Advanced Dispute Resolution - LAW00111M

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Module summary

The aim of this module is to enable students to develop further their functioning legal knowledge, and professional skills in the context of dispute resolution. Building on the functioning legal knowledge developed in the SQE1 modules, students will develop further their knowledge and skills in the context of client-focused scenarios, using practitioner know-how - including legal documentation, and rules on procedure and evidence - to advise on legal and procedural issues, progress matters, and resolve disputes. The latter will include consideration of alternative dispute resolution processes. The knowledge, skills and professionalism gained from the module align with competencies required in professional legal practice at this level.

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Semester 2 2025-26

Module aims

The aim of this module is to enable students to develop further their functioning legal knowledge, and professional skills in the field of dispute resolution, building on their initial learning in the SQE1 Functioning Legal Knowledge modules. Students will develop knowledge and skills in the context of client-focused scenarios, using practitioner know-how including legal documentation, and rules on procedure and evidence - to advise on legal and procedural issues, progress matters, and resolve disputes. The latter will include consideration of alternative dispute resolution procedures.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of this module, students should be able to, in the context of civil disputes:

• demonstrate a systematic functioning knowledge of the law, processes and procedures applicable to dispute resolution
• analyse client instructions, supporting legal and factual documentation, and evidence, to identify legal, commercial, procedural, practical and evidential issues
• research, using practitioner know-how sources, to identify relevant law and procedure
• critically apply relevant legal principles and procedural rules to solve client problems and develop resolution strategies aligned with client interests
• explain the processes and procedural steps required to progress civil matters
• evaluate the benefits of a range of alternative dispute resolution procedures
• demonstrate the application of a range of written and oral professional legal skills, in advising clients, communicating with other professionals, and presenting a client's case
• work independently and collaboratively on a range of specified tasks

Module content

The module will involve advising on, progressing, and seeking to resolve two separate civil matters, each founded on a different basis of claim, e.g., commercial dispute, personal injury claim.

Indicative assessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	100

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information

The client advice to be submitted for assessment may include one or more related legal documents or extracts thereof which a student may be required to prepare or amend as part of the assessment.

Indicative reassessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	100

Module feedback

Students will receive regular feedback from their tutor in workshops, including on any outputs created in the context of the simulated client transactions on which they will work during the module. Individual feedback on the assessed client advice submitted for the final assessment will be provided in the summer semester period.

Indicative reading

Students will have access to Westlaw's Practical Law, a source of practitioner know-how, which includes precedent documentation and access to the Civil Procedure Rules.

Due to the professional nature of the module, there will be no set reading: students will be expected to use research skills to identify relevant primary and secondary sources, including practitioner know-how and precedents.