From September 1997 the course structure will be modified to implement the provision of the Law Society's national review of Legal Practice Courses. The Exeter LPC will be of 36 weeks duration with one term of 13 weeks followed by two 10 week terms, with some study being undertaken during the Easter vacation. Following a foundation course of three week student study over the next two terms Business Law, Litigation and Advocacy and Conveyancing with pervasive subjects Professional Conduct, Financial Services and Accounts, with five practical legal skills of Legal Research, Client Interviewing, Negotiating, Drafting and Advocacy being undertaken. For a detailed description of the Modules please click. Assessment Assessment is by way of both written coursework and written examination.
Students submit coursework in each of the compulsory subjects and in each of the elective subjects.
In addition written examinations are set at the end of the compulsory and optional subjects. Students are assessed in some of the practical skills by participation in video recorded role play exercises.