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Overview
Successful personal injury litigation relies on clear strategy, strong case preparation and effective use of the CPR at every stage. This one‑day course guides you through the entire lifecycle of a PI action, from first instruction and evidence gathering to issuing, expert selection, directions compliance, settlement and trial.
With practical tips, tactical insight and worked examples, you’ll develop the confidence to manage fast‑track and multi‑track claims efficiently and deliver successful outcomes for your clients.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Running a Successful Personal Injury Action course at BPP University you will be able to:
- Take effective initial instructions and identify key issues at the outset
- Arrange appropriate funding for the claim
- Gather evidence, assess liability and evaluate risk
- Follow the Pre‑Action Protocol correctly and strategically
- Decide when it is appropriate to issue proceedings
- Select and instruct suitable experts for different types of injuries
- Comply effectively with court directions and manage deadlines confidently
- Use Part 36 tactically to strengthen negotiation outcomes
- Prepare cases thoroughly for trial
- Manage settlement discussions and costs issues efficiently
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- First instructions: early tactics and information gathering
- Funding arrangements and costs considerations
- Evidence collection: witnesses, documents and liability analysis
- Pre‑Action Protocol requirements and strategic use
- Issuing proceedings: when and why
- Expert selection and instruction
- Directions compliance and case management
- Part 36 offers and negotiation strategy
- Trial preparation and advocacy considerations
- Settlement strategy and costs implications
- Practical solutions and case‑based exercises
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Legal Studies View 71 other Short Courses in Legal Studies 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?
- This course is essential for personal injury practitioners seeking to strengthen their case‑handling skills.
- It is ideal for those with a litigated caseload who want to run PI actions more effectively, confidently and economically, whether in the County Court or High 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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