Critically analyse, interpret and evaluate information;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ intellectual skills are developed generally through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, workshops, advocacy and negotiation exercises, mock trials, role play, independent preparation for tutorials and practical exercises, problem solving scenarios, trainee presentations, trainee and tutor-led discussions. Further opportunities for the development of intellectual skills are offered by oral and written feedback to individual trainees on written work, draft legal documents and oral presentation, one-to-one reviews of recorded advocacy exercises, the opportunity to participate in national and/or international mooting, negotiation, mediation and by clinical placement.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed through written examinations, course work, practical exercises, assessed exercises, assessment of advocacy and skills based exercises, assessment of trainees’ peer evaluations and clinical placement report.

Show sound judgement based on accurate and informed research distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant factual and legal information;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ intellectual skills are developed generally through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, workshops, advocacy and skills based exercises, mock trials, role play, independent preparation for tutorials and practical exercises, problem solving scenarios, trainee presentations, trainee and tutor-led discussions. Further opportunities for the development of intellectual skills are offered by oral and written feedback to individual trainees on written work, draft legal documents and oral presentation, one-to-one reviews of recorded advocacy exercises, the opportunity to participate in national and/or international mooting, negotiation and mediation competitions and by clinical placements.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed through written examinations, coursework, practical exercises, assessed exercises, assessment of advocacy and skills based exercises, assessment of trainees’ peer evaluations and clinical placement report.

Apply appropriate and self-acquired legal knowledge to practical legal problems;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ intellectual skills are developed generally through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, advocacy and skills based exercises, mock trials, role play, independent preparation for tutorials and practical exercises, problem solving scenarios, trainee presentations, trainee and tutor-led discussions. Further opportunities for the development of intellectual skills are offered by oral and written feedback to individual trainees on written work, draft legal documents and oral presentation, one-to-one reviews of recorded advocacy exercises, the opportunity to participate in national and/or international mooting, negotiation and mediation competitions and by clinical placements.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed through written examinations, course work, practical exercises, assessed exercises, assessment of advocacy and skills based exercises, assessment of trainees’ peer evaluations and clinical placement report.

Utilise current relevant methodologies and techniques appropriate to advocates acting in a number of different courts and tribunals;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ intellectual skills are developed generally through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, advocacy and skills based exercises, mock trials, role play, independent preparation for tutorials and practical exercises, problem solving scenarios, trainee presentations, trainee and tutor-led discussions. Further opportunities for the development of intellectual skills are offered by oral and written feedback to individual trainees on written work, draft legal documents and oral presentation, one-to-one reviews of recorded advocacy exercises, the opportunity to participate in national and/or international mooting, negotiation and mediation competitions and by clinical placements.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed through written examinations, course work, practical exercises, assessed exercises, assessment of advocacy and skills based exercises, assessment of trainees’ peer evaluations and clinical placement reports.

Analyse cases in criminal and civil litigation in an informed and focused manner and develop appropriate strategies to handle the material issues identified;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ intellectual skills are developed generally through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, workshops, advocacy and skills based exercises, mock trials, role play, independent preparation for tutorials and practical exercises, problem solving scenarios, trainee presentations, trainee and tutor-led discussions. Further opportunities for the development of intellectual skills are offered by oral and written feedback to individual trainees on written work, draft legal documents and oral presentation, one-to-one reviews of recorded advocacy exercises, the opportunity to participate in national and/or international mooting, negotiation and mediation competitions and by clinical placement.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed through written examinations, course work, practical exercises, assessed exercises, assessment of advocacy and skills based exercises, assessment of trainees’ peer evaluations and clinical placement report.

Evaluate and critique a variety of opposing jurisprudential methodologies;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ intellectual skills are developed generally through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, workshops, advocacy and skills based exercises, mock trials, role play, independent preparation for tutorials and practical exercises, problem solving scenarios, trainee presentations, trainee and tutor-led discussions. Further opportunities for the development of intellectual skills are offered by oral and written feedback to individual trainees on written work, draft legal documents and oral presentation, one-to-one reviews of recorded advocacy exercises, the opportunity to participate in national and/or international mooting, negotiation and mediation competitions and by clinical placement.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed through written examinations, course work, practical exercises, assessed exercises, assessment of advocacy and skills based exercises, assessment of trainees’ peer evaluations and clinical placement report.

Comprehend and critically evaluate the documents commonly encountered in the areas of practice studied and make appropriate modifications to tailor documents to deal with specific fact situations;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ intellectual skills are developed generally through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, workshops, advocacy and skills based exercises, mock trials, role play, independent preparation for tutorials and practical exercises, problem solving scenarios, trainee presentations, trainee and tutor-led discussions. Further opportunities for the development of intellectual skills are offered by oral and written feedback to individual trainees on written work, draft legal documents and oral presentation, one-to-one reviews of recorded advocacy exercises, the opportunity to participate in national and/or international mooting, negotiation and mediation competitions and by clinical placements.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed through written examinations, course work, practical exercises, assessed exercises, assessment of advocacy and skills based exercises, assessment of trainees’ peer evaluations and clinical placement report.

