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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Advocacy And Mooting Skills
Reference LL4360 Version 1
Created April 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 10
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
None.

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 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 114 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL 150 N/A
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: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Description: 100% coursework comprised of a practical assessment and accompanying written reflection.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Component 1 comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade or above is required.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F 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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