Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Law

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

7311LAWMLP-JAN-MTP

Aims

Provide an opportunity for students to acquire substantive knowledge of criminal law and the skills relevant to advise clients being detained at the police station, prepare for trial and to advocate in the criminal justice process

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand the substantive elements of criminal law
2.
Understand the criminal procedure rules, the role of the court in the litigation process from first appearance to sentencing
3.
Apply knowledge to MCQs by identifying the correct answer through application of the law
4.
Formulate and present a coherent submission based upon facts, general principles and legal authority in a structured, concise and persuasive manner

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:general principles general defences Property offences At the police station Criminal evidence Courtroom procedures and etiquette
Module Overview:
Covers criminal law and the skills relevant to advise clients being detained at the police station, prepare for trial and to advocate in the criminal justice process.

Students will undertake a case study which begins at the police station and will play the part of the investigating office and others the defence solicitor, and deal with the associated law of the offence. The students will then continue in the role of defence solicitor or prosecutor and deal with bail application, analyse witness statements and all other law and procedure through the case up to and including sentencing and appeals.
Additional Information:This is a core module on LLM L & P programme

Assessments

Presentation

Centralised Exam