Debates in the Sheriff Court (Civil)

Online

This half day course aims to help you successfully prepare for, conduct and report on debates in the Sheriff Court. Though not a prerequisite, it is designed to explore themes introduced in ‘The Sheriff Court (Civil) - everything you need to know’ and is regarded as a companion course to ‘Proofs in the Sheriff Court (Civil)’.

This course will:

• provide a refresher on Sheriff Court ordinary procedure
• explore the role of written pleadings & preliminary pleas
• explain how to draft a Rule 22 Note
• discuss amendment of pleadings to cure defects therein
• provide practical guidance on how to prepare for and conduct a debate
• consider changes in civil practice & procedure in the Sheriff Court in response to Covid 19

This course is designed to satisfy a number of PEAT2 outcomes (professional communication: advocacy and professional ethics and standards: duties to the court) as well as build confidence in potential civil litigators.

BOOK TODAY: https://clt.law.ac.uk/scot/legal-training/debates-in-the-sheriff-court-civil/