Dispute Resolution (M3062)
Dispute Resolution
Module M3062
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Disputes happen everywhere, and there are many ways to resolve them. Through a mix of lectures, seminars, and practical exercises, this module gives you full insight into the law and practice of dispute resolution. You will learn:
• How to communicate and advise your clients on how to resolve their disputes.
• The key features of litigation, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and how they can be used to resolve disputes in a variety of areas of law and life (including but not limited to commercial, civil, family).
• How to identify and apply relevant Civil Procedure Rules and Practice Directions that dictate the procedure for civil litigation.
You will also strengthen your negotiation skills, and legal writing skills.
Module learning outcomes
Critically understand how to advise and represent a client who is a party to a commercial, civil, or family dispute.
Understand the key features of litigation, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, collaborate law.
Deploy transferable decision-making and problem-solving skills necessary for employment.
Identify and apply Civil Procedure Rules provisions.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222022222 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010010101 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Maria Moscati
Convenor
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