Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution

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Where will your degree take you?

Successful completion of the Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution will allow you to gain accreditation as a Mediator through the National Mediations Standards Board (NMAS) and an FDR practitioner with the Federal Attorney General's Department.

Graduates of the course will be equipped to apply to the relevant accreditation bodies for accreditation. This is a process managed by individual graduates.

Graduates of the Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution can work as Mediator or a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner.

The family law systems prioritise approaches to dispute resolution that avoid litigation. Parties to family law disputes must now demonstrate that they have taken genuine steps to resolve matters between them before they are able to file proceeding in a family court.

Mediator

A mediator helps people manage and resolve disputes and conflict. Mediators facilitate a structured process to enable the parties to communicate appropriately and reach consensual outcomes.

FDR Practitioner

A Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) is a specialist dispute resolution person who helps parents who have separated to manage and resolve disputes and conflict about parenting and property matters.

FDRP Mediators facilitate a structured process to enable the parties to communicate appropriately and reach consensual outcomes. Accredited FDRPs can have the authority to issue relevant certificates under the Family Law Act.

Professional accreditation

National Mediation Standards Board
Attorney General’s Office

Bond’s Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution satisfies the requirements for accreditation through the National Mediation Accreditation System (NMAS) as well as the requirements for registering as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) with the Federal Attorney General's Department.

Program learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge, skills and abilities that will be achieved on completion of the program. These outcomes will help you determine whether this program aligns with your professional pathway, career and learning goals.

View Master of Laws in Family Dispute Resolution learning outcomes
- Demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills and values required for the practice of mediation and Family Dispute Resolution.
- Demonstrate professionalism while working with clients and colleagues in the field, such as other Family Dispute Resolution Practitioners, practising lawyers, government officers and critically reflect upon professional experiences.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of contemporary Family Dispute Resolution practice including the importance of personal resilience, self-care and wellbeing.
- Demonstrate high level legal reasoning, research, and communication skills to plan and execute substantial research-based projects within the context of family dispute resolution.

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