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.
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