Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Law

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

7413LAWLP-JAN-MTP

Aims

To introduce students to a range of matters they may encounter within a Private Client department. To build upon work undertaken by students in Wills & Administration and Tax. To develop skills of fact analysis; identification of legal issues and client goals; research; problem solving and advising; presentational skills; planning and drafting of wills.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an appreciation of private client work.
2.
Demonstrate an ability to identify client goals and research relevant legal issues
3.
Demonstrate an ability to carry out steps in a transaction including drafting the appropriate documentation
4.
Demonstrate an ability to identify conduct and ethical issues

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Elderly client Capacity Tax planning & trusts Law of Wills Will drafting Execution , alteration & revocation of Wills Administrative provisions in Wills Variation Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants ) Act 1975
Module Overview:
research
Additional Information:This is an elective on the LPC as dictated by the relevant professional bodies.

Assessments

Centralised Exam