Overview
Students will learn about the civil justice system and how to conduct civil litigation within it. In that context pre-trial procedural rules governing use of the civil justice system will be studied along with roles of lawyers and their ethical implications.
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Aims
This topic aims to:
- Enable students to develop their knowledge of procedural principles and pre-trial steps in the conduct of civil litigation
- Encourage students to think about the role and functioning of the civil justice system
- Develop student understanding of the roles of lawyers within the civil justice system along with the ethical implications of those roles
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Apply advanced knowledge of the more complex aspects of civil dispute resolution as required for admission to practise law
2.
Solve novel problems and evaluate complex issues through the contextual and sophisticated application of principles of advanced dispute resolution
3.
Persuade effectively through professional written communication
4.
Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
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Requisites information
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