Module Specification - University of Leicester · 2015-08-05 · Academic Year: 2014/5 Module Level: Year 1 Scheme: UG Department: Law Credits: 15 Intended Learning Outcomes At the

Module Specification

No. Assessment Description Weight % Exam Hours Ass't Group Alt Reass't

002 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 1.75 hours (Final) 70 1.75003 Assessed essay (not exceeding 1300 words including footnotes) 30

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Carla CrifoMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


003 Assessed essay not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) (Final) 30

Period: Semester 1Occurence: E1Coordinator: Carla CrifoMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit

Academic Year: 2014/5Module Level: Year 1Scheme: UGDepartment: LawCredits: 15

Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students will be able

- to outline the Civil Courts structure in England and Wales and of the procedures for bringing a civil claim; - to discuss the basic policies and theories underpinning civil adjudication and other dispute resolution methods - to apply and think critically about the mechanics of judicial reasoning (statutory interpretation and precedent)- to express themselves effectively in writing.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, private study and Blackboard-based exercises.

Assessment MethodsAssessed Essay (not exceeding 2,500 words including footnotes) for students visiting for one semester only.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-

Lectures 20Seminars

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials 4

FieldworkProject Supervision

Guided Independent Study 88.5Demonstration

Supervised time in studio/workshopWork Based Learning

PlacementYear Abroad

Total Module Hours112.5

Student Workload (hours)

LW1111 Civil Justice System

Last Published: 5 August 2015



001 Examination MCQ 1 hour 20 1002 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 3.25 hours (Final) 80 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Cosmo GrahamMark Scheme: UG Honours Level


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, students should be able to:• Discuss the different circumstances under which constitutions are adopted and the purpose they are intended to serve; theunique nature of the United Kingdom Constitution as compared to other constitutions in the world; the strength andweaknesses of United Kingdom constitutional arrangements; the role and functions of the Executive and Legislativebranches of government and how these interrelate; the nature and significance of the concept of parliamentary sovereignty;the protection of human rights under the United Kingdom Constitution; the role of courts, tribunals and other actors involvedin the scrutiny of the actions of administrative authorities; and the concept of judicial review under the United KingdomConstitution.• Explain recent constitutional reforms and assess their impact on the structure of the United Kingdom Constitution and itsfuture development.• Explain and comment critically on case law relevant to the issues covered on the module• Apply the principles of judicial review to problem situations• Present coherent arguments, in writing, on the legal and policy issues addressed in the module.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, private study and Blackboard.

Assessment MethodsMultiple choice question examination at the end of Semester 1 and written examination at the end of Semester 2. This modulecan only be passed at an honours level.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester only Visitng Students

Lectures 48Seminars



Guided Independent Study130.5Demonstration





LW1120 Constitutional and Administrative Law




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes)(Final)

100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Cosmo GrahamMark Scheme: UG Honours Level



100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Cosmo GrahamMark Scheme: UG Honours Level


Intended Learning OutcomesSemester 1:At the end of this module, students should be able to:• Discuss the different circumstances under which constitutions are adopted and the purpose they are intended to serve; theunique nature of the United Kingdom Constitution as compared to other constitutions in the world; the strength andweaknesses of United Kingdom constitutional arrangements; the role and functions of the Executive and Legislativebranches of government and how these interrelate; the nature and significance of the concept of parliamentary sovereignty;the protection of human rights under the United Kingdom Constitution• Explain recent constitutional reforms and assess their impact on the structure of the United Kingdom Constitution and itsfuture development.• Explain and comment critically on case law relevant to the issues covered on the module• Present coherent arguments, in writing, on the legal and policy issues addressed in the module.

Semester 2:At the end of this module, students should be able to:• Discuss the role of courts, tribunals and other actors involved in the scrutiny of the actions of administrative authorities andthe concept of judicial review under the United Kingdom Constitution.• Explain and comment critically on case law relevant to the issues covered on the module• Apply the principles of judicial review to problem situations• Present coherent arguments, in writing, on the legal and policy issues addressed in the module.


Lectures 24 24Seminars

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials 4 5


Guided Independent Study 84.5 83.5Demonstration



Total Module Hours112.5112.5


LW1121 Constitutional and Administrative Law (Study Abroad)



Assessment MethodsAssessed Essay not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes at the end of either Semester 1 or Semester 2, This modulecan only be passed at an honours level.

Pre-RequisitesAvailable to Semester only Visiting Students.

Co-Requisites


LW1121 Constitutional and Administrative Law (Study Abroad)




001 Examination (includes15 minutes reading time) 3.25 hours (Final) 100 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Francois du BoisMark Scheme: UG Honours Level


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to: describe the basic principles of the law of contract; solve legalproblems by applying these principles to hypothetical fact situations; engage in critical analysis of these principles;demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly in writing.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, private study, directed self-study and student discussion groups, and electronic exercises via Blackboard.Non-assessed written coursework.

Assessment MethodsWritten examination at the end of Semester 2. This module can only be passed at honours level.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester only Visiting Students

Lectures 36Seminars








LW1130 Contract Law




001 Assessed essay (not exceeding 2000 word including footnotes) (Final) 100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Francois du BoisMark Scheme: UG Honours Level


001 Assessed essay (not exceeding 2000 word including footnotes) (Final) 100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Francois du BoisMark Scheme: UG Honours Level


Intended Learning OutcomesSemester 1: At the end of this module, typical students should be able to: describe the basic principles of the law of contractregulating the formation and contents of contracts; solve legal problems by applying these principles to hypothetical factsituations; engage in critical analysis of these principles; demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly in writing.Semester 2: At the end of this module, typical students should be able to: describe the basic principles of the law of contractconcerning performance, frustration and breach of contract, and remedies for breach including third-party remedies; solvelegal problems by applying these principles to hypothetical fact situations; engage in critical analysis of these principles;demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly in writing.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, private study, directed self-study and student discussion groups, and electronic exercises via Blackboard.

