The requirements of a valid contract
Breach of contract and remedies
Duty of care, breach and causation in negligence
Vicarious liability
Occupiers' liability
The contract of employment
Unfair dismissal and redundancy
Health and Safety legislation

Pre-action considerations
Funding of civil actions
Issuing proceedings and types of action
Statements of case
Case management
Interim applications
Termination without trial
Trial and enforcement
Costs

An EXAM length 2.5 HOURS weighted at 50%. An ORAL weighted at 50%.


Assessment 1: 50%
Part 1: students will deliver an oral presentation in response to a case study on an aspect of civil law.
Part 2: students will present a 2500 word more detailed written submission based on the case study used in the
oral presentation.(will assess outcomes 1 and 2)

Assessment 2 (final assessment): 50%
Exam (Civil Procedure) A 2.5 hour, unseen, in-class test (will assess outcomes 3 and 4)

Both assessments must achieve a pass mark of 40%.

Formative assessment: Class discussions and debates provide opportunities for both tutor and peer feedback. Students will gain detailed individual feedback on pieces of written homework, completed worksheets, and on their findings to research activities. Individual tutorials provide additional opportunities to offer guidance and constructive feedback, to support learners in achieving their full potential.

Whole group sessions: Class sessions will be delivered in 1.5 hour study periods twice per week over
30 weeks. Students will receive lectures on all topics to acquire basic knowledge and understanding.
Students will also be organised into small groups or pairs to work on a variety of problem solving
exercises and to propose possible solutions.
90 hours

Study Centre activities: students will be expected to work independently or in groups in the study centre to perform simple research tasks using the law library and/or online resources. These mainly involve finding cases but also researching reform proposals. They will be asked to report and compare their findings to the class in lecturer led feedback sessions.
20 hours

Independent study and reading: 190 hours

ESSENTIAL TEXT: Kelly, D. Hayward, R. Hammer, R. and Hendy, J. Business Law (2013, Routledge) ESSENTIAL TEXT: Sime, S. A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure (2014, 17th ed, OUP)
Turner, C. and Martin, J. Unlocking Contract Law (2010, 3rd ed, Hodder) Turner, C. Hodge, S. and Martin, J. Unlocking Tort Law (2010, 3rd ed, Hodder) Turner, C. Unlocking Employment Law (2012, Hodder)

Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law. ModuleStudy Guide.
Moodle materials. LexisNexis and Westlaw Infotrak, Keynote, KnowUK www.justice.gov.uk
www.justice.gov.uk/courts/procedure-rules/civil

CILEX Course Manual on Civil Litigation

1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRINCIPAL RULES GOVERNING LEGAL LIABILITY IN CONTRACT, TORT, EMPLOYMENT AND HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW
Knowledge and Understanding

2. APPLICATION OF PRINCIPLES TO CASE STUDY INVOLVINGPOSSIBLE CIVIL LIABILITY AND DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION OF THE LAW
Application

3. IDENTIFY AND EFFECTIVELY ADVISE ON THE MAIN RULES AND PROCEDURES IN CIVIL ACTIONS FOR DEBT AND PERSONAL INJURY IN THE COUNTY COURT AND HIGH COURT AND BE ABLE TO PROFESSIONALLY ADVISE A CLIENT
Communication

4. FIND AND DRAFT THE MAIN FORMS USED IN CIVIL LITIGATION; PREPARE AN APPLICATION TO THE COURT AND PRESENT THIS IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER. EVALUATE WHEN LITIGATION IS APPROPRIATE AND ADVISE ON THE ALTERNATIVES
Enquiry