LAW-20060 - Module Specification School of Law Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
For academic year: 2020/21 Last Updated: 25 February 2021
LAW-20060 - Civil Litigation
Coordinator: Catherine Edwards Tel: +44 1782 7 34175
School Office: 01782 733218
Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21
Available as a Free Standing Elective
Co-requisites
None
Prerequisites
None
Barred Combinations
None
Description for 2020/21
This module gives an insight into the practice of civil litigation and the operation of the Civil Procedure Rules. It will enable students to draft basic documentation in civil proceedings and advise on costs and alternative methods of dispute resolution. Students will acquire a foundational level of understanding of key stages in civil claims and defences to equip them to understand how this practice operates in a law firm as either a paralegal, solicitor or member of CILEx. Aspiring barristers may find the module provides an insight into litigation before they pursue further study at postgraduate level.
To provide a practical understanding of the legal process and documentation involved in the litigation process. To provide an insight into alternative methods of dispute resolution. This will incorporate various legal skills and professional conduct which are essential for work in this area at a junior level in a law firm. Students have indicated this is an area of interest to them, as have employers. Students who undertake this type of practice based activity are generally considered to develop their analytical skills by the application of the law and attain higher grades as a result of experiencing an alternative way of analysing the law.It is also an area specifically identified as part of the reform of the route to qualification as a solicitor. The Solicitors Regulation Authority has made it clear an understanding of this area is essential for those aspiring to become solicitors.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Give examples of alternative methods of dispute resolution; their advantages and disadvantages: 1Critically analyse a claim: 1,2Critically analyse a defence to a claim: 2Evaluate the process by which a claim and a defence are progressed and advise on the tactical considerations throughout: 2Analyse the factors influencing active case management and draft appropriate documentation: 2Give examples of the evidence required to progress a claim successfully: 2Advise on costs implications at commencement and during a claim and or defence of a claim either in writing or orally: 2Identify and evaluate the professional conduct issues which may arise and act appropriately to maintain professional conduct standards: 1
Study hours
Introductory lecture 1 x 2 hourssynchronous delivery of targeted online class in Learning Units 9 x 1 hour18 hours (9 x 2 hour workshops)Revision Lecture 1 x 2 hoursSelf study hours will be spent on working through the learning units and podcasts, preparation for the drafting of documentation or advice to be used in the workshops and revision.
School Rules
None
Description of Module Assessment