Legal Practice

This module will help you identify the content and requirements of formal legal documents in the core practice areas, apply the principles of good drafting and editing and explain your own and others’ drafting.

This module aims to prepare you for work-based learning in a corporate or commercial department of a solicitors’ firm. 

This module aims to explain the nature of civil and criminal litigation. Use the legal knowledge, skills, procedures and behaviours appropriate to each client and each transaction matter. Learn how to identify the client's goals and alternative means of achieving those goals, and deal appropriately with client care. 

On completion of this module, you should be able to determine the content and requirements of solicitors’ accounts and basic book keeping. Learn how to evaluate the principles of accounting in relation to probate and property transactions.

On completion of this module you should have a general overview of the content, format and validity of wills, obtaining grants of representation and administration of an estate and should be familiar with the purpose and general structure of the relevant documents.

This module aims to evaluate the need for thorough investigation of all relevant factual and legal issues involved in a transaction or matter. Learn to undertake systematic, comprehensive and accurate legal research and present the results in a professional manner

On completion of this module you should be able to identify and act in accordance with the core duties of professional conduct and professional ethics which are relevant to the course and a solicitor’s practice.

On completion of this module you should be able to communicate effectively in writing. You should also be able to understand and choose the appropriate method of communication and apply the principles of good writing. 

Upon completion of this module, you should be able to understand the basic skills in the presentation of cases before courts and tribunals. You should also be able to formulate and present a coherent advocacy submission based upon facts, general principles and legal authority in a structured, concise and persuasive manner.

This module will explain, evaluate and apply common law and statutory rules on the creation and discharge of a range of commercial tenancies and leases. Including drafting commercial property agreements, remedies, and client goal planning procedures and advocacy.

During this module, you'll prepare to meet the requirements of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) Part 1. On functioning legal knowledge, legal research, and writing by reviewing key content, consolidating and reflecting on synoptic learning across the whole programme, and undertaking a range of formative assessments which mirror those likely to be undertaken in the SQE Part 1.

During this module, you'll prepare to meet the requirements of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) Part 2. On practical legal skills by reviewing key content, consolidating and reflecting on synoptic learning across the whole programme, and undertaking a range of formative assessments which mirror those likely to be undertaken in the SQE Part 2.

To plan and implement an independent research project which synthesises legal knowledge, critical reflection, and applies research skills and methods to produce a grounded evaluation of, and clear outcomes for, work-based practice.

Apply the principles and processes of critical reflection to work-based experiences and identify and evaluate the implications for practice-based skills, knowledge, and behaviours relative to the SRA’s Threshold Standard for solicitor competence.