discussion on Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”)

**IMPORTANT: This is a sample plan only to demonstrate to students the detail that is expected of them. It is not to be taken or used by students. ‘The unsatisfactory aspects of the formal legal system have led to a demand for other ways of resolving disputes ’ ‘Understanding Business Law’ by Brenan Pentony et al. (2001). My short essay will be in favour of the above statement. To support my position, I will first identify and examine a number of aspects of our formal system which are unsatisfactory in cluding, the time delays and expensive costs which all act as barriers and discourage the average person from pursuing their legal claims. In the next part I will explore informal methods of resolution that are available, such as mediation and negotiation. In the final part I will analyse how effective these methods are in comparison to our formal system. I will then conclude with a summary of my arguments. The biggest challenge I have so far encountered is being able to evaluate which Internet sources are reliable and which are not and also how to correctly integrate and use them in my own discussion. To ensure my essay is completed by the due date, I aim to complete my research by Week 3 and have a first draft completed no later than Week 4. A final draft will be completed in Week 5. Week 6 has been dedicated to a final proofread and to ensuring that my referencing strictly adheres to the Deakin Harvard style of referencing . Word Count: 19 8 Prepared by the MLC101 Unit Team