Self-advocates in civil legal disputes: how personal and other factors influence the handling of their cases
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Article Title | Self-advocates in civil legal disputes: how personal and other factors influence the handling of their cases |
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ERA Journal ID | 33616 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Robertson, Michael (Author) and Giddings, Jeff (Author) |
Journal Title | Melbourne University Law Review |
Journal Citation | 38 (1), pp. 119-150 |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Year | 2014 |
Publisher | Melbourne University Press |
Place of Publication | Melbourne, Australia |
ISSN | 0025-8938 |
Web Address (URL) | http://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=545527316132187;res=IELHSS |
Abstract | This article examines how some self-advocates handle their own civil legal disputes in circumstances where legal representation is not available. A combination of influences helps explain why some users of a specialised dispute resolution process were more likely to be effective and successful in their self-advocacy endeavours. Most importantly, the more effective users displayed positive attitudes, motivation and self-belief. They also demonstrated abilities in organisation, research and preparation. These attributes appeared to position them strongly to engage with and effectively manage the legal matters at hand. By contrast, other users in the same study were negatively disposed towards the challenges they faced. They lacked confidence and avoided seeking advice, conducting research, or preparing for their hearing. |
Keywords | civil case; representation; self advocacy |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 480502. Civil procedure |
480410. Legal theory, jurisprudence and legal interpretation | |
480501. Access to justice | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Law and Justice |
Griffith University | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2w93/self-advocates-in-civil-legal-disputes-how-personal-and-other-factors-influence-the-handling-of-their-cases
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