For the Common Law Method part of the assessment you will be assessed against the following Assessment Criteria:
• Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the English Legal System in contemporary legal practice.
• Explain the structure of court hierarchy in England and Wales.
• Identify and explain principles of statutory interpretation and apply such principles to a factual situation.
• Explain and apply the doctrine of precedent.
• Apply law relating to the English Legal system to the facts of a legal problem in order to reach a justified conclusion.
• Present your answer in a logical structure, including an introduction, explanation and analysis of the question, and an informed, coherent and logical conclusion.
• Express your answer clearly and concisely, using correct grammar and spelling, and using appropriate technical legal language where necessary.
• Ensure that all sources are cited correctly. This means providing accurate case citations for all cases, the short title and year for statutes, and textbooks, websites, journals and other sources correctly referenced using the OSCOLA system.
Demonstrate an understanding of the operation of the English Legal System in contemporary legal practice.
