In the assumed role of a legal executive in a solicitor firm specialising in commercial law, you have been asked by your supervisor to prepare a 15-minute presentation

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05 Jul 2025 • 5 min read

403Leg Contract Law and Dispute Resolution Coursework 1 Assignment Brief 2024-25 | CU

Deadline

TBA 18:00 UK Time

403Leg Assignment Task

In the assumed role of a legal executive in a solicitor firm specialising in commercial law, you have been asked by your supervisor to prepare a 15-minute presentation to be delivered to the Directors of a particular client of yours, for the following reasons:

One of your clients, Banksy, an Event Management Group haulage and logistics operator, has been sued by one of its clients, Queens Organic Farms Ltd, for breach of contract. Queens Organic Farms Ltd have shown a willingness to explore Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) options, but your client remains adamant, saying they want their “day in court”.

You have been asked to convince your clients through a short presentation exploring the benefits of ADR options compared to litigation. This must include mediation, negotiation, conciliation and especially arbitration, which may be available to them by highlighting their merits and demerits compared to court litigation.

You are required to present your reasoned legal opinion on the possibilities of ADR.

Note

The presentation is individual and shall be online via Teams. The individually allocated times shall be shared nearer the time during the class sessions and also on Aula under assessments.

403Leg Marking and Feedback

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Provisional marks will be released once internally moderated.
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Your provisional marks and feedback should be available within 2 weeks (10 working days).

What will I be Marked Against?

Details of the marking criteria for this task can be found at the bottom of this assignment brief.

403Leg Assessed Module Learning Outcomes

The Learning Outcomes for this module align with the marking criteria, which can be found at the end of this brief. Ensure you understand the marking criteria to ensure achievement of the assessment task. The following module learning outcomes are assessed in this task:

Demonstrate the principles of contract law, including ethical considerations concerning contractual issues.
Explain the role of negotiation in contract law and outline a basic approach to negotiation in a contract context.
Explain how a contract may be terminated and identify Appropriate remedies.
Identify methods of dispute resolution, both adjudicative and non-adjudicative

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403Leg Assessment Marking Criteria

Mark band	Outcome	Guidelines
80-100%		1^st - Exceptional work with a very high degree of understanding, creativity, and critical/analytic skills. Evidence of exceptional research well beyond the minimum recommended, using a range of methodologies. Exceptional understanding of knowledge and subject-specific theories. Demonstrates creative flair, a high degree of originality and autonomy.
1st		Exceptional ability to apply learning resources. Demonstrates well-developed problem-solving skills. Work completed with a very high degree of accuracy and proficiency, and autonomy. Exceptional communication and expression, significant evidence of professional skill set. Student evidence deployment of a full range of exceptional technical, including proficiency in the English Language, and/or artistic skills.
70-79%	Meets learning outcomes	1^st - Excellent work with clear evidence of understanding, creativity and critical/analytical skills. Thorough research well beyond the minimum recommended using methodologies beyond the usual range. Excellent understanding of knowledge and subject-specific theories with evidence of considerable originality and autonomy.
1st		Excellent ability to apply learning resources. Demonstrates consistent, coherent substantiated argument and interpretation. Demonstrates considerable creativity and clear problem-solving skills. Assessment completed with accuracy, proficiency, and considerable autonomy. Excellent communication and expression, some evidence of professional skill set. Student evidence deployment of a highly developed range of technical, including proficiency in the English Language, and/or artistic skills.
60-69%		2:1 - Very good work demonstrating strong understanding of theories, concepts and issues with clear critical analysis. Thorough research, using established methodologies accurately, beyond the recommended minimum with little, if any, irrelevant material present. Very good understanding, evidencing breadth and depth, of knowledge and subject-specific theories with some originality and autonomy.
2:1

Very good ability to apply learning resources. Demonstrates coherent substantiated argument and interpretation. Demonstrates some originality, creativity and problem-solving skills. Work completed with accuracy, proficiency, and autonomy. Very good communication and expression with evidence of professional skill set. Student has a thorough command of a good range of technical, including proficiency

in the English Language, and/or artistic skills