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Overview
Commercial litigation requires clarity, organisation and a strategic approach to managing issues from the outset.
Working through a live case study, you will develop skills in issue identification, evidence analysis, case management and settlement discussions, equipping you with the confidence and competence to handle commercial disputes from day one.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this How to Run a Successful Commercial Litigation Claim course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Understand the structure and choice of court for commercial disputes
- Apply the procedural framework of the CPR, the Admiralty & Commercial Court Guide, the Circuit Commercial Court Guides and relevant Practice Directions
- Draft and analyse Statements of Case and prepare evidence effectively
- Use an issue-based approach to identify, refine and agree issues throughout a claim
- Assess evidence and conduct settlement discussions based on identified issues
- Navigate key features of case management, including the Shorter and Flexible Trial Schemes
- Prepare for and handle both ordinary and heavy applications, on notice and without notice
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Structure and choice of court for commercial cases
- The CPR, Court Guides and key Practice Directions
- Commencing claims, Statements of Case, evidence and ADR (including Early Neutral Evaluation)
- Practical case study: acting for Claimant or Defendant to identify issues and common ground
- Issue-based analysis and its impact on case strategy
- Case management features: CMCs, Designated Judges, Shorter and Flexible Trial Schemes
- Evaluating evidence and conducting settlement discussions
- Applications in commercial litigation: ordinary, heavy, on notice and without notice
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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?
- This course is ideal for practitioners who are new to commercial litigation or returning after a break and want a structured, practical guide to running a claim effectively.
- It is suitable for trainee and newly qualified solicitors, legal executives and paralegals, as well as litigators in any practice area who want a clearer understanding of the issue‑based approach used in the Commercial Court and Circuit Commercial Court.
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
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