Outcome 1.3: Identify and deal with the issues arising in a matter

WBL Competency 1: Practical Application of the Law and Legal Practice

To meet this Outcome you will need to show that you can deal with one or more issues (legal, evidential or factual) that arose during the course of the matter that you were dealing with.

In your logbook sheets you should identify and explain the issue(s) that arose and explain how you dealt with the issue(s) including the action that you took.

You should attach supporting evidence that shows you dealt with the issue(s).

PROVIDE TWO EXAMPLES

Examples may come from different types of legal work as shown by following the link below:

Could you use your evidence for these Outcomes too?

Remember to read the guidance in the work-based learning handbook for each outcome to make sure you meet the criteria fully.

If the issue concerned a lack of information and to resolve the issue you sought that information from a client or third party, you could possibly use this evidence towards meeting the following Outcome:

Outcome 2.4 Seek appropriate information through communication

If you sought the information on the same day, or next day, you could possibly use this evidence towards meeting the following Outcome:

Outcome 4.1 Progress matters expeditiously