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Resolving Problems with Conflicting or Absent Legal Precedents
Construct persuasive arguments in scenarios where legal authorities conflict or where novel situations lack direct precedent, utilising analogical reasoning and policy arguments.
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Advanced Legal Skills: Interpretation, Precedent, and Argumentation
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Synthesise complex factual scenarios, apply statutory interpretation and judicial precedent, resolve conflicting authorities, and formulate persuasive legal arguments.
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LAW-7.4General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Law · 11th GradeAS and A level specifications must require students to construct clear, concise and logical legal arguments which are substantiated by legal authority, using appropriate legal terminology. In addition, at A level students must be required to construct a persuasive argument including instances where they have recognised that there are no clear legal precedents or conflicting precedents to solve a problem.
LAW-7.5General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (UK A-Level) · Law · 11th GradeA level specifications must require students to analyse and critically evaluate legal issues by identifying different perspectives, being able to support their identification of the strongest viewpoint and demonstrating the ability to counter alternative viewpoints.