You will be assessed according to your level of achievement of Learning Outcome 3, which states:

3. Compose appropriate legal written arguments on the admissibility of evidence.

In order to achieve this learning outcome you will need to demonstrate:

• An understanding of the relevant rules of evidence and their application to the facts of the case;

• An ability to research relevant rules and issues and construct a coherent and logical argument;

• Adoption of language and style that is appropriate to the intended audience.

You will be expected to show:

• Skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation of relevant legal rules, principles and concepts.

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legal rules, principles and concepts.

• Appropriate research in preparation of your skeleton argument.

• Proficient use of legal and other information and materials.

• An understanding of the intended audience.

• Present your work using an appropriate structure and format; and effective and precise written English.

Please see the marking grid which is available on Moodle for specific information on the marking bands for this assessment.

In particular,

A first-class answer is likely to:

• Demonstrate a high level of critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of the relevant legal rules, principles and concepts.

• Show an excellent knowledge and understanding of the relevant legal rules, principles and concepts and evidence in the case.

• Demonstrate extensive independent research.

• Display an excellent understanding of the intended audience

• Submissions should be coherent, eloquent and well-structured and presented using an appropriate format.

• Be an excellent piece of work, free of errors and omissions.

• Demonstrate a good level of critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of relevant legal rules, principles and concepts.

• Show a good knowledge and understanding of relevant legal rules, principles and concepts and evidence in the case.