Assessment MethodsAssessed Essay (not exceeding 2000 word including footnotes) at the end of the semester in which the module is taken. Thismodule can only be passed at honours level.


Co-Requisites










LW1131 Contract Law (Study Abroad)




003 Coursework (Assessed Essay not exceeding 2500 words includingfootnotes) (Final)

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Steven CammissMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


001 Coursework (Assessed Essay not exceeding 2500 words includingfootnotes)

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: E2Coordinator: Steven CammissMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of the module, typical students should: be able to discuss the role and function of the principal actors in thecriminal justice system; be able to describe the main elements of the criminal justice system, including the police, CrownProsecution Service, and the criminal courts; be able to explain the relationship between statutory material, codes of practiceand case law as authorities for legal propositions; be able to evaluate complex statutory materials and cases relevant to thesubjects studied; be able to advise on the application of the law to hypothetical situations (problem-solving); be able to explainthe significance of major research studies into the operation of the criminal justice system and evaluate the differencesbetween formal written law and the law in action; be able to express themselves effectively in writing, on material covered bythe syllabus.


Assessment MethodsWritten Examination at the end of the Semester

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-NOT AVAILABLE TO VISITING STUDENTS

Lectures 22Seminars



Guided Independent Study 49Demonstration



Total Module Hours 75


LW1141 Criminal Justice System




001 Examination (includes15 minutes reading time) 3.25 Hours (Final) 100 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: John HartshorneMark Scheme: UG Honours Level


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to: • Analyse problem based scenarios and identify the relevant legal issues arising within them• Identify the relevant legal principles applicable to these issues• Apply the legal principles for the purposes of advising upon the extent to which individuals within hypothetical problem basedscenarios may be deemed to be liable in the law of tort• Critically discuss and evaluate the legal principles constituting the law of tort• Communicate their advice and analysis with clarity in writing

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, directed reading, independent research, computer-aided learning

Assessment MethodsEssay and essay/problem based examination. A formative semester essay (not exceeding 1750 words including footnotes) ofa problem based or essay style nature to be submitted in Semester 1. Written examination at the end of Semester 2. Thismodule can only be passed at an honours level.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to LLB Law with a Modern Language, LLB Law with Politics, LLB Law and Criminology or Semester onlyVisiting Students.

Lectures 35Seminars








LW1150 Law of Tort





100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: John HartshorneMark Scheme: UG Honours Level



100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: John HartshorneMark Scheme: UG Honours Level


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, typical students should be able to: • Analyse problem based scenarios and identify the relevant legal issues arising within them• Identify the relevant legal principles applicable to these issues• Apply the legal principles for the purposes of advising upon the extent to which individuals within hypothetical problem basedscenarios may be deemed to be liable in the law of tort• Critically discuss and evaluate the legal principles constituting the law of tort• Communicate their advice and analysis with clarity in writing

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, directed reading, independent research, computer-aided learning

Assessment MethodsEssay of a problem based or essay style nature (not exceeding 2,500 words including footnotes). This module can only bepassed at an honours level.

Pre-RequisitesAvailable to Semester only Visiting Students

Co-Requisites


Lectures 17Seminars








LW1151 Law of Tort (Study Abroad)




001 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 3.25 Hours (Final) 100 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Adam CyganMark Scheme: UG Honours Level


Intended Learning Outcomes By the end of this module, typical students should be able to:- identify the fundamental principles of the constitutional law and the institutional framework of the EU.- identify the key features of the four freedoms which underpin the EU’s internal market- apply EU legal principles, whether of constitutional law or of the internal market, to factual situations.- communicate clearly in writing, including an ability to use EU legal materials, such as Treaties, legislation and case-law ofthe Court of Justice of the European Union.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, private study and Blackboard

Assessment MethodsWritten examination. Formative semester essay of 1500 words (including footnotes) at the end of Semester 1. This modulecan only be passed at an honours level.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester only Visiting Students.

Lectures 40Seminars








LW2240 European Union Law





100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Adam CyganMark Scheme: UG Honours Level



100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Adam CyganMark Scheme: UG Honours Level


Lectures 20Seminars








LW2241 European Union Law (Study Abroad)



Intended Learning OutcomesIn Semester 1 students will be introduced to the fundamental basics of the constitutional law and the institutional framework ofthe EU.Students will examine the process of EU integration and consider the development of the EU by way of successive Treatyreforms and other legislative developments; students will foster a critical engagement of core principles underlyingconstitutional law of the EU (including, for example: relationships between the Court of Justice of the European Union andnational courts, the nature and scope of EU competence, general principles of EU law, obligations placed on Member Statesand on EU institutions). Students will be equipped with a thorough knowledge of key procedural law and legal actions (toinclude, for example: enforcement actions, references for preliminary ruling, actions for annulment), and foster an ability tocritically analyse their development and application in factual situations by reference to Treaty provisions and relevant caselaw; Students will foster engagement with relevant academic literature on the topics covered.Throughout the course of study students will be required to use key transferable skills. Students will be required tomanipulate, collate and evaluate primary and secondary materials of European Union law at a sophisticated level; Embarkupon innovative thinking about the problems facing EU constitutional law; Apply their knowledge to solve practical legalproblems.In Semester 2 this module focuses principally on the four freedoms which underpin the EU’s Internal Market, and alsoconsider various flanking policies considered essential for its successful operation, for example EU consumer policy, EUenvironmental policy and EU employment law.The role of the European Court of Justice and the various approaches to economic integration are studied in depth, togetherwith the legislative initiatives which collectively have created the world’s largest single trading market. Students will analysethe historical and institutional evolution of the European single market idea and to reflect on the forces shaping Europeaneconomic integration; evaluate the development, operation and supervision of the single market, the rationale for legislativeharmonisation and the judicial construction of a post-market EU where the values of EU citizenship and a social Europe areincreasingly prominent ; critically assess EU law on the free movement of goods, persons, capital and services andappreciate the profound impact of European integration on the lives of citizens and traders; Reflect on the challenges facingthe European Union in these areas and to identify the economic and political constraints that shape EU trade law and policy.Throughout the course of study students will be required to use key transferable skills. Students will be required tomanipulate, collate and evaluate primary and secondary materials of European Union law at a sophisticated level; Embarkupon innovative thinking about the problems facing the operation of the internal market; Apply their knowledge to solvepractical legal problems.


