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Course Description
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Course Name
Legal Skills
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Host University
Queen Mary, University of London
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Location
London, England
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Area of Study
Ethics, Legal Studies
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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UK Credits
15 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This dynamic course will provide students with an opportunity to learn about some of the key legal skills which are used in practice to become a successful, ethical lawyer and professional. It will help students understand the theory behind these skills within the classroom and participate in practical workshops and activities where they will use and develop certain skills. There will be also be three practical activities where the students will see legal skills in practice and have an opportunity to reflect on the skills presented. Some of these skills include; client interviewing, drafting, case file management, principles of privacy and confidentiality, the ethics of lawyering, team work, advocacy, presentation and facilitation skills, researching the law, legal design, reflection and being a life-long learner.
This module aims to:
• Provide students with a unique understanding and experience of the skills needed to be a lawyer and work in the legal profession.
• Offer an overview of the theories behind the various skills linking them to professional ethics.
• Explore the inter-related nature of these skills and what it means to be a life-long learner within the requirements of professional legal ethics.
• Give students an opportunity to develop various 'practice-based' skills which are regularly used in a professional environment.
Course content is subject to change.