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Overview
Strong drafting underpins every stage of civil litigation. This practical course gives you the skills to prepare precise, logical and compliant Statements of Case that stand up to scrutiny.
Through guided drafting, structured exercises and expert feedback, you’ll learn techniques you can apply immediately, enhancing the quality of your pleadings and strengthening your reputation as an effective litigation practitioner.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Civil Litigation Skills - Drafting Effective Statements of Case course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Draft clear, structured and compliant Statements of Case under the CPR and Court Guides
- Understand the purpose and function of each pleading and how they interrelate
- Apply key drafting principles, including style, organisation, language and editing
- Prepare Particulars of Claim, Defences, Replies, Counterclaims and RFIs
- Avoid common drafting errors and improve consistency and clarity
- Apply practical techniques through exercises using realistic instructions
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Core drafting principles & common pitfalls
- Purpose and function of Statements of Case
- Pre‑issue considerations & planning
- Drafting in compliance with CPR, Overriding Objective & SRA Code
- Requirements for Particulars of Claim, Defence, Reply, Counterclaim, RFI & amendments
- Style, structure, editing & critique exercises
- Practical drafting from instructions with feedback
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Civil & Private Law View 12 other Short Courses in Civil & Private Law in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- Practitioners wishing to improve or refresh their civil litigation drafting skills, whether acting for Claimants or Defendants.
- Ideal for trainee and newly qualified solicitors, legal executives, paralegals and those moving into, or returning to, litigation practice.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents630 GBP / full≈ 630 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents630 GBP / full≈ 630 GBP / full
Funding
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