Assessment MethodsAssessed Essay not exceeding 1500 words including footnotes to be submitted at the end of Semester 1 or Semester 2.

Pre-RequisitesAvailable to Semester only Visiting Students.Semester 1 – NoneSemester 2 - Prior knowledge of Semester 1

Co-Requisites


LW2241 European Union Law (Study Abroad)




001 Coursework (Assessed Essay (not exceeding 4000 words includingfootnotes) (Final)

100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Peter CumperMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit

Academic Year: 2014/5Module Level: Year 2Scheme: UGDepartment: LawCredits:

LecturesSeminars

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials


Guided Independent StudyDemonstration



Total Module Hours


LW2271 Human Rights and Civil Liberties (Study Abroad)




001 Assessed coursework (not exceeding 3,500 words includingfootnotes) (Final)

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Sean ThomasMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Period: Semester 2Occurence: E2Coordinator: Sean ThomasMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module students will be able to:- outline the main principles of personal property law; - Analyse these legal principles- Apply these legal principles to practical and theoretical issues as appropriate; discuss the commercial context in which the legal principles operate.

Teaching and Learning MethodsThe module will be taught by means of lectures, tutorials, private study and Blackboard.

Assessment MethodsAssessed coursework (not exceeding 3,500 words including footnotes) (100% of the mark).

Pre-RequisitesAvailable to Year 2 students only

Co-Requisites


Lectures 21Seminars








LW2291 Principles of Personal Property Law




001 Assessed Essay (Not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) 25002 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 3.25 Hours 75 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Cosmo GrahamMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of this module, a typical student will be able to: - define the basic principles of the law and policy regulating competition in the United Kingdom and the European Union; - identify the economic and political background in order to understand the development and application of competition law inthe UK and the EU; - outline some comparative element with US antitrust law; - outline some of the economic theories which underpin European competition law; - identify the policy considerations which shape and constrain competition law in Europe; - explain the substantive content of European competition law; - explain the procedural rules relating to the application of competition law in Europe.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, 2 hour seminars, private study and Blackboard

Assessment MethodsAssessed essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) at the end of semester 1 and written examination (end ofsemester 2).

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester 1 only Visting Students.

Lectures 44Seminars 16








LW3210 Competition Law and Policy





100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Cosmo GrahamMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesThis module gives students an understanding of:• The economic and political background to understand the development and application of competition law in the UK and theEU• the economic theories which underpin competition law;• the application of Articles 101,102 and the merger control regulation

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, seminars, private study, and Blackboard

Assessment MethodsAssessed essay not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes at the end of Semester 1.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester 2 only Visiting Students.









LW3211 Competition Law and Policy (Study Abroad)




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) 40002 Examination (including 15 minutes reading time) 2.25 Hours (Final) 60 2.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Oxana GolynkerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of the module, a typical student should be able to:- discuss the basic principles and theories relating to individual and collective dimensions of Employment Law;- apply those principles and theories to the provisions of relevant legislation and case law;- present clearly, in writing, the relevant information and arguments.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, seminars, guided independent study and Blackboard. Formative practice essay of 1,000 words (includingfootnotes) in Semester 1.

Assessment MethodsAssessed essay at the end of Semester 1 (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) and written examination at the endof Semester 2.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites










LW3230 Employment Law




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 2,500 words including footnotes)(Final))

100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Oxana GolynkerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 2,500 words including footnotes)(Final))

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Oxana GolynkerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesSemester 1

The module covers the historical development, sources and institutions of employment law; the contract of employment;working conditions; equality law; the termination of employment, and business reorganisation.

The aims of the module are to introduce students to the legislation, case law and theoretical questions relating to individualand collective employment relations; encourage critical analysis of the principles and issues addressed; promote thedevelopment of written communication skills. By the end of the module, students should be able to understand the legislation,case law and theories covered in the module; critically evaluate the relevant principles and issues; present clearly, in writing,the relevant information and arguments.

Semester 2

This module covers reconciliation of work and family life; freedom of association; information and consultation rights;collective bargaining; industrial action, and human rights in employment law.

The aims of the module are to introduce students to the legislation, case law and theoretical questions relating to individualand collective employment relations; encourage critical analysis of the principles and issues addressed; promote thedevelopment of written communication skills. By the end of the module, students should be able to discuss the legislation,case law and theories covered in the module; critically evaluate the relevant principles and issues; present clearly, in writing,the relevant information and arguments.









LW3231 #MULTIVALUE



Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, seminars, private study and Blackboard

Assessment MethodsAssessed essay (not exceeding 2,500 words including footnotes) at the end of either semester 1 or semester 2,


Co-Requisites


LW3231 #MULTIVALUE




001 Assessed essay (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) 25002 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 2.25 hours (Final) 75 2.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Eugenia Caracciolo di TorellaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of this module, a typical student will be able to:- outline the main features of English law relating to: the formation and breakdown of marital and non-marital relationships,including the legal status of ‘civil partnership’ available to same-sex couples; the law relating to children and relevantinternational standards and practices, in particular, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and private law aspects ofchild law, such as contact and residence disputes;- outline the relationship between family law and the formulation of public policy on the family; - critically discuss the origins and direction of the legal regulation of family relationships, including an analysis of the influenceof European and international sources on the national legal order - apply the principles analysed to practical scenarios.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, private study and Blackboard; formative practice essay in Semester 1.

