Civil Litigation

Civil Litigation is a textbook for students taking the Legal Practice Course or relevant LLB or LLM modules, featuring case studies on personal injury and commercial matters. It provides practical guidance on advising clients while maintaining the latest principles of the SRA and Code of Conduct. It also emphasizes alternative dispute resolution and includes digital formats and resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 504 pages
Publication date: 24 June 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Civil Litigation is an essential guide for students embarking on a career in law, providing a comprehensive understanding of the processes and procedures involved in making and defending civil litigation claims. Written with a practical approach, the book is ideal for students taking the Legal Practice Course or relevant LLB or LLM modules, and features case studies on both a personal injury matter and a commercial matter, making it suitable for students with either a high street or a commercial focus.

The book follows a chronological progression of a civil litigation claim, offering practical guidance on advising clients while ensuring that the latest principles of the SRA and Code of Conduct are maintained. Innovative diagrams at the beginning of chapters clearly illustrate the litigation procedure and help students understand the nature of the process as a whole. Examples provide students with a realistic context for their learning, while issues of cost, best practice, and professional conduct are clearly highlighted.

Alternative dispute resolution is given appropriate practical emphasis, and references to the Civil Procedure Rules throughout ensure that students are ready for life in practice.

This edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. Access to a digital version of the book comes with every purchase, enabling a more flexible learning experience. 12 months access to this title on Oxford Learning Link will be available from 15 July 2022, and access must be redeemed by 1 August 2024. The online resources include: case study documentation to support the fictional scenarios referred to in the book; additional chapte.

Dimension: 292 x 206 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192858825
Edition number: 15 Revised edition