Communicate in a coherent and relevant manner which Identifies and fulfils clients’ legitimate needs and expectations.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ intellectual skills are developed generally through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, workshops, advocacy and skills based exercises, mock trials, role play, independent preparation for tutorials and practical exercises, problem solving scenarios, trainee presentations, trainee and tutor-led discussions. Further opportunities for the development of intellectual skills are offered by oral and written feedback to individual trainees on written work, draft legal documents and oral presentation, one-to-one reviews of recorded advocacy exercises, the opportunity to participate in national and/or international mooting, negotiation and mediation competitions and by clinical placement.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed through written examinations, course work, practical exercises, assessed exercises, assessment of advocacy and skills based exercises, assessment of trainees’ peer evaluations and clinical placement reports.

Utilize appropriate and constructive self and peer appraisal methodologies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ intellectual skills are developed generally through a combination of lectures, practical exercises, workshops, advocacy and skills based exercises, mock trials, role play, independent preparation for tutorials and practical exercises, problem solving scenarios, trainee presentations, trainee and tutor-led discussions. Further opportunities for the development of intellectual skills are offered by oral and written feedback to individual trainees on written work, draft legal documents and oral presentation, one-to-one reviews of recorded advocacy exercises, the opportunity to participate in national and/or international mooting, client counselling, negotiation and mediation competitions and by clinical placement.

Methods of Assessment

These skills are assessed through written examinations, course work, practical exercises, assessed exercises, assessment of advocacy and skills based exercises, assessment of trainees’ peer evaluations and clinical placement report.

A critical awareness and systematic understanding of the law and procedures involved in the main areas of practice encountered in this jurisdiction;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ acquisition of knowledge in these areas is achieved through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical exercises, mock trials, role play, structured visits to the courts and various other legal agencies, independent study and preparation, and through ongoing contact with legal practitioners.

Methods of Assessment

Trainees’ knowledge and understanding are assessed through written examinations, practical exercises, assessed exercises and class tests.

A full appreciation of the structure of and methodologies applied in the various Courts and Tribunals in Northern Ireland;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ acquisition of knowledge in these areas is achieved as part of the Civil Litigation, Criminal Litigation and Public Law and Tribunal modules and throughout the course through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical exercises, mock trials, role play, structured visits to the courts and various other legal agencies, independent study and preparation, and through ongoing contact with legal practitioners.

Methods of Assessment

Trainees’ knowledge and understanding are assessed through written examinations, practical exercises, assessed exercises and class tests.

A practical comprehension of Human Rights law and its pervasive application in this jurisdiction;
An understanding of the principles of good practice management;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ acquisition of knowledge in these areas is achieved in particular in the Bar Advocacy module and throughout the course through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical exercises, mock trials, role play, structured visits to the courts and various other legal agencies, independent study and preparation, and through ongoing contact with legal practitioners.

Methods of Assessment

Trainees’ knowledge and understanding are assessed through written examinations, practical exercises, assessed exercises and class tests.

An enshrined knowledge of and respect for the professional ethics required for practice as a barrister.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ acquisition of knowledge in these areas is achieved in particular in the Bar Advocacy module and throughout the course and through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical exercises, mock trials, role play, structured visits to the courts and various other legal agencies, independent study and preparation, and through ongoing contact with legal practitioners.

Methods of Assessment

Trainees’ knowledge and understanding are assessed through written examinations, practical exercises, assessed exercises and class tests.

Provide insightful solutions to legal and practical problems;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development of these transferable skills is integral to the delivery of the course as a whole.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of these skills is included in a combination of written examinations, practical exercises, assessed exercises, advocacy and skills based assessments and course work.

Demonstrate personal and professional responsibility and the ability to work effectively in a team;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Oral communication skills are developed through presentations to and discussion in tutorials, workshops and practical exercises as well as by advocacy and skills based exercises and role play.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of these skills is included in a combination of written examinations, practical exercises, assessed exercises, advocacy and skills based assessments and course work.

Demonstrate the ability to act autonomously and resourcefully in planning and implementing tasks in a manner appropriate to a professional;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees are given the opportunity in the Advocacy module to consider Proessionalism including Ethics. The Advocacy module is an integral part of the course at the Institute. These skills are developed by the provision of feedback on written work prepared by the trainees.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of these skills is included in a combination of written examinations, practical exercises, assessed exercises, advocacy and skills based assessments and course work.

Communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Opportunities for further development of oral skills are provided by mooting competitions, skills based exercises and role-play of interviews. The Advocacy module is an integral part of the course. Course work, assessed exercises and case preparation facilitates the development of personal skills and time management. In particular aspects of the course the trainees are enabled to reflect, comment on and discuss elements of their own and others’ performances.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of these skills is included in a combination of written examinations, practical exercises, assessed exercises, advocacy and skills based assessments and course work.

Comprehend appropriate issues relevant to finance and matters of numeracy and the effective application of accounting and mathematical principles.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Problem solving and team work skills are developed through case preparation and through problem based and other exercises which require collaboration amongst teams of trainees. Opportunities for the development of information technology skills are provided in training seminars and the accessing of on-line information is integrated into general course provision.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of these skills is included in a combination of written examinations, practical exercises, assessed exercises, advocacy and skills based assessments and course work.

Comprehend appropriate issues relevant to finance and matters of numeracy and the effective application of accounting and mathematical principles.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Numeracy is developed in the Business course, Private Client and Public Law and Tribunals modules

Methods of Assessment

Assessment of these skills is included in a combination of written examinations, practical exercises, assessed exercises, advocacy and skills based assessments and course work.

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Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

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