Assessment MethodsAssessed essay in Semester 1 and written examination in Semester 2.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 44Seminars








LW3250 Family Law





100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Eugenia Caracciolo di TorellaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit



100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Eugenia Caracciolo di TorellaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesStudents studying in the first semester will have been introduced to the main features of English law relating to the formationand breakdown of marital and non-marital relationships, including the legal status of ‘civil partnership’ available to same-sexcouples. It will have explored the relationship between family law and the formulation of public policy on the family; equippedstudents to think critically about the origins and direction of the legal regulation of family relationships; encouraged students toappreciate the influence of European and international sources on the national legal order and developed students’ skills inresearch and in oral and written expression.

Students studying in the second semester, will have discussed and analysed the main features of English law relating tochildren and relevant international standards and practices, in particular, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child; haveexamined private law aspects of child law, such as contact and residence disputes; be equipped to think critically about thephenomenon of child abuse and related public law interventions, including an introduction to the law of adoption; havedeveloped skills in research and in oral and written expression. At the end of the module students will be able to apply theprinciples analysed to practical scenarios.


Assessment MethodsAssessed essay (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) at the end of either Semester 1 or Semester 2


Co-Requisites









LW3251 Family Law (Study Abroad)




LW3251 Family Law (Study Abroad)




001 Assessed essay (not exceeding 4,000 words including footnotes) 40002 Assessed essay (not exceeding 4,000 words including footnotes)

(Final)60

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Jose MiolaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of this module, a typical student should be able to:- critically analyse and evaluate the legal regulation of health care delivery in the United Kingdom with respect to those areascovered in the module. - define the main principles of the law and provide a critical commentary of it.- outline the law relating to Medical Confidentiality; Clinical Negligence; Consent to treatment: Provision of Information andCapacity; Abortion; Assisted Reproduction; Organ Transplantation; End of Life.- apply the law to hypothetical cases including making reference to a wide range of primary and secondary legal, bioethicaland clinical source materials.


Assessment MethodsTwo assessed essays, one at the end of semester 1 and the other at the end of semester 2 each worth 50% of the overallmark and with a maximum word limit for each essay of 4,000 words including footnotes.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 40Seminars








LW3260 Medical Law




001 Assessed Essay not exceeding 4000 words including footnotes) (Final) 100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Jose MiolaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Period: Semester 1Occurence: E1Coordinator: Jose MiolaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module students will be able to critically analyse and evaluate the legal regulation of health care delivery inthe United Kingdom. They will also be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and the ability to research, relevant primary andsecondary legal, bioethical and clinical source materials.

.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials and guided independent study, supported by Blackboard.

Assessment MethodsAn assessed essay at the end of the either semester 1 worth 100% of the module mark and with a maximum word limit of4,000 words including footnotes.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








LW3261 Medical Law (Study Abroad)




001 Assessed Essay at end of Semester 1 (not exceeding 4000 wordsincluding footnotes)

25

002 Examination at end of Semester 2 (includes 15 minutes reading time)3.25 Hours (Final)

75 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Peter CumperMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of this module a typical student will be able to:- demonstrate knowledge of the principal statutory and case authorities in the areas of the constitutional protection of humanrights, anti-terrorism law, and the law relating to freedom of expression and freedom of assembly; - make appropriate reference to the Human Rights Act 1998 in relation to the protection of rights and freedoms in the UK; - evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the current methods whereby the UK's constitutional and legal orders protect civilliberties; - assess the extent to which the rights and freedoms of individuals and groups in the UK are shaped by European humanrights law, and,- display the ability to hone one’s writing skills, by effectively conveying information on the legal and policy issues covered inthe course.


Assessment MethodsThe final grade is based on an assessed essay and a written examination.An assessed Essay (not exceeding 4000 words including footnotes) at the end of Semester 1.A 3.25 hour examination (which includes 15 minutes reading time) at the end of Semester 2.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 48Seminars








LW3270 Human Rights and Civil Liberties





100




100



Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module students will be able to:- assess the legality of procurement procedures conducted by local, regional or national authorities with EU law- demonstrate skills of critical legal analysis in the assessment of potential regulatory shortcomings in the area of EU publicprocurement law and propose alternative solutions- demonstrate the ability to provide a legal opinion that takes into account business needs


Assessment MethodsThe module will be assessed by an assignment of 2,500 words (including footnotes) on a topic of their election (out of a list oftopics), which constitutes 70% of the final mark. Students will also be assessed by two written 500-word reflection papers atthe end of tutorials 2 and 4, which should summarise their understanding and critical appraisal of the topics and the readingscovered in each of them. These papers constitute the remainding 30% of the mark.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 24Seminars








LW3271 #MULTIVALUE




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3,500 words, including footnotes) 25002 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 3.25 Hours (Final) 75 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Katja ZieglerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module, students should be able to:- define the basic concepts, principles and institutions that comprise the foundations and structure of the international legalsystem, and which shape its formation and operation. - outline the sources of international law and its relation to municipal law as well as the issues of recognition, stateresponsibility and jurisdiction; - explain the role of law in the relations between states and as a controller of state conduct;- demonstrate written skills through applying the law to case studies and engage in critical discussion.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, seminars, private study and Blackboard. Un-assessed formative oral presentation and seminar paper

Assessment MethodsAssessed essay (not exceeding 3500 words including footnotes) at the end of Semester 1 and written examination at the endof Semester 2.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites










LW3280 International Law





100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Katja ZieglerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit



100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Katja ZieglerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module (semester 1), students will have gained a knowledge and appreciation of the concepts, principlesand institutions that comprise the foundations and structure of the international legal system, and which shape its formationand operation. In particular, they should be able to discuss the sources of international law, its relation to municipal law, legalissues of recognition, state responsibility and jurisdiction; they should have gained an understanding of the role of law in therelations between states and as a controller of state conduct. They will have developed problem solving skills by working oncase studies of international legal problems in the seminars. Students will also develop oral skills in argument andpresentation through seminar presentations and discussions and written skills through the assessed essay and examinationassessment methods.

