Assessed intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this assessment, you will be able to: –
Knowledge and Understanding
1. understand the relevant rules and issues governing the relationship with the client in the context of the principles relating to confidentiality.
2. understand more of the relevant professional requirements of client care communications.
3. demonstrate a knowledge of the dangers facing lawyers who breach confidentiality principles.
Practical, Professional or Subject Specific Skills
1. be able to apply the duties relating to confidentiality in practice in a legal context.
2. recognize the risk for lawyers in potential, practical confidentiality situations.
3. identify the necessary steps to be taken to avoid liability in confidentiality matters.
Transferable Skills and other Attributes
1. demonstrate the ability to write in a clear and unambiguous manner using correct terminology.
2. Structure opinions on client care issues in a legal environment that are objective
and ethical.
3. Ability to write a concise and comprehensive report on a key issue facing
organizations.
4. Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
