What the subject is about
Planning and environmental law practice involves:
advising clients about matters arising from planning and environmental law matters
advising clients on the relevant law and procedures, and
resolving disputes about planning and environmental law matters through the court system or in alternative dispute resolution processes.
This subject covers the fundamental processes in planning and environmental law practice, which will enable you to act competently for clients in matters, and includes:
identifying the appropriate jurisdiction
acting in applications arising from planning and environment matters
conducting dispute resolution procedures in the relevant forum or employing alternative dispute resolution processes
documenting settlements.
Subject aim
The aim is to assist you to become competent in conducting planning and environmental law matters.
Subject objectives
At the end of this subject you will be able to demonstrate competence in the following element of planning and environmental law practice.
Element Conducting Planning and Environmental Law Matters
Unit 1 Advising in Planning and Environmental Law Matters
Unit 2 Acting in the Land and Environment Court
Unit 3 Acting in Environmental Protection and Control Matters
Assessment method & value
Assessment of letter of advice - 60%
Assessment of selected item of coursework - 40%