At the end of this module (semester 2) the students will have gained knowledge about the international law of the use of force,human rights, international criminal law and international dispute settlement. They will have developed problem solving skillsby working on case studies of international legal problems in the seminars. Students should be able to understand therelevance and application of international law to key international issues. Students will also develop skills in argument andpresentation through analysis of contemporary issues of international law in seminars; they should be aware of the strengthsand weaknesses of international law and to be able to use the terminology of international law. Students will also develop oralskills in argument and presentation through seminar presentations and discussions and written skills through the assessedessay and examination assessment methods.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, seminars, private study and Blackboard. Un-assessed formative oral presentation and seminar paper.

Assessment MethodsAn assessed essay (not exceeding 3500 words including footnotes) takes place at the end of either semester 1 or Semester2.









LW3281 International Law (Study Abroad)



Pre-RequisitesAvailable to Semester only Visiting Students

Co-Requisites


LW3281 International Law (Study Abroad)





100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Jill MarshallMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Period: Semester 2Occurence: E2Coordinator: Jill MarshallMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module students will be able to:- critically evaluate the way law is structured around a version of the human person who is an independent individual - Explain and analyse alternative perspectives as to what it means to be a person particularly as argued by the ethic of careand notions of persons as interdependent, dependent on care, vulnerable and connected- In the light of this theoretical framework, investigate certain aspects of the regulation of caring relationships and theirpotential for abuse, in, for example: human rights law, family law, social and or healthcare law

Teaching and Learning MethodsThe module will be taught by means of lectures, tutorials, guided independent study and Blackboard.

Assessment MethodsAssessed Essay not exceeding 4000 words including footnotes (100% of the mark).

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








LW3301 Caring and the Law




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) 40 0002 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes)

(Final)60 0

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Lorna GilliesMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of Semester One, a typical student should be able to: outline the main principles of domestic sale of goods law;analyse the relevant authorities on domestic sale of goods; locate and critique the commercial context in which the legalprinciples operate; and resolve fairly complex questions on the topic.

At the end of Semester Two, a typical student should be able to: outline the main principles of international sales law; analysehow the various aspects of an international sales transaction operate and interact; analyse the relevant authorities oninternational sales transactions; identify and evaluate the development of this field; and resolve fairly complex questions onthe topic.

Teaching and Learning Methods.Lectures, tutorials, guided independent study and Blackboard.

Assessment MethodsAn assessed essay on Semester One material at the end of Semester one (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes)and an assessed essay on Semester One and Two material at the end of Semester Two (not exceeding 2500 words includingfootnotes).

Pre-RequisitesOnly available to Final Year Students

Co-Requisites


Lectures 39Seminars








LW3310 Commercial Law




001 Assessed essay (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes)(Final)

100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Lorna GilliesMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit



100



Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of Semester One, a typical student should be able to: outline the main principles of domestic sale of goods law;make appropriate reference to the Sale of Goods Act 1979 and other supporting authority; discuss the commercial context inwhich the legal principles operate; and resolve fairly complex problem questions on the topic.

At the end of Semester Two, a typical student should be able to: discuss the main principles of international trade law; explainhow the various contracts documentary sales (CIF/FOB), carriage contracts, and financing by documentary letters of credit)involved in an international trade transaction interact; make appropriate reference to supporting authority; identify ways thatthe law in this field has developed and adapted to meet commercial needs; and resolve fairly complex problem questions onthe topic.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, case presentations, private study and Blackboard.

Assessment MethodsAn assessed essay on Semester One material at the end of Semester One, not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes oran Assessed Essay on Semester Two material at the end of Semester Two, not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes.

Pre-Requisites Available to Semester only Visiting Students. If studying the Semester Two module only, additional self-study introductory reading may be required from particular chaptersof the recommended course text in use at the time of study.

Co-Requisites









LW3311 Commercial Law (Study Abroad)




LW3311 Commercial Law (Study Abroad)




001 Assessed essay not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) 20002 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 3.25 Hours (Final) 80 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Daniel AttenboroughMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of the module students should be able to:- discuss the basic principles of: the nature of companies in legal and economic terms, limited liability, the distribution ofpower within the company, the position and responsibilities of directors, the relationship between various groups with aninterest in the affairs of the company, the company’s ability to make legally binding contracts, how companies are financed,the fundamental rules governing takeovers and mergers, and the basic principles of insolvency- Critically examine the system and proposals for reform.


Assessment MethodsAssessed essay (not exceeding 2,500 words including footnotes) in semester 1 and a 3 hour written examination in semester2.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 38Seminars








LW3320 Company Law





100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Daniel AttenboroughMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit



100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Daniel AttenboroughMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesThis module examines the nature of the legal vehicles available for the carrying on of business activities, paying particularattention to the analysis of the core attributes of companies. The module examines how the law implements these featuresand the problems and policies underlying the legislation.

The module looks beyond purely technical legal issues and encourages a critical examination of the system and proposals forreform. The thrust of the module, because of time constraints, is to address the central issues of company law. Moreperipheral aspects are considered in Legal Practice Courses and Masters courses.

On completion of semester 1 a typical student should be able to discuss the basic principles of: the nature of companies inlegal and economic terms, limited liability, the distribution of power within the company, the position and responsibilities ofdirectors, and the relationship between various groups with an interest in the affairs of the company,

On completion of semester 2 a typical student should be able to discuss the basic principles of: the company’s ability to makelegally binding contracts, how companies are financed, the fundamental rules governing takeovers and mergers, and thebasic principles of Insolvency.


Assessment MethodsVisiting only semester 1 students: assessed essay (not exceeding 2,000 words including footnotes); Visiting only semester 2 students: assessed essay (not exceeding 2,000 words including footnotes).

