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Contemporary Practice: The New Lawyer

LA1107 - Contemporary Practice: The New Lawyer

This subject will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of lawyers in current-day practice and covers the wide range of attributes and skills which lawyers need to acquire so as to represent their clients effectively and professionally. Nowadays lawyers are required to be more versatile and adaptable in their handling of disputes on behalf of their clients. Previously court litigation was the predominant way in which disputes were resolved. More recently, the legal system has evolved so as to require, in many instances, the consideration of non-adversarial approaches to dispute resolution before allowing a case to be determined by the Court. This subject will focus on the non-adversarial methods of dispute resolution. It will also focus on putting students in a position where they can develop the necessary interpersonal and communication proficiencies that lawyers require to represent their clients competently. Areas that will be explored include emotional intelligence and the philosophy of law and justice. Further topics comprise the diversity of the roles that lawyers can undertake, including their pivotal function in the area of dispute resolution, and the development of the basic skills and attributes needed by lawyers in contemporary practice. The subject will also consider the important issue of digital disruption and its effect on the legal profession.

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LA5005 - Contemporary Practice: The New Lawyer 

Contemporary Practice: The New Lawyer 

Identify, interpret, and assess principles underlying digital disruption, emotional intelligence, legal philosophy, and privilege, analysing their implications and synthesising knowledge to address complex issues in legal and professional practice 

Develop and construct oral, written, and digital communications suited to both legal and non-legal audiences, demonstrating the ability to evaluate, integrate and adapt communication strategies to enhance persuasiveness and clarity

Examine and categorise principles of dispute resolution, critically appraising the effectiveness and applicability of various resolution processes across diverse legal, social, and policy contexts

Analyse and critically appraise the role of a lawyer in contemporary legal practice, identifying and evaluating the advanced practical skills required and the complex ethical responsibilities integral to professional conduct

Apply advanced critical reflection in client interview contexts, such as, differentiating between nuanced client needs, ethical concerns, and the professional obligations involved in decision-making 