This assignment, part of the Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice (RMIT), requires students to analyze and apply civil procedure within the Magistrates Court of Victoria. The task comprises three parts: acting as a paralegal for a plaintiff, a defendant, and providing information on mediation and arbitration. Students must draft court documents, including a Complaint, Affidavit of Service, Notice of Defence, and Counterclaim, adhering to relevant legislation, Court Rules, and Practice Notes. Additionally, they are to draft correspondence to clients and answer short-answer questions about alternative dispute resolution methods. The assignment assesses the student's ability to apply legal principles and procedures in a practical context, simulating tasks encountered in legal practice. Students are expected to justify their answers with legal sources and submit their work via Turnitin. The assignment emphasizes the importance of research, analysis, and the correct application of legal rules and procedures.