Lectures 18Seminars








LW3321 Company Law (Study Abroad)




Visiting Semester 2 only students will need to have read Part I-III of the current recommended Company Law textbook

Visiting Semester 2 only students will need to have read Part I-III of the current recommended Company Law textbook

Co-Requisites


LW3321 Company Law (Study Abroad)




001 Assessed essay not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) 25 0002 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 3.25 Hours (Final) 75 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Lorna GilliesMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of Semester One, a typical student should be able to: outline the basic principles of private international law andthe rules on jurisdiction, choice of law and recognition of foreign judgments in civil and commercial matters; makeappropriate reference to English statutes, EU secondary legislation, UK/CJEU case law and other supporting authority;discuss the relevant policy considerations in which the legal principles operate and resolve fairly complex problem questionson the topic.

At the end of Semester Two, a typical student should be able to outline the private international law rules relating to particularprivate disputes with a multi-state element; make appropriate reference to English statutes, EU secondary legislation, UK/CJEU case law and other supporting authority; discuss the relevant policy considerations in which the legal principles operateand resolve fairly complex problem questions on the topic.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, private study, and Blackboard

Assessment MethodsAn assessed essay on Semester One material at the end of Semester One (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes)and written examination on both Semester One and Semester Two material at the end of Semester Two.

Pre-RequisitesAvailable to Final Year students only

Co-Requisites


Lectures 40Seminars








LW3330 Conflict of Laws





100




100



Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of Semester One, a typical student should be able to: outline the basic principles of private international law andthe rules on jurisdiction, choice of law and recognition of foreign judgments in civil and commercial matters; makeappropriate reference to English statutes, EU secondary legislation, UK/CJEU case law and other supporting authority;discuss the relevant policy considerations in which the legal principles operate and resolve fairly complex problem questionson the topic.

At the end of Semester Two, a typical student should be able to outline the private international law rules relating to particularprivate disputes (such as English choice of law rules on domicile, cross-border divorce jurisdiction, choice of law rules onvalidity of marriage) with a multi-state element; make appropriate reference to English statutes, EU secondary legislation, UK/CJEU case law and other supporting authority; discuss the relevant policy considerations in which the legal principles operateand resolve fairly complex problem questions on the topic.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, private study, and Blackboard.

Assessment MethodsAn assessed essay on Semester One material at the end of Semester One, not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes oran Assessed essay on Semester Two material at the end of Semester Two not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes,

Pre-RequisitesAvailable to Semester only Visiting Students.If studying the Semester Two module only, additional introductory reading may be required from particular chapters of therecommended course text in use at the time of study.

Co-Requisites









LW3331 Conflicts of Laws (Study Abroad)




LW3331 Conflicts of Laws (Study Abroad)




001 Assessed essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) 40002 Assessed essay (not exceeding 4000 words including footnotes)

(Final)60

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Charlotte WalshMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of this module, a typical student will be able to:• access a wide variety of material relating to the phenomena of crime and the criminal justice system;• produce a well-researched, coherent piece of written coursework;• describe and evaluate a variety of theoretical criminological frameworks;• critically analyse the social and political context in which the criminal justice system operates.


Assessment MethodsSemester One: Assessment Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) (40%)Semester Two: Assessment Essay (not exceeding 4000 words including footnotes) (60%)

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 40Seminars








LW3350 Criminology




001 Assessed Essay in Semester1 (not exceeding 3000 words includingfootnotes) (Final)

100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Charlotte WalshMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


001 Assessed Essay in Semester1 (not exceeding 3000 words includingfootnotes) (Final)

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Charlotte WalshMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of this module, a typical student will be able to:• access a wide variety of material relating to the phenomena of crime and the criminal justice system;• produce a well-researched, coherent piece of written coursework;• describe and evaluate a variety of theoretical criminological frameworks;• critically analyse the social and political context in which the criminal justice system operates.


Assessment MethodsAssessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) (100%) at the end of each semester.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








LW3351 Criminology (Study Abroad)





Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Dawn WatkinsMark Scheme: UG Honours Level


Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of this module, students will be equipped to:

1) demonstrate un understanding of the distinctive nature of the equitable jurisdiction and its continuing impact upon English law, both generally and with reference to discrete areas of law;

2) detail the requirements for creating a valid trust, and demonstrate an understanding of the obligations and duties that arise from this; particularly those of the trustee 3) analyse and identify the various situations in which trusts occur informally and comment critically on the law that governs these areas;

4) demonstrate written skills through applying the law to case studies

On completion of this module, students will be equipped to:

1) demonstrate un understanding of the distinctive nature of the equitable jurisdiction and its continuing impact upon English law, both generally and with reference to discrete areas of law;

2) detail the requirements for creating a valid trust, and demonstrate an understanding of the obligations and duties that arise from this; particularly those of the trustee 3) analyse and identify the various situations in which trusts occur informally and comment critically on the law that governs these areas;

4) demonstrate written skills through applying the law to case studies

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, directed reading, formative coursework and Blackboard

Assessment MethodsWritten examination at the end of Semester 2. A formative semester essay at the end of Semester 1 (not exceeding 1800words including footnotes).

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Lectures 38Seminars








LW3370 Equity and Trusts



Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester ony Visiting Students

LW3370 Equity and Trusts




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 2,500 words including footnotes) 25 0002 Examination ( plus 15 minutes reading time) 2.25 hours (Final) 75 2.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Barbara BoguszMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of this module, a typical student will be able to: - critically evaluate the judgments of the English courts and the European Courts in their interpretation and application of legalregulatory regimes in intellectual property law; - Discuss the application of EU law to domestic intellectual property law, mainly in connection with EU directives/regulationson trade mark and copyright law; - analyse complex factual information systematically, to utilise abstract ideas in an argument, and to reason logically;- solve legal problems and to construct and present alternative, logical arguments and creative solutions to legal problems;


Assessment MethodsA summative assessment essay not exceeding 2,500 words including footnotes (to be completed by the end of the firstsemester. At the end of Semester 2, a two hour (plus 15 minutes reading time) unseen examination paper which coversmaterial from both semester one and two.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 40Seminars








LW3380 Intellectual Property Law





100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Barbara BoguszMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit



100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Barbara BoguszMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesSemester 1

