Areas of Accredited Specialisation & Key Dates
Personal Injury Law
The Specialisation assessment program will focus on both technical knowledge and practical skills. There is a written exam which covers two components - general and specialty topics - a simulated client interview and a case presentation. The presentation may or may not be based on the scenario of the simulated client interview.
Knowledge and skills
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Transport Accident Compensation
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Workers Compensation
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Medical Negligence
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Product Liability
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Public Liability
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Comcare
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Damages
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Negligence
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Strict and Statutory Liability
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Defences
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Procedures
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Costs
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Liability in negligence
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Liability in public nuisance
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Liability in assault and battery
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Liability in contract
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Assessment of damages
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Choice of law
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Time limitations
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Proceedings
Assessment tasks
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Written examination
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Simulated client interview (videotaped)
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Case presentation (videotaped)
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 Personal Injury Law: 1993
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Number of accredited practitioners: 99
Contact
For further information or to receive updates on assessment programs contact:
Accredited Specialisation
Ph: (03) 9607 9460
Email: special@liv.asn.au