Civil Litigation

1. Analyse a case in order to advise a client on the elements of any causes of action and the remedies available; 2. Analyse a case to identify the evidence available and further evidence which should be sought; and 3. Appreciate and advise your client on the costs, benefits and risks of pursuing litigation.

1. understand and explain the use of CPR 36 to encourage settlement and the procedural and tactical considerations involved; 2. apply the rules under CPR 36 to a Part 36 offer made by a claimant or defendant; 3. consider the structure and content of a consent order; 4. understand and apply both the procedural and tactical steps to be taken by both parties before trial; 5. apply the CPR rules relating to costs once judgment has been given; and 6. appreciate the effect litigation may have on

1. appreciate the procedural requirements and documentation required for an interim application and hearing; 2. understand the nature of summary judgment and its role in civil proceedings, and apply the test for summary judgment to a given set of facts; 3. understand and be able to apply for an appropriate interim costs order depending on the outcome of the hearing of an interim application; 4. formulate oral submissions on behalf of your client at a summary judgment hearing, making use of