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 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, client counselling, negotiation and mediation competitions

Methods of Assessment

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

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, client counselling, negotiation and mediation competitions.

Methods of Assessment

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

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, 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, client counselling, negotiation and mediation competitions.

Methods of Assessment

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

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, 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, client counselling, negotiation and mediation competitions.

Methods of Assessment

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

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, client counselling, negotiation and mediation competitions.

Methods of Assessment

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

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, client counselling, negotiation and mediation competitions.

Methods of Assessment

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

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, client counselling, negotiation and mediation competitions.

Methods of Assessment

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

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, client counselling, negotiation and mediation competitions.

Methods of Assessment

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

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, client counselling, negotiation and mediation competitions.

Methods of Assessment

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

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, 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 and assessed exercises.

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 this area is achieved as part of the Public Law and Tribunals, Civil Litigation and Criminal Litigation modules and throughout the course through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical exercises, mock trials, role play, 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 and assessed exercises.

A practical comprehension of Human Rights law and its pervasive application in this jurisdiction

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ acquisition of knowledge in this area is achieved in particular in the Public Law and Tribunals module and throughout the course through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical exercises, mock trials, role play, 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 and assessed exercises.

An understanding of the principles of good practice management;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ acquisition of knowledge in this area is achieved in particular in the Professional Skills & Development module and throughout the course through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical exercises, mock trials, role play, 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 and assessed exercises.

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

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Trainees’ acquisition of knowledge in this area is achieved in particular in the Professional Skills & Development module and throughout the course through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical exercises, mock trials, role play, 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 and assessed exercises.

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.
The Professional Skills & Development modules considers teamwork specifically but it is an integral part of the course.

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 Professional Skills & Development module to consider professionalism including ethics. This is an integral part of all modules at the Institute. Trainees participate in advocacy and skills based exercises. These skills are developed by the provision of feedback on written and oral 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

Course work, assessed exercises and case preparation facilitates the development of personal skills and time management. In particular trainees are required to undertake reflection, comment on and discuss elements of their own work and performances and undertake Peer Review.

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.

Learn in a self-directed and autonomous manner;

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, 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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