2. Civil Litigation
Introduction, Initial Considerations and Funding
Pre-Action Planning
Statements of Case (Including Defence)
Allocation and Case Management
Disclosure
Evidence
Settlement and Trial
Enforcement
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Problem_solving |
The subject is predicated on students solving client problems and identifying the correct practical and legal steps in litigation. They will be expected to choose between different approaches, different forms of dispute resolution and be faced with having to choose between alternative solutions. |
Research skills |
All sessions require independent legal research; the ability to use Library resources, electronic precedents and locate and act on the correct material will be developed in SGS |
Communication |
Students will act in groups and be expected to communicate to the session as a whole. Oral communication skills will be mainly developed in the SGS and in Lectures (LGS) where questions and answers will be encouraged as the sessions will be interactive. The main area will be video assessed exercises in Advocacy. Written communication skills are developed in drafting exercises. |
Improving own Learning and Performance |
Students will learn in an interactive environment and be expected to develop their understanding and skills in independent learning.. The module demands reading, preparation for LGS and SGS, relevant research and reflection on the problems and case studies. |
Team work |
All SGS are tutor facilitated with students working in groups of two, three or four. Future solicitors are required to demonstrate team work and this skill is developed by the format of the seminars (SGS). |
Information Technology |
Modern legal work relies on electronic sources and drafting. Students will be expected to use case precedents electronically.
All materials will be placed on the Blackboard site
Most of the legal research will require use of the electronic or online legal documents and cases
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Application of Number |
Students are expected to be numerate and will have to understand and explain the way in which cases are charged, ledgers are kept and counsel paid. |
Personal Development and Career planning |
The subject area of Litigation is required for their future career as are the practice of the pervasive subject skills below which are embedded in the teaching. |
Subject Specific Skills |
Advocacy/ Writing/drafting/
Practical legal research.
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