Advanced Civil Litigation

Practitioners commonly have a good working knowledge of the principles and rules which govern the conduct of civil litigation in Queensland and Federal courts.  The challenge is to develop the further knowledge and skills which are required to use these principles and rules to best effect - whilst avoiding common pitfalls.  The purpose of this course is to draw upon the experience of a wide range of leading practitioners to analyse: (a) the purpose and content of the key principles and rules governing civil procedure; and (b) the strategies and approaches which used in practice to apply these principles and rules to best effect, whilst avoiding common pitfalls. The focus of discussion will be on civil proceedings in the Supreme Court of Queensland.  However, specific consideration will also be given to civil proceedings in the Federal Court, in QCAT and on the commercial list of the Supreme Court.  The course will seek to examine the purpose and content of the key principles and rules, with a focus on current controversies and pitfalls and the practices currently adopted to develop appropriate strategies and approaches.