Advanced Dispute Resolution - LAW00119M
- Department: The York Law School
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: M
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Academic year of delivery: 2026-27
- See module specification for other years: 2025-26
Module summary
This module builds on the Dispute Resolution functioning legal knowledge from the SQE1 modules on the LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 & SQE2). Students will analyse and evaluate different forms of dispute resolution, including alternatives to court-based litigation. Students will apply practical processes and procedures, and relevant legal skills in the context of client-based dispute simulations.
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
- SQE1 Functioning Legal Knowledge B (LAW00102M)
- SQE1 Functioning Legal Knowledge C (LAW00106M)
- SQE1 Functioning Legal Knowledge A (LAW00107M)
Additional information
The module builds on the Dispute Resolution functioning legal knowledge from the SQE1 modules (which must be taken first) on the LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 & SQE2).
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 2 2026-27 |
Module aims
The Module has the following aims:
- To further develop your knowledge and understanding of the processes and procedures by which lawyers can facilitate dispute resolution
- To give you further opportunities to apply your knowledge and understanding of dispute resolution in the context of simulated client-based disputes
- To develop your skills in dispute resolution by giving you opportunities to undertake activities and tasks of the nature undertaken by lawyers in practice, using realistic documentation
Module learning outcomes
At the end of the module you should be able, in the context of client-based disputes:
- demonstrate a systematic functioning knowledge of the law and processes applicable to dispute resolution
- analyse client instructions and supporting legal and factual documentation, to identify legal, commercial and practical issues
- evaluate potential dispute resolution procedures as to their ability best to meet client interests and resolve the dispute
- critically apply legal principles, facts and evidence, and legal skills, to solve client problems and resolve disputes in way that meets client interests
- demonstrate the application of a range of written and oral professional legal skills, in advising clients and communicating with other professionals
Module content
The module will focus on the range of methods that can be employed to resolve disputes including, in particular, alternatives to court-based litigation. Students will develop and apply relevant law and procedures as applicable to each method, to progress and attempt to resolve disputes for their clients.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
The Client Advice to be submitted for assessment may include one or more legal documents or extracts thereof, which the student will be required to prepare or amend as part of the assessment.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100.0 |
Module feedback
Students will receive regular feedback from their tutor in workshops, including on any outputs created in the context of the simulated client transactions on which they will work during the module. Individual feedback on the assessed client advice submitted for the final assessment will be provided in the summer semester period.
Indicative reading
Students will have access to Westlaw's Practical Law, a source of practitioner know-how, including precedent documentation.
Due to the professional nature of the module, there will be no set reading: students will be expected to use research skills to identify relevant primary and secondary sources, including practitioner know-how and precedents.