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L7 Civil Litigation – Single Unit
Through case studies and scenarios you’ll carefully examine and analyse the civil litigation procedure.
Single units can be taken at any time
Through case studies and scenarios you’ll carefully examine and analyse the civil litigation procedure. You’ll learn the practical skills required to assist and advise clients on Civil Court Proceedings. You’ll be able to apply Civil Procedure Rules to all aspects of the procedure and identify certain areas of procedure where the case may not follow the normal track.
- Pre-action procedure:
- Pre-action considerations
- Pre-action steps
- Evidence
- Commencing proceedings
- Commencing a Claim
- From issue of a claim to trial
- Preparation for the hearing
- Forms of Judgment
- Enforcement of Judgments;
- Costs
Learning Outcomes
- Assess and evaluate Civil Litigation procedure.
- Critically evaluate pre-action procedure, considerations and steps to take prior to going to Court
- Critically evaluate the process of how to commence a claim in Court
- Critically evaluate the process of Civil Court proceedings in relation to a claim
- Draft and evaluate the different statements of case for a given scenario
What's included
- All course material
- Assignment and test marking
- Full tutorial support
- Certificate on completion
Entry requirements
One of the following is required or equivalent – if unsure, please contact us or phone 0203 745 5513
UK Graduates require either an LL.B, BA LAW or CPE/GDL which has successfully been completed within the last 7 years. However, if a degree has been attained prior to this, then consideration may be given subject to the applicant’s level of experience since attaining their degree. Please contact NALP to discuss eligibility.
Graduates who have gained their LLB outside of the UK should have studied The English Legal System as part of their undergraduate course and provide evidence of this on applying for the the Level 7 Diploma in Paralegal Practice.
If you are a non UK law Graduate and have NOT studied the English Legal System, you have the option of studying Part 1 of the Level 4 Diploma in Paralegal Studies: General Principals of Law before commencing this course. NB you also require evidence of English Language proficiency at IELTS Level 6 or equivalent
Assessment
Assessment is continuous by assignment. Assignments can be requested when the learner is ready, and once requested and sent, the Learner will have a 4 week period in which to complete the assignment and return by the due date.
Assignments are marked and graded either with a pass (45 – 64%), merit (65 – 79%) and distinction (80-100%).
Tutors are on hand to answer any queries that the learner may have and give unlimited help and guidance if there is anything that the learner may not fully understand with regard to the material.
Compulsory units
Description
Through case studies and scenarios you’ll carefully examine and analyse the civil litigation procedure. You’ll learn the practical skills required to assist and advise clients on Civil Court Proceedings. You’ll be able to apply Civil Procedure Rules to all aspects of the procedure and identify certain areas of procedure where the case may not follow the normal track.
Pre-action procedure:
Pre-action considerations
Pre-action steps
Evidence
Commencing proceedings
Commencing a Claim
From issue of a claim to trial
Preparation for the hearing
Forms of Judgment
Enforcement of Judgments;
Costs
Learning Outcomes
Assess and evaluate Civil Litigation procedure.
Critically evaluate pre-action procedure, considerations and steps to take prior to going to Court
Critically evaluate the process of how to commence a claim in Court
Critically evaluate the process of Civil Court proceedings in relation to a claim
Draft and evaluate the different statements of case for a given scenario
Qualification
This is a single unit course, no qualification
Compulsory units
- Civil Litigation
Study type
Distance learning