This module is designed to have the following learning outcomes:

Be able to critically evaluate the judgments of the English courts and the European Courts in their interpretation andapplication of legal regulatory regimes in intellectual property law; Be able to identify the different nature and objectives of thespecific intellectual property rights; Be able to discuss the legal issues arising from the protection of different intellectualproperty rights; Discuss the application of EU law to domestic intellectual property law, mainly in connection with EUdirectives/regulations on trade mark and/or copyright law; Ability analyse complex factual information systematically, to utiliseabstract ideas in an argument, and to reason logically;

Semester 2

This module is designed to have the following learning outcomes:

Be able to critically evaluate the judgments of the English courts and the European Courts in their interpretation andapplication of legal regulatory regimes in intellectual property law; Be able to identify the different nature and objectives of thespecific intellectual property rights; Be able to discuss the legal issues arising from the protection of different intellectualproperty rights; Discuss the application of EU law to domestic intellectual property law, mainly in connection with EUdirectives/regulations on trade mark and/or copyright law; Ability analyse complex factual information systematically, to utiliseabstract ideas in an argument, and to reason logically;


Lectures 20Seminars








LW3381 Intellectual Property (Study Abroad)



Assessment MethodsA summative assessment essay not exceeding 2,500 words including footnotes to be completed by the end of the semester.

Pre-RequisitesAvailable to Semester only Visitng Students.

Co-Requisites


LW3381 Intellectual Property (Study Abroad)





(Final)60

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Stefano BerteaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesOn completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: outline the views of the legal philosophers studied in themodule; expound and criticise the ideas of selected schools of thought in jurisprudence; articulate and justify a position onissues concerning the relationship between law and society; demonstrate systematic reading and clarity of expression; and,demonstrate an ability to develop a coherent argument in support of a theoretical position on the nature and functions of law.


Assessment MethodsAssessed essay (not exceeding 4000 words including footnotes to be submitted at the end of Semester 1)Assessed essay (not exceeding 4000 words including footnotes to be submitted at the end of Semester 2)

Pre-RequisitesThis module requires no prior knowledge of law and legal systems

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester only Visiting Students

Lectures 44Seminars








LW3410 Jurisprudence





100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Stefano BerteaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit



100



Intended Learning OutcomesThese modules provide an opportunity for rigorous study of selected topics in jurisprudence and legal theory.

Semester 1 gives a broad overview of ‘traditional’ Anglo-American legal thought on the origins and justification of legalsystems. Specifically, it discusses naturalism, realism, legal positivism, and their criticisms. By the end of this module,students will have had an opportunity to study leading ‘traditional’ philosophical texts related to law, and to think about thenature of law and its connectivity with morality. Typical students should be able to demonstrate familiarity with the writing ofLon L. Fuller, John Austin, H.L.A. Hart, Ronald Dworkin, and Hans Kelsen; demonstrate systematic reading and clarity ofexpression; demonstrate an ability to develop an argument in support of a position and to anticipate and to answer objectionsto that position; work as part of a group in enhancing their knowledge.

Semester 2 focuses on ‘contemporary’ perspectives on democracy, equality, rights, feminist jurisprudence, and theimplications of globalization for legal theory. By the end of this module, students will have had an opportunity to studycontemporary philosophical texts related to law; articulate and justify a considered and coherent position on issues concerningthe relationship between law and society; demonstrate an ability to develop an argument in support of a position and toanticipate and to answer objections to that position; work as part of a group in enhancing their knowledge.


Assessment MethodsAssessed essays at the end of either Semester 1 or 2 (not exceeding 4,000 words including footnotes).

Pre-RequisitesThis module requires no prior knowledge of law and legal systems









LW3411 Jurisprudence (Study Abroad)



Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsAvailable to Semester only Visiting Students

LW3411 Jurisprudence (Study Abroad)





Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: John HartshorneMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of this module, a typical student will be able to:• Analyse problem based scenarios and identify the relevant legal issues arising within them• Provide advice upon the extent to which items of evidence may be admissible in criminal and civil proceedings withreference to the rules of evidence• Provide advice upon the extent to which jury directions may be required in respect of certain items of evidence• Critically discuss and evaluate rules of evidence• Communicate their advice and analysis with clarity in writing

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, directed reading, independent research

Assessment MethodsEssay and problem/essay based examination. A formative semester essay (not exceeding 2000 words including footnotes) ofa problem based or essay style nature to be submitted in Semester 1 and Written examination in Semester 2.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester only students.

Lectures 38Seminars








LW3420 Law of Evidence





100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: John HartshorneMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit



100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: John HartshorneMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesIn semester 1 students will learn about the following topics within the Law of Evidence:• The burden and standard of proof• Confessions and inferences from the accused’s silence• The questioning of witnesses and special measures for vulnerable and intimidated witnesses• Evidence of character

At the end of this module, a typical student will be able to analyse problem based scenarios relating to the above topics andidentify the relevant legal issues arising within them, provide advice upon the extent to which items evidence falling within theabove topics may be admissible in criminal and civil proceedings with reference to the rules of evidence, provide advice uponthe extent to which jury directions may be required in respect of certain items of evidence falling within the above topics,critically discuss and evaluate rules of evidence relating to the above topics, communicate their advice and analysis withclarity in writing.

In semester 2 students will learn about the following topics within the Law of Evidence:• Identification evidence• Illegally and improperly obtained evidence• Hearsay evidence• Expert evidence

At the end of this module, a typical student will be able to analyse problem based scenarios relating to the above topics andidentify the relevant legal issues arising within them, provide advice upon the extent to which items evidence falling within theabove topics may be admissible in criminal and civil proceedings with reference to the rules of evidence, provide advice uponthe extent to which jury directions may be required in respect of certain items of evidence falling within the above topics,critically discuss and evaluate rules of evidence relating to the above topics, communicate their advice and analysis withclarity in writing.

