Course Skills 2 (MLP) - BHL0074

Assessment 1: Other

Activities providing opportunities for formative assessment will generally be integrated into the teaching and learning process and apply to all components of summative assessment.  The nature of the formative assessment tasks used will be at the discretion of the tutor, to include for example, workshop exercises, quizzes, group discussions. 

Other

Assessment 2: Oral Assessment

The Course Skill of Interviewing and Advising is orally assessed on a Pass/Fail basis and recorded.

Oral Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

The Course Skill of Drafting will be assessed in the context of Business Law and Practice on a Pass/Fail basis.  The assessment will comprise instructions to draft a document or documents to achieve objectives set out in the instructions and accompanying exercise, with a 1500 word limit. 

Written assignment

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 &amp; Practice course and delivery of the modules of Property Law and Practice (BML0018) and Business Law and Practice (BML0019) will enhance skills in letter writing, drafting, researching, interviewing and advising and advocacy.
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.

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BHL0074 - Course Skills 2 (MLP)

Course Skills 2 (MLP)

Understand the principles and techniques of interviewing and advising;

Understand the principles of good drafting and editing;

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. 



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.

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 



Understand the content and requirements of formal legal documents;

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.
