LAW-40102 - 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

SQE1 preparation module LAW 30148

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24

This module develops competency in the following Legal Skills:
Advocacy
Interviewing
Attendance note taking/legal analysis
Case and matter analysis (including negotiation strategies)
Drafting
Research
Writing

in the following practice areas:
Criminal Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Property Practice
Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice
Business Law and Practice
together with, pervasively, Professionalism and Ethics, with the aim of developing the skills required for the second Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE2).
The module is developed for graduates starting out on their pre-qualification journey of professional legal education and focuses on developing technical and practical proficiency in the skills, in the context of specified practice areas, through innovative learning methods.

This module is designed to prepare students to successfully pass the Solicitors Qualifying Examination 2 set on behalf of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and mapped to the statement of competence of a solicitor.
It covers the mandated legal skills set within the appropriate areas of legal practice. It develops competency in the following Legal Skills:
Advocacy
Interviewing
Attendance note taking/legal analysis
Case and matter analysis (including negotiation strategies)
Drafting
Research
Writing

in the following practice areas:
Criminal Litigation
Dispute Resolution
Property Practice
Wills and Intestacy, Probate Administration and Practice
Business Law and Practice
together with, pervasively, Professionalism and Ethics, with the aim of developing the skills required for the second Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE2).

Intended Learning Outcomes

Obtain relevant facts from clients in an interview: 1
Analyse legal problems, identifying and summarising clearly issues relevant to stakeholders: 1
Undertake efficient and effective practical legal research: 1
Develop and advise clients or colleagues on relevant options, strategies and solutions for legal problems: 1
Draft documents which are legally effective and accurately reflect instructions: 1
Undertake effective spoken and written advocacy: 1
Identify and communicate potential negotiation solutions to clients¿ issues: 1
Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, with clients and colleagues: 1

Study hours

300 hours comprised of:
Reading/personal study on skill and revision of practice area contexts: 80 hours
Skills interactions: 200 hours
Assessment and preparation for assessment: 20 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment