The University, Low INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE MODULE GUIDE - LPC ONLINE Outcomes After completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. Communicate complex concepts and principles in a clear, structured manner, choose a format and style suitable for the purpose of the communication, and critically evaluate the quality of written material. 2. Draft and edit precedents to produce basic legal documents which are clear, logical, consistent and appropriately structured. 3. Process information, evaluate arguments, and solve problems systematically. 4. Present reasoned conclusions in the form of comprehensive advice, which addresses the client's concerns and takes account of relevant legal, financial, commercial, ethical and practical considerations. 5. Analyse the facts of increasingly complex problems and undertake independent research by identifying the issues which require research, planning a research strategy, and presenting the results in the form of a written report. 6. Interview a client to determine the client's objectives, apply knowledge of the relevant law, and critically assess and advise on a range of options. 7. Demonstrate a coherent and detailed knowledge and understanding of the core principles and concepts relating to the ethical and regulatory requirements of professional practice and apply those principles and concepts in a range of professional and commercial contexts. 8. Identify and explain the key aspects and effects of taxation in a range of individual and commercial contexts. 9. Analyse and interpret the final accounts of a sole trader and a partnership. 10. Demonstrate a coherent and detailed knowledge and understanding of the core principles and concepts of wills and administration of estates and apply those principles and concepts in a range of contexts. 11. Plan and progress the administration of a simple estate. 12. Demonstrate the ability to record payments and receipts of business and client money, and to present financial information to a client in a structured and concise manner. 7d188304af8943743065784a025f7499.docx @ The University of Law Limited
The University, ¥Law Syllabus In this module the students will study the core knowledge areas of professional conduct and regulation, wills and administration of estates, and taxation. They will also study the skills of legal writing, drafting, interviewing and advising, carrying out practical legal research, compiling solicitors' accounts and financial statements, and interpreting business accounts. The syllabus covers: (a) Practical Legal Research (Unit 4) . Identification of the client and their objectives; · Analysing a client's problems; . Planning and undertaking research to solve the legal issues and a client's problems, taking into account all relevant considerations; . Reporting research findings to a supervisor on specific legal issues and more complex matters; · Time recording (b) Interviewing and Advising (Unit 3) · Planning for and conducting a first interview; . Establishing rapport with the client and ascertaining the client's objectives with effective questioning and listening techniques; · Presenting advice which addresses the client's concerns by analysing options for a client, applying known law to the relevant considerations, and identifying the next steps available; . Critically assessing courses of action by reference to costs, benefits