Professional Conduct

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This document only provides information for the academic year selected and does not form part of the student contract

School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

H (FHEQ Level 6)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2023-09-01

Module Leader:

Natalie Prowse

Version Number

2023.02

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Synopsis

This module is designed to provide you with a working knowledge of the importance of acting with integrity and honesty when practising as a lawyer as required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). A solicitor’s day to day professional conduct is set by a complex combination of bespoke conduct rules as well as general legislation which protects the data and finances of the public. You will learn about the importance of applying ethics and responsibility to inform your professional practice in law, and that breach of the SRA rules can result in serious professional and personal sanction for any practising lawyer.

Learning Strategy

The module is delivered through workshops. These sessions are used: To communicate an outline of the subject areas.To establish that students have an accurate grasp of the key facts and principles covered in class and have expanded upon in their reading.To allow information acquired in earlier sessions and reading to … For more content click the Read More button below. Before each session students will generally be required to read issued materials and independently research topics, and sometimes to prepare draft solutions to questions. Oral communication will be encouraged during the sessions.

The module is delivered through workshops. These sessions are used:

To communicate an outline of the subject areas.
To establish that students have an accurate grasp of the key facts and principles covered in class and have expanded upon in their reading.
To allow information acquired in earlier sessions and reading to be developed, applied and reviewed.
To allow students to participate and respond to questions from their tutor and peers.
To support students to practise applying the law and Accounting principles by advising various clients through both simple and more complex scenarios.
To enable students to attempt practical accounting exercises.

Before each session students will generally be required to read issued materials and independently research topics, and sometimes to prepare draft solutions to questions. Oral communication will be encouraged during the sessions.

Outline Syllabus

The ethics and professional conduct rules relating to legal practice and which ensure that regulated lawyers act with honesty and integrity.The SRA Accounts Rules as they apply to the management of client money and money belonging to an SRA authorised body such as a solicitor’s firm.The statutory regulation of financial … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the specialist legal principles of professional conduct and solicitors’ accounts.

Demonstrate an ability to select, evaluate, critically analyse and use a wide range of appropriate and novel primary and secondary legal materials, with accurate legal referencing.

Critically evaluate and apply the principles and rules of professional conduct and solicitors’ accounts to complex legal problems and scenarios.

Effectively communicate tailored solutions to problems, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms within the context of professional conduct and solicitors’ accounts.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Exam

Assessment 2: Exam

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Guidelines. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework and examinations.

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