'I do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that I will faithfully try the defendant and give a true verdict according to the evidence.' These were the words that Benjamin heard as each jury member took their oath in the crowded court room. But how did he get there?
From the start of the solicitor’s involvement in a criminal case to its conclusion you will learn how to analyse, evaluate, and advise on criminal liability, evidence and procedure. You will learn how to effectively apply relevant principles and rules. You will assess facts and law relating to realistic criminal scenarios. This will enable you to form legally sound judgements. You will gain clarity and critical understanding of how the criminal lawyer can make a difference (or not) to those in society, who are at their lowest ebb.
Armed with knowledge and skills obtained, you will be in a great position to undertake the first step towards qualifying as an ethically grounded solicitor in England and Wales. That’s because this module provides the functioning legal knowledge you need to pass the criminal law and practice component of SQE1.
Workshops 32
Practical -Individual Presentation -Advocacy Applications -20 minutes + written submissions- Weighting 30%
Written -Extended writing- Case Analysis and Short essay- 3000 words- Weighting 70%
Reassessments methods- Like-for-like
On successfully completing the module, students will be able to:
1) Select, analyse, evaluate and apply relevant facts, core legal principles or rules to realistic client-based scenarios involving the criminal law.
2) Competently select, analyse, evaluate and apply core principles or rules that govern the practice and procedures of criminal litigation.
3) Make competent, critical judgements under conditions of uncertainty about complex legal problems involving the criminal law.
4) Evaluate and apply relevant ethical, legal, professional or regulatory standards or duties in the context of criminal litigation.
5) Compose and communicate legal information relating to criminal litigation to an acceptable professional standard.
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