Application dates and instructions for the LAWS5158 JD unit
How do students apply for LAWS5158 Mediation Practice and Skills in the Juris Doctor program?
Answer ID 3606 | Last updated on 09/11/2026 08.16 AM
LAWS5158 Mediation Practice and Skills introduces students to the theory, practice, principles and skills of facilitative mediation. The overall objectives are to train students to the standard required for National Mediation Accreditation (NMAS). The unit is conducted using lectures and experiential exercises to embed the course content into practice.
How to apply:
Due to the interactive nature of the unit, there are limited places available. If you are a final year JD student in 2027, and interested in enrolling in this unit, please review the pre-requisites and then submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) before the closing date.
Please be aware that you cannot enrol in the unit until your Expression of Interest is accepted. The EOIs will be reviewed by the Law School Committee.
Key dates:
Submission period for Expression of Interest | EOI opens: 9.00am, Friday 6 November 2026 EOI closes: 5.00pm, Friday 27 November 2026 Please note EOIs cannot be accepted after Friday 27 November. |
Notification of placements | Friday 18 December 2026 Students who submit an EOI but are not offered a place in the first round of enrolments will remain on the waitlist and may be offered a place if a second session is held later in 2027. |
Unit delivery dates:
- Session 1: 14-18 June 2027
- Session 2 (to be confirmed): November 2027
If you have any questions about the EOI process, please reach out to the unit coordinator Professor Jill Howieson jill.howieson@uwa.edu.au