Australia co-operating in the development of the assessment program.
Knowledge and skills
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Divorce
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Nullity
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Children
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Spousal Maintenance
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Child Maintenance and Child Support
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Binding Financial Agreements & Existing Section 87 Agreements
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Property
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Injunctions
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Procedures
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Evidence
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Enforcement
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Costs
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Reviews / Appeals
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Inherent, Associated and Accrued Jurisdiction
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Miscellaneous Matters
Assessment tasks
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Mock file - take-home assignment and a portfolio of documents
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Written examination
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Simulated interview
Note: Assessment arrangements are subject to change. Please refer to the Application Guidelines for details.
Application: The next assessment program is being held in 2013
For the record
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First assessment program in Family Law: 1989
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Number of accredited practitioners: 219
Contact
For further information or to receive updates on assessment programs contact:
Accredited Specialisation
Ph: (03) 9607 9460
Email: special@liv.asn.au