Case management and pre-trial procedures NSW: Practice guide
Course Overview
Successful litigation depends on thorough and careful preparation of your client’s case. In addition to a comprehensive appreciation of your client’s case and objectives, thorough preparation requires:
- comprehensive knowledge of all pre-trial processes available, to ensure that the issues in dispute are clarified and the necessary evidence is gathered; and
- familiarity with the relevant case management systems and practice notes of the court in which the proceedings are commenced, which are designed to ensure cases are dealt with expeditiously.
In this short course, explore everything you need to know to conduct the pre-trial stages of a civil litigation proceeding in New South Wales. At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Apply pre-trial procedures to meet client needs
- Explain the process of preparation and submission of court documents
- Carry out the steps in case management under the Civil Procedure Act 2005 (NSW) and Uniform Civil Procedure Rules 2005 (NSW)
- Analyse and evaluate the use of interlocutory applications during civil litigation
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD category of Professional Skills.
Course Structure
- The lawyer’s role in managing a case
- Court case management systems
- Pre-trial procedures
- Clarifying issues
- Early resolution of proceedings
- Regulating conduct of proceedings
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course contains content that falls within the mandatory CPD categories of:
- Professional skills
With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
Does this educational activity extend your knowledge and skills in areas that are relevant to your practice needs or professional development?
If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.