Court procedure - civil claims course | Kinch Robinson Training

Understanding the litigation procedure and Civil Procedure Rules in civil claims provides context for the early stages of investigating injury and motor claims and improves outcomes.

This e-learning course provides an overview of the procedural steps in cases on the fast track and intermediate track.

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Who is it for?

Suitable for junior fee earners, litigators, support staff and claims handlers who need to understand the claims process for Fast Track claims in England or Wales.

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Course content

E-learning overview

This course provides an overview of the court procedure in County Court civil claims under CPR Part 7 for non-injury claims issued on or after 1 October 2023 and injury cases where the cause of action arose on or after 1 October 2023.

Content

As a fully online and self-paced course, it is ideal for newly qualified solicitors, legal executives or those moving into the civil litigation field.

Our civil litigation overview will provide a core understanding of why certain formalities and court procedures have to be done and how best to approach each step. Including:

Pre-action and complying with pre-action protocols
How claims are started (Letter of Claim, Claim Notification Form)
The Claim Form (N1)
Responding to a claim
Allocation and the Directions Questionnaire
Directions
Preparing for trial
When to start preparing for each step
Post-course quiz – test your knowledge

Outcomes

This online e-learning course will provide you with an understanding of the procedures and key rules that must be complied with to successfully run a civil litigation claim.

The training covers Part 7 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), it’s objective, the process of starting a claim and the various steps needed to run to trial.

As a result of completing the course, you will know:

the procedural steps under Part 7 of the CPR as a case goes from issue to trial
where to find the Civil Procedure Rules for each stage
the time limits you must comply with
the appropriate time to start preparing for each step

Duration

45 minutes

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