Lectures 19Seminars








LW3421 Law of Evidence (Study Abroad)



Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, directed reading, independent research

Assessment MethodsEssay of a problem based or essay style nature to be submitted at the end of semester 1 or semester 2. The essay should beno more than 2500 words including footnotes.

Pre-RequisitesSemester 1 – NoneSemester 2 – Some knowledge of the law of evidence within their own jurisdiction

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsAvailable ONLY to Visiting Students

LW3421 Law of Evidence (Study Abroad)





(Final)60

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Stefano BerteaMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesBy the end of this module, a typical student will be able to:- outline the key debates in the law and political theory arena- identify the key terms and thinkers in both the positivist and critical camps, and explain the overlaps and divergencesbetween these competing perspectives.- define the basic principles of: normative legal theory, and the central question of the duty to obey the law (or politicalobligation)- explain the fundamental principles of governmentality studies - apply the method of discourse analysis to any policy area- .


Assessment MethodsAssessed essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) at the end of Semester 1 and an Assessed Essay of 4000words including footnotes in Semester 2.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 44Seminars








LW3430 Law and Political Theory





100




100



Intended Learning OutcomesThis course introduces students to various debates at the interface between law and political theory. In Semester 1 the focusis on normative legal theory, and the central question of the duty to obey the law (or political obligation). Semester 2 focuseson critical theories of law and society, with particular emphasis on the Marxist critique of law, but also taking into account theCritical Legal Studies and Postmodernist critiques.

At the end of Semester 1 students will have a firm grasp on key elements in normative legal theory, and an understanding ofthe competing arguments in the debate on political obligation.

At the end of Semester 2 students will have a clear understanding of the Marxist critique of law, as well as an appreciation ofthe contributions of the Critical Legal Studies and Postmodernist schools of legal critique.


Assessment MethodsAssessed essay (not exceeding 3,000 words including footnotes).

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsOnly available to Semester only Visiting Students.

Lectures 22Seminars








LW3431 Law and Political Theory (Study Abroad)




001 Assessd Essay (not exceeding 4000 words including footnotes) (Final) 100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Veronique VoruzMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Period: Semester 1Occurence: E1Coordinator: Veronique VoruzMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module students will be able to:- Critically discuss the different paradigms of mental health/mental illness - Critically analyse mental health policy - Explain the legal principles relating to Mental Health Law in their social, historical and political context - Apply these legal principles to fact situations

Teaching and Learning MethodsThe module will be taught by means of lectures, tutorials, guided independent study and Blackboard.

Assessment MethodsAssessed essay (not exceeding 4,000 words including footnotes), 100% of the mark.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 22Seminars








LW3451 Mental Health Law




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) 25002 Examination (Written examination of 3 hours with 15 minutes reading

time.) (Final)75 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ECoordinator: Bernard RyanMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesThis module is concerned with the field of migration law in Britain, which covers immigration law, nationality law and asylumlaw. On completion of this module, students will be able to

Outline the history of migration to Britain, and of its legal regulationIndicate the sources of immigration law, nationality law and asylum law in BritainEvaluate the main intellectual and political controversies in the fields of nationality, immigration and asylum law in BritainAnalyse the legal rules governing the acquisition and loss of British citizenship Explain the system of immigration control and immigration law in BritainAnalyse the main immigration categories in Britain, including economic migration and family migrationAnalyse the law of asylum, under the Refugee Convention and deriving from other sources of international protectionAnalyse the law relating to the deportation of foreign nationalsAnalyse the implications of European Union law and the European Convention on Human Rights for immigration rights inBritain.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, 2 hour seminars (fortnightly), private study and Blackboard

Assessment MethodsAssessed essay at the end of semester 1 ( not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) ; written examination at the end ofsemester 2. (Written examination of 3 hours with 15 minutes reading time.)

Pre-RequisitesConstitutional and Administrative Law

Co-RequisitesEU Law










LW3460 Immigration Law




001 Course work (2x500 word reflection papers completed after tutorials 2and 4)

30

002 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 2,500 words including footnotes)(Final)

70

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ECoordinator: Albert Sanchez GraellsMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Period: Semester 1Occurence: E1Coordinator: Albert Sanchez GraellsMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module students will be able to:- assess the legality of procurement procedures conducted by local, regional or national authorities with EU law- demonstrate skills of critical legal analysis in the assessment of potential regulatory shortcomings in the area of EU publicprocurement law and propose alternative solutions- demonstrate the ability to provide a legal opinion that takes into account business needs


Assessment MethodsThe module will be assessed by an assignment of 2,500 words (including footnotes) on a topic of their election (out of a list oftopics), which constitutes 70% of the final mark. Students will also be assessed by two written 500-word reflection papers atthe end of tutorials 2 and 4, which should summarise their understanding and critical appraisal of the topics and the readingscovered in each of them. These papers constitute the remainding 30% of the mark.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








LW3471 EU Public Procurement Law




001 Assessed essay (not exceeding 4, 000 words including footnotes(Final))

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ECoordinator: Sebastian PeyerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Period: Semester 2Occurence: E2Coordinator: Sebastian PeyerMark Scheme: UG Pass for Credit


Intended Learning OutcomesAt the end of this module students will be able to:- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic economic principles behind legal institutions- Apply these principles to legal problems- Demonstrate the capacity to analyse the law from an economic perspective- Demonstrate the ability to resolve legal problems in a creative way.

Teaching and Learning MethodsThe module will be taught by means of lectures, seminars and guided independent study, supported by Blackboard.

Assessment MethodsProblem-based essay (100% of the mark). Students will be required to assess one or more factual situations (either from anactual case, or a hypothetical scenario) from a law and economics perspective and to provide their reasoned opinion aboutthe economically most efficient legal solution.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites










LW3481 Law and Economics: An Introduction


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Module Specification - University of Leicester · 2015-08-05 · Academic Year: 2014/5 Module Level: Year 1 Scheme: UG Department: Law Credits: 15 Intended Learning Outcomes At the