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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Advocacy And Mooting Skills
Reference LL3360 Version 1
Created January 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 9
Approved June 2018 SCQF Points 15
Amended September 2021 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
To develop skills in relation to the preparation and delivery of written and oral legal arguments in a forensic setting.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Apply legal knowledge to, and formulate legal arguments in respect of, problem scenarios using appropriate legal authority.
2 Demonstrate understanding of forensic rhetoric.
3 Prepare written and oral legal arguments in the appropriate forms.
4 Present a persuasive oral argument in a courtroom or tribunal setting.

Indicative Module Content
Advocacy skills, courtroom decorum, the importance of rhetoric, drafting written submissions, presenting oral arguments in an appellate or Tribunal setting

Module Delivery
This is a lecture and seminar based module. Lectures provide core module content. Seminars develop associated higher level skills through practical workshop sessions and student centred learning.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 36 36
Non-Contact Hours 114 114
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 150
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 30% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: Written coursework worth 30% of the overall module grade
Component 2
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 60% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Presentation of legal argument in a court or tribunal setting worth 60% of the overall module grade
Component 3
Type: Coursework Weighting: 10% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: Preparation of a reflective report on the development of one's advocacy skills throughout the duration of the course.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 2 (major – 60%) Component 1 (minor - 30%) Component 3 (minor - 10%). An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C2 at A, C1 and C3 at A or B
B C2 at A, C1 and C3 at C or D C2 at B and C1 and C3 at A, B or C C2 at C, C1 and C3 at A.
C C2 at A, C1 and C3 at E C2 at B, C1 and C3 at D or E C2 at C, C1 and C3 at B, C or D C2 at D, C1 and C3 at A or B C2 at E, C1 and C3 at B or C
D C2 at C, C1 and C3 at E, C2 at D, C1 and C3 at D or E C2 at E, C1 and C3 at C or D
E C2 at A, B, C or D, C1 and C3 at F C2 at E, C1 and C3 at D, E or F C2 at F, C1 and C3 at A, B, C or D
F C2 at F, C1 and C3 at E or F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 COCKCROFT, R., et al., 2014. Persuading people: an introduction to rhetoric. 3rd ed. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
2 HALBERT, D. and WHITAKER, H., 2016. Advocacy and public speaking. Chester: University of Chester Press.
3 HYAMS, R. et al., 2014. Practical legal skills. 4th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
4 McCANN, B. and CONWAY, R., 2015. The civil advocacy skills book. Edinburgh: ConCann Productions Ltd.
5 POPE, D. and HILL, D., 2015. Mooting and advocacy skills. 3rd ed. London: Sweet and Maxwell.
6 WELL, J. et al., 2017. Lawyers' skills. 21st ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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