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This module develops a range of professional skills in client interviewing, negotiation and drafting simple legal documents.

The techniques and practice of client interviewing including: questioning techniques, recording information and giving advice. The techniques and practice of negotiation including: preparation for negotiation, identifying the parameters within which one is authorised to negotiate, recording the outcome of negotiation. The principles and practice of legal drafting, particularly simple agreements.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. demonstrate an understanding of the techniques and practice of client interviewing;

2. demonstrate a sound understanding of the techniques, practice and benefits of negotiation as a method of achieving a client’s objectives;

3. demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles of legal drafting;

4. interview a client, explaining legal terminology and concepts in a manner appropriate to the client, identifying the client’s goals and advising orally on appropriate courses of action to achieve those goals;

5. conduct a straightforward oral negotiation, including clear, effective and persuasive presentation of the negotiating position and appropriate response to the opponent’s position;

6. draft simple legal agreements which address the relevant factual and legal issues, meet the client’s goals and are clearly written.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.