LAW-40100 - Module Specification
School of Law
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

LAW 40094 Termination of the employment relationship- unfair and wrongful dismissal

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

Available on a modular basis this module will appeal to HR professionals, recent graduates from different disciplines but also junior lawyers interested in developing expertise in this area of legal work.
This module provides a practical legal insight into the area of employment tribunal practice and procedure. Using an extended case study, analyse the progression of a case through the tribunal. Integrating practical legal drafting, negotiation and advocacy this module will allow you to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the law (both caselaw and statute) and procedure whilst developing practical legal skills.

To provide a practical legal insight into the area of employment tribunal practice and procedure. Using an extended case study, analyse the progression of a case through the tribunal. Integrating practical legal drafting, negotiation and advocacy this module allows students to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the law and procedure whilst developing practical legal skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Critically evaluate the procedure and legal requirements for the commencement of a claim in the Employment Tribunal: 1
Critique a draft claim, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the claim with a tactical approach to the litigation: 1
Critically analyse the alternative methods of dispute resolution and communicate them in a form accessible to a lay or professional client: 1
Outline the procedural stages in a disputed claim, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of a developing claim and communicate them in an appropriate form to a lay client.: 1
Critically evaluate the appropriate remedies in the event of a successful claim and calculate a schedule of loss and the likely quantum.: 1
Use established models of reflective practice such as Moon and Gibbs, reflect on their own personal and professional development: 2

Study hours

18 hours seminar contact
3 hours staff-student consultation: Q&A drop in sessions to discuss the assessment
109 hours independent preparation including pre-seminar reading and activities
170 hours independent research/writing = 300 hours total

School Rules

Some students with substantial experience from legal practice may access the module without LAW 40094 having been studied.

Description of Module Assessment