Practise and develop the skill of pleading in particular preparation of: – Statements of Case, i.e. Particulars of Claim, Defence and Reply. Requests for and provision of further information. Consider and understand the requirements of the Code of Conduct in relation to pleading and in particular to allegations of fraud (Rule C9.2). Request and provide further information Witness Statements and Affidavits Understand the ethical considerations in drafting statements of fact for witnesses in civil actions (Rule C9.2). Understand the ethical considerations concerning contact with witnesses and taking statements in relation to criminal cases (Rule C9.2 C9.6). – Practise and develop the skill of drafting in appropriate language, using concise and accurate statements of fact. Orders 5.1 Develop and practise the ability to draft orders, including Tomlin form and other consent orders. Non litigation drafting 6.1 This should be covered as it is of equal importance but, as the type of work varies, substantial reference should be made on the appropriate specialist checklist. Paperwork in criminal matters 7.1 This should be covered as appropriate (see Criminal Checklist) Cross references and research 8.1 Build on research work carried out on the Bar Course, further to cover: Case Law Statute law Citation indexes Secondary sources as appropriate and depending on area of specialism: text books, digests, encyclopaedias and legal journals.
Practise and develop the skill of pleading – in particular preparation of: Statements of Case, i.e. Particulars of Claim, Defence and Reply. Requests for and provision of further information. Consider and understand the requirements of the Code of Conduct in relation to pleading and in particular to allegations of fraud (Rule C9.2). Request and provide further information Witness Statements and Affidavits Understand the ethical considerations in drafting statements of fact for witnesses in civil actions (Rule C9.2). Understand the ethical considerations concerning contact with witnesses and taking statements in relation to criminal cases (Rule C9.2 – C9.6). Practise and develop the skill of drafting in appropriate language, using concise and accurate statements of fact. Orders 5.1 Develop and practise the ability to draft orders, including Tomlin form and other consent orders. Non litigation drafting 6.1 This should be covered as it is of equal importance but, as the type of work varies, substantial reference should be made on the appropriate specialist checklist. Paperwork in criminal matters 7.1 This should be covered as appropriate (see Criminal Checklist) Cross references and research 8.1 Build on research work carried out on the Bar Course, further to cover: Case Law Statute law Citation indexes Secondary sources as appropriate and depending on area of specialism: text books, digests, encyclopaedias and legal journals.
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