Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Advanced Civil Litigation | |||
| Reference | LLM648 | Version | 2 |
| Created | August 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | March 2013 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop professional skills including interview and civil advocacy skills and a detailed practical knowledge of civil court procedure | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Take a precognition, identify the issues and advise the client in a civil court action |
| 2 | Draft a writ, adjustments, Rule 22 note and Record. |
| 3 | Prepare and conduct a debate |
| 4 | Prepare a specificaton of documents and amend pleadings |
| 5 | Prepare and conduct a proof |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Procedure in a Sheriff Court ordinary action, interview skills, precognitions, drafting skills, competency, relevancy and specification, Rule 22 notes, advocacy skills, debates, amendments and motions, specification of documents, preparing and conducting a proof. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Seminars, problem solving, drafting, portfolio building, role play |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 34 | 34 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 116 | 116 |
| 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: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Written coursework exercises and role play elements | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 0% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | Class participation | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by way of a single assessment component weighted at 100%. Additionally there is a participation requirement which is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Relative to the participation requirement each student is normally required to pass such on-campus activities as identified in the module. Non-submission or non-completion of the competencies will result in an NS grade. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A:Pass |
| B | B:Pass |
| C | C:Pass |
| D | D:Pass |
| E | E:Pass |
| F | F:Pass |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to SCQF 11 entry requirement or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| ADDITIONAL NOTES |
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| In addition to the texts in the indicative bibliography, the student will be required to ourchase the course materials. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greens sheriff court and sheriff appeal court rules 2016-17. Edinburgh: W. Green. |
| 2 | HENNESSY, C., 2014. Civil procedure and practice. 4th ed. Edinburgh: W. Green. |