ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL SKILLS COURSEWORK (LB374)

INSTRUCTIONS

 Your submitted work must be in Word. You must state your word
count at the end of your answer.

 you will be assessed against the following Assessment Criteria

 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the relevant legal

principles or rules

 Demonstrate research skills to locate relevant to primary and secondary

sources

 Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and contents of a

standard legal research trail

 Select relevant cases to support your answer

 Select relevant statutes to support your answer

 Select development of secondary sources to support your answer

 Ensure that all sources are cited correctly. This means providing
accurate case citations for all cases, the short title and year for statutes,
and textbooks, websites, journals and other sources correctly
referenced using the OSCOLA system. An OSCOLA guide is available
from the library.

 Present your answer in a logical structure, including an introduction,

explanation and analysis of the question, and an informed, coherent and
logical conclusion

 Express your answer clearly and concisely, using correct grammar and
spelling, and using appropriate technical legal language where
necessary

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  Provide an analysis where relevant of the issues in the question

Question
The introduction of fundamental dishonesty was a long overdue response to
the increase in fraudulent low value personal injury claims. It is only fair that a
claimant found to be fundamentally dishonest should not be entitled to any
compensation.

Discuss, giving reasons for your views.

You are required to produce an answer to this question in the form of an essay with a
research trail. A template research trail is attached if you wish to use it.

 To answer this question, we advise that you start by using relevant primary and
secondary sources of information. You should focus on finding good quality
information, for example, reputable news sites, official and/or legal sources.

 Your answer should have a brief overview of fundamental dishonesty in civil

claims for compensation.

 You should identify and define what is meant by fundamental dishonesty. You
may also want to locate appropriate information about the introduction of the
concept of fundamental dishonesty to civil claims, with relevant legislation, case
law and legal commentary.

 You should analyse how the concept of fundamental dishonesty has been
applied and come to a reasoned discussion on what justifies your opinion.

 Your discussion should be logical, and your arguments justified and easy to
follow.

 You should present your answer as an academic essay.

Your total answer should not exceed 2000 words. We would normally expect a
research trail to be no more than 500 words, but you will not be penalised if it
exceeds 750 words, provided the Assessment does not exceed 2000 words in
total.

The total word count for this Assessment should NOT exceed 2000 words. Any
words over this total will not be marked.

(100 marks)

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Research
report
structure
A summary of
the legal
issues

The
conclusion

Advice

Applying the
law to the
facts

Explaining
your research
methodology

Updating

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Time taken.

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