Module Descriptors
MANAGEMENT AND THE LEGAL COMMUNITY (FOUNDATION)
LAWS70730
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 7
0 credits
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Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 15
Independent Study Hours: 135
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ATTENDANCE weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module aims to facilitate an understanding of the way in which practice management issues impinge on the legal community and in particular to introduce and appraise the importance of quality issues in legal practice to assist in identification of a topic for dissertation stage. The module will address:

- Pressing current issues
- Quality Assurance and Accreditation
- Marketing and client care
- Professional requirements and training
- IT Strategies
- Funding and costs
- Managing the Workforce
- Association with others
- Financial Planning and Management
- Where next?
Module Additional Assessment Details
No assessment required. A certificate of attendance will be provided for students attending at least 70% of the lectures.
Module Learning Strategies
This module is strongly student centred. Delivery is by way of 10 lectures and/or workshops involving issues of substantive and procedural law, management issues and associated skills. In addition, students undertake research and reflection aimed at improving academic and practical legal research skills and involving practical, conceptual and strategic issues.

Students have access to online materials and tutor support but need to be disciplined in their approach to study.
Module Texts
No set texts
Module Resources
Well stocked library
Computer facilities with internet access
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must have LPC, BVC or equivalent or be undertaking LPC at Staffordshire University