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Question 1

What are the 9 sections that must be included in a letter of advice?

Answer 1

Title section (form, address, number, name of client, client address, date and reference)

Opening (De Mr/Ms) - give a HEADING

Niceties: it was nice speaking with you yesterday…

Facts: outline factual situation, headings as appropriate.

Legal position: outline position, simplistic. Potential defences

Evidence; outline what evidence there is to prove claim, outline what further evidence is needed

Options: pros and cons of each option. Negotiation/settlement as an OPTION

Next steps: what, when, who

Sigh off: yours sincerely, yours faithfully

Question 2

What is the intro order for emails?

Answer 2

From
To
CC
BC
Date
Subject
If urgent: [Title of email] Action Required

Question 3

What may be the purposes of the letter/email?

Answer 3

To seek or to confirm instructions
To record documents received
To give advice
To set an agenda
To propose or to persuade
To request action