Module Descriptors
MANAGEMENT AND THE LEGAL COMMUNITY
LAWS70783
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 7
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 290
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 25%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 75%
Module Details
Module Resources
Well stocked library
Computer facilities with internet access
Computer facilities with internet access
Module Texts
No set texts
Module Additional Assessment Details
- Preparation of a portfolio of current issues - (counting for 25%)
(Learning Outcomes 1, 3 and 5)
- An assignment on legal practice issues (counting for 75%)
(Learning Outcomes 2 to 7)
Learning outcomes 6 and 7 are primarily assessed at dissertation stage
Assessment Criteria
Fail
Exhibits some knowledge but little understanding; limited evidence of research or appropriate reading. Primarily descriptive and/or contains irrelevant material. Poor spelling or other grammatical errors.
Pass
Exhibits knowledge and a degree of understanding but contains little in the way of critical analysis. Some evidence of research or appropriate reading; lacking in structure but contains relevant material. Satisfactory referencing, citation and bibliography.
Merit
Illustrates good knowledge application and comprehension. Material wholly relevant to the question. Good presentational skills; well structured arguments. Evidence of depth and breadth of research as well as a degree of independent judgement. Demonstrates a clear ability to analyse, think critically and synthesise ideas.
Distinction
Illustrates extensive reading and research appropriate to the question. Illustrates a clear understanding of the interrelationship of concepts, ideas, theories and arguments; contains strong critical and analytical evaluation of material using a wide variety of sources. A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
(Learning Outcomes 1, 3 and 5)
- An assignment on legal practice issues (counting for 75%)
(Learning Outcomes 2 to 7)
Learning outcomes 6 and 7 are primarily assessed at dissertation stage
Assessment Criteria
Fail
Exhibits some knowledge but little understanding; limited evidence of research or appropriate reading. Primarily descriptive and/or contains irrelevant material. Poor spelling or other grammatical errors.
Pass
Exhibits knowledge and a degree of understanding but contains little in the way of critical analysis. Some evidence of research or appropriate reading; lacking in structure but contains relevant material. Satisfactory referencing, citation and bibliography.
Merit
Illustrates good knowledge application and comprehension. Material wholly relevant to the question. Good presentational skills; well structured arguments. Evidence of depth and breadth of research as well as a degree of independent judgement. Demonstrates a clear ability to analyse, think critically and synthesise ideas.
Distinction
Illustrates extensive reading and research appropriate to the question. Illustrates a clear understanding of the interrelationship of concepts, ideas, theories and arguments; contains strong critical and analytical evaluation of material using a wide variety of sources. A degree of originality. Excellently presented in terms of structure, style and referencing.
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 exercises (in particular a portfolio) aimed at improving academic and practical legal research skills and involving practical, conceptual and strategic issues.
Students have access to on line materials and tutor support but need to be disciplined in their approach to study
Students have access to on line materials and tutor support but need to be disciplined in their approach to study
Module Special Admissions Requirements
LPC, BVC or equivalent
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 through study of:
- 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.
- 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.