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Overview
Strong evidence underpins every successful civil case. This practical course gives you the tools to gather, prepare and challenge evidence effectively, from witness statements and expert reports to disclosure, inspection and real evidence.
Through realistic case studies and hands‑on exercises, you’ll learn how to meet CPR requirements and build persuasive cases with confidence.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Civil Litigation Skills - Effective Evidence Gathering for Civil Litigators course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Draft clear, compliant and effective witness statements
- Understand the role of experts and instruct them appropriately
- Prepare and review expert reports and raise focused questions
- Navigate disclosure and inspection obligations under the CPR
- Identify documents for disclosure, understand privilege and manage e‑disclosure
- Apply practical techniques using real evidence and case study exercises
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Role of the witness
- Drafting effective witness statements
- What to include—and avoid—in statements
- Role and instruction of experts
- Preparing expert reports & raising written questions
- What constitutes a “document”
- Conducting reasonable searches
- Identifying disclosable and non‑disclosable material
- The Disclosure Menu
- Specific disclosure applications
- Non‑party disclosure
- Privilege & e‑disclosure
- Practical considerations & case study exercises throughout
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?
- Qualified and trainee solicitors with experience in County Court or High Court litigation who want to strengthen their evidence‑gathering techniques and tactical approach.
- Also valuable as a refresher for practitioners already working in civil litigation.
Tuition Fees
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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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