Civil Litigation

Syllabus

Civil Court structure; Preliminary considerations; Action prior to Proceedings; Commencing and Conducting the Claim; Statements of Case; Summary Judgment; Interim proceedings; Discovery; Preparing for Trial; proceedings at Trial; Forms of Judgment; Enforcement of Judgments; Costs

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the general juridictioin of the County Court and the High Court 2. Be able to explain how to progress an action for a claim for a specifed amount from inception to enforcement of Judgment in the High Court, County Court and the Small Claims Court

Assessment

A multiple choice test and a written assignment answering eight questions. Approximately 3000 words.

Entry Requirements

One of the Following:

Two GSCE's at Grade B or above

Four GCSE's at Grade C or D

A Level Law

BTEC 1st Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 2 or above)

ILEX Level 2 or Level 3 Qualifications

ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma

Other (Please specify)

Mature Student (A signed declaration will be required)