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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

0

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Non Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Mohammed Raza Javid

Version Number

2022.02

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Synopsis

On completion of this module, students will have gained competence in the Course Skills of Interviewing and Advising and Drafting.  Course Skills development is woven throughout all modules on the Master of Law & Practice course and delivery of the modules of Property Law and Practice (BML0018) and Business Law … For more content click the Read More button below. Students receive an introduction to each Course Skill at the commencement of the year in which the Skill is assessed; however, all additional Course Skills teaching and self directed study occurs within the two modules referred to above.

Learning Strategy

All teaching sessions promote full student engagement with the learning process through the use of a variety of delivery techniques.  Students analyse and discuss prepared problems and case studies.  The delivery is, primarily, transactional in nature and, as such, all students engage in the application of the subject to the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Throughout the whole of this module, emphasis will be placed on the need to develop legal skills. Students will develop the skills required to identify their clients’ goals, research and gather information to identify means of realising those goals and assist their clients to reach decisions as to the appropriate … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Understand the content and requirements of formal legal documents;
2.
Understand the principles of good drafting and editing;
3.
Understand the principles and techniques of interviewing and advising;
4.
Understand how to conduct an effective interview that elicits the relevant information, allows the client to explain any concerns, anticipates the client’s questions and has clear outcomes.
5.
In relation to the skill of drafting: Draft and amend basic documents that:- i. demonstrate an understanding of the relevant legal, factual and procedural issues; ii. meet all formal legal or other requirements; iii. demonstrate a considered choice, use and adaptation of templates or precedents; iv. are in prescribed or generally accepted form; v. use accurate, straightforward and modern language; vi. use correct spelling, grammar, syntax and punctuation; vii. are easy to follow, internally consistent and free of ambiguity; viii. use recitals, definitions and boilerplate correctly and appropriately; ix. have a clear, logical, consistent and appropriate structure, layout and use of numbering and schedules; Explain in clear and simple terms the meaning and effect of basic documents and the possible implications for the client; Review and edit their own and others’ drafting to identify and correct omissions, errors and unnecessary provisions. Explain in clear and simple terms the meaning and effect of basic documents and the possible implications for the client; Review and edit their own and others’ drafting to identify and correct omissions, errors and
6.
In relation to interviewing: Choose an appropriate way to obtain relevant information; Plan, prepare for and identify the objectives of an interview; Listen actively and use appropriate questioning techniques; Establish a professional relationship.
7.
In relation to advice and follow up: Advise the client taking into account the client’s objectives, priorities and constraints and addressing all relevant factual, practical and legal issues; Identify possible courses of action, the legal and non-legal consequences of a course of action (including the costs, benefits and risks) and assist the client in reaching a decision; Identify any further decisions to be made or steps to be taken and manage the client’s expectations including likely outcomes and timescales; Accurately record an interview, advice given orally, decisions made by the client and follow-up steps and, where appropriate, confirm instructions in each case in accordance with the outcomes for Writing; Identify the circumstances in which to take instructions or seek advice from a supervising solicitor.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Oral Assessment

Assessment Criteria

These are discrete assessments and students must pass all elements on a competent or no competent basis The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Guidelines and the MLP Assessment Strategy.  The guidelines and strategy provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework and examinations.

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