E-learning
Drafting a Defence Training
How to draft a defence
Overview
Our e-learning course provides guidance and tips for drafting a Defence in a Civil Litigation claim.
It looks at the different ways you can deal with the allegations made in the Particulars of Claim along with how to plan and draft a Defence.
At the end of the course there are two PDFs for you to download. The first covers the formalities required by the Civil Procedure Rules, and the second provides a note of the key points to remember when drafting a Defence.
Outcomes
The Defence is a critical formal document (also known as a 'Statement of Case') that sets out a defendant's position in relation to the Particulars of Claim that has been served by the claimant.
A legal representative acting for the Defendant must be able to set out a clear statement of the facts in the Defence on which they intend to rely on over the course of the claim.
Completing our Drafting a Defence training course, you will know:
- The aims of a Defence
- How to analyse the Particulars of Claim (PoC)
- Strategies to plan before you start drafting a Defence
- The three options for responding to allegations in the Particulars of Claim
- The formal requirements of the Civil Procedure Rules

Course Content
Our online course is perfect for those in Civil Litigation or Personal Injury who act for defendants, review Defences on a regular basis or deal with counterclaims.
The e-learning course covers:
- Your defence options for dealing with the allegations made in the Particulars of Claim
- Analysing the Particulars of Claim
- Getting instructions from your client
- Planning the Defence
- Drafting tips
- Reviewing a Defence and proofreading
Format
E-learning Duration 25 minutes Delegates Litigators, junior fee-earners and claims handlers who draft or review Defences. We also offer multiple subscription discounts, so please contact Kath Kinch if you would like to discuss. |
To discuss our drafting a Defence training or how our Personal Injury e-learning courses can help your firm contact Linda Moran on:
Phone: 0114 273 8300
Email: Linda@KinchRobinson.com