This course aims to provide you with an understanding of the legal environment and compensation framework underpinning redress for damage or injury to one's person, security or property in a common law system. It includes an exploration of the elements of a number of recognised torts including intentional torts; trespass to the person, land and goods and unintentional torts in particular negligence. The course assists with the development of your legal interviewing and legal problem solving skills. You will work in groups and engage in a legal firm simulation.