Course description
Overview
This practical course will give delegates a detailed knowledge of the key rules and procedures needed to run civil litigation cases effectively.
It includes a review of recent decisions illustrating the court’s interpretation and application of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).
Who is this for?
This course will benefit trainee solicitors, newly qualified solicitors and legal executives in or moving into litigation departments or teams.
This course will also serve as a useful overview and refresher for those already practising in, or returning to, this field. And finally to non-lawyers such as contract managers, HR staff and personnel involced in dispute resolution.
What will you learn?
Topics covered in this course include:
- The CPR and the Overriding Objective
- Pre Action Steps: Pre Action Protocols, Considerations and Investigations
- ADR
- Part 36 Offers
- Issue and Service of Proceedings
- Case Management: Track Allocation and Directions
- Interim Applications
- Evidence: Disclosure, Witness Statements and Expert Evidence
- Trial Preparation
- Costs
PSC Elective
This course may be undertaken as a PSC elective, although it may also be attended by non-trainees.
SRA competencies
A, B, C and D
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Civil Litigation Skills: ADR and Mediation - The Way Forward!
Commercial Remedies for Breach of Contract & Tort Claims
10 Essential Skills for Litigators
Effective Negotiating Skills for Litigators
Litigation Costs - A Comprehensive Overview
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course will be of benefit to newly qualified and trainee solicitors. It will also serve as a useful overview and refresher for those already practising in, or returning to, this field.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Topics covered on this course will include:
- The CPR and the Overriding Objectve
- Pre Action Steps: Pre Action Protocols, Considerations and Investigations
- ADR
- Issue and Service of Proceedings
- Case Management: Track Allocation and Directions
- Evidence: Disclosure, Witness Statements and Expert Evidence
- Part 36 Offers
- Trial Preparation and Trials
- Costs
Course delivery details
- Location Name: Online Live
- Learning Mode: Blended