Postgraduate Course: Civil Court Practice (LAWS11195)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
To develop skills in relation to the conduct, funding, and resolution of civil litigation.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 2 x 12 sides / 16 sides / Double Desks | Double Desks, Open Book | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | 2 x 12 sides / 16 sides / Double Desks | Fixed date Weds 21 April 2010 9.30am. Double Desks, Open Book | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 2 x 12 sides / 16 sides / Double Desks | Double Desks, Open Book | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 3:00 | 2 x 12 sides / 16 sides / Double Desks | Double Desks, Open Book |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
(i) interview and advise clients in relation to straightforward or relatively straightforward civil disputes;
(ii) take basic precognitions;
(iii) draft basic pleadings;
(iv) demonstrate a practical working knowledge of the rules of civil procedure in the sheriff court;
(v) explain and discuss the different ways in which civil litigation may be funded;
(vi) explain and discuss what is involved in the concept of judicial expenses, and taxations;
(vii) explain and discuss how actions are settled, including the role played by negotiation;
(viii) conduct a basic negotiation; and
(ix) explain and discuss the rules of professional ethics and conduct applicable to civil litigation, and dispute resolution.
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Assessment Information
Exam 80%
Class work 20%
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mrs Elaine Tyre
Tel: (0131 6)50 6301
Email: E.Tyre@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Margaret Stewart
Tel: (0131 6)50 2004
Email: margaret.stewart@ed.ac.uk |
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