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Module Specification

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

001 Law Maitrise 100

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator:Mark Scheme: UG Module Grade Only

Academic Year: 2018/9Module Level: Year 4Scheme: UGDepartment: LawCredits: 120

LecturesSeminars

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials

FieldworkProject Supervision

Guided Independent StudyDemonstration

Supervised time in studio/workshopWork Based Learning

PlacementYear Abroad

Total Module Hours

Student Workload (hours)

LMYR3 Law Maitrise Year 3

Last Published: 20 April 2020



001 Law Maitrise 100

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator:Mark Scheme: UG Module Grade Only


LecturesSeminars






Total Module Hours


LMYR4 Law Maitrise Year 4




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

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Cosmo GrahamMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesOn successful completion of the 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, seminars, private study and Blackboard VLE.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester only Visitng Students

Lectures 46Seminars

Practical Classes & WorkshopsTutorials 9


Guided Independent Study 246Demonstration


Placement 0Year Abroad

Total Module Hours 300


LW1120 Constitutional and Administrative Law



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesUniversity students are expected to engage in independent study in order to develop their knowledge and skills; each studentmight approach this differently and through individual working patterns. Within this Module students will additionally besupported in their studies with guided activities which include:

Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in TutorialsGeneric feedback provided for formative and summative assessments which will be available on BlackboardStructured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 2 formative essay (word limit of 1000 wordsincluding footnotes).

LW1120 Constitutional and Administrative Law




001 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 3.25 hours (Final) 80 3.42002 Attendance at tutorials and completion of online MCQs 5003 Assessed essay (not exceeding 1500 words including footnotes) 15

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Nicola JacksonMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesIn this module we will examine the principles of Contract Law: how contracts are formed; the terms of the contract and theenforceability of unfair terms; we consider the vitiating factors that affect the validity of contracts. We examine the basicprinciples concerning performance of contracts, frustration and breach of contract, and remedies for breach, including third-party remedies. We consider the key principles that regulate these issues and any relevant statutory provisions, and how bothhave been applied and interpreted by the courts.

On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

Describe the basic principles of the law of contract regulating the formation and terms of contracts, including the enforceabilityof e.g. unfair terms. Identify factors that will affect the validity of contracts, for example mistake.

Describe the basic principles of the law of contract concerning performance, frustration and breach of contract, and remediesfor breach including third-party remedies.

Solve legal problems by applying these principles to hypothetical fact situations.

Engage in critical analysis of certain principles.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly in writing.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, guided Student Workgroups, Blackboard Discussion Boards, formativeassessment (not exceeding 1000 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date.

Assessment MethodsExamination; Summative essay 1,500 words with feedback on one or more of these topics, e.g. unfair terms.

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester only Visiting Students

Lectures 37Seminars








LW1130 Contract Law



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStudent Workgroup activities set for completion before each Tutorial. This is monitored by tutors in the face-to-face tutorials.Online Multiple Choice. Automatic detailed feedback is given.Specifically written e-book on Blackboard containing problem solving and essay writing skills material and exercises, designedto help students learn these critical thinking skills. Students can discuss these in Tutorial. Some of the exercises arediscussed, with feedback given, on the Blackboard Discussion Board.Tutorials: Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback.Online tutorial(s) with support from tutors in feedback hours, automated feedback for MCQs, and monitored BlackboardDiscussion Board with set exercises and feedback.Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the practice essay in Semester 2.Monitored blackboard discussion boards.Tutor office and feedback hours.Examination preparation lecture(s).

Generic feedback for May examination which will be available on Blackboard.An opportunity to review examination papers.

LW1130 Contract Law




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

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: John HartshorneMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme



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, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards, Blackboard self-assessment exercises,formative essay (not exceeding 1750 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1.

Assessment Methods

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.

Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesSet reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorials.Completion of Blackboard self-assessment exercises in semesters 1 and 2.Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative essay. Monitored Blackboard discussion boards.Tutor feedback hours.Generic feedback provided for formative and summative assessments which will be available on Blackboard.An opportunity to review examination papers.

Lectures 35Seminars








LW1150 Law of Tort




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) 100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ACoordinator: Tony ColeMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Describe the essential features and operation of the English legal system and legal profession

Explain the role of courts in dispute resolution

Engage with the different approaches to ascertaining and interpreting law

Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent legal research and work with legal materials and texts

Critically analyse and discuss the development of laws

Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly in writing

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials and student discussion groups, and electronic exercises via Blackboard. Formative written coursework (notexceeding 1000 words including footnotes).The emphasis of the module will be on teaching students how to think critically about the structures through which the legalsystem operates in order to improve their understanding of the legal system and their future ability to act as lawyers withinthat system.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsOnly Available to LLB Law, LLB Law Senior Status, LLB/Maitrise and LLB Law with Criminology

Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStructured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative essay Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorialsTutor feedback hoursGeneric feedback provided for formative and summative assessments which will be available on Blackboard

Lectures 20Seminars








LW1171 Analysing the English Legal System




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) insemester 2

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ACoordinator: Kate GoochMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Critically explain the relationship between law, justice and legitimacy.

Identify critical and contextual approaches to the study of law as a social phenomenon.

Describe the boundaries of legal relationships and the role of the nation state in creating and legitimating law.

Critically analyse legal issues from a socio-legal perspective.

Explain the use of discretion in legal reasoning.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly in writing.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials and student discussion groups, and electronic exercises via Blackboard. Formative written coursework

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsOnly Available to LLB Law, LLB Law Senior Status, LLB/Maitrise and LLB Law with Criminology

Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesDirected reading and independent research; computer aided learning. A formative written coursework to be submitted inSemester 2.

Lectures 20Seminars








LW1172 Law, Justice and Society




001 Examination 100 2.25

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ACoordinator: Troy LaversMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesThe aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the overarching legal framework and components of the Canadian legalsystem, including the sources, theories and fundamental principles of law in Canada (eg federalism). In addition, it will outlinethe relative role and responsibilities of the three branches of government, the judicial review function of the courts, the treaty-making process and relationship between international and domestic law, approaches to judicial interpretation (statutoryinterpretation and Federal and Charter review), and the special relationship Aboriginal Peoples with the Canadian State.

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:To provide an introduction to and an overview of Canada’s legal system and the role of law in Canadian societyTo review various legal theories as they apply to Canadian lawTo introduce the overarching legal framework within which the particular areas of law studied in other courses operateTo outline the various sources of Canadian law ExaminationTo compare the different branches of Canadian government Examination; Semester 2 formative essay and to criticallyanalyse the relationships between and among themFundamental Principles of the Canadian Legal System (including Federalism, Rule of Law, Parliamentary Sovereignty,Constitutional Supremacy, Separation of Powers)To provide an understanding of the Canadian treaty-making process and the implementation of international law into domesticlawTo provide an understanding of the special relationship Aboriginal Peoples have with the Canadian State, and to enableapplicants to critically assess the impact of the Canadian legal system upon Aboriginal and other minority communitiesTo provide an understanding of the nature and function of judicial review and of the basic approaches to statutoryinterpretation and constitutional interpretation (Charter and Federalism Review)

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, participatory workshops, guided independent study, and individual formative essay assignment not exceeding 500words (including footnotes).

Lectures 12Seminars

Practical Classes & Workshops 10Tutorials







LW2181 Foundations of Canadian Law (FCL)



Assessment MethodsIntended Learning Outcome How AssessedTo provide an introduction to and an overview of Canada’s legalsystem and the role of law in Canadian societyExamination; Semester 2 formative essaytogether with feedbackTo review various legal theories as they apply to Canadian law Examination; Semester 2 formative essaytogether with feedbackTo introduce the overarching legal framework within which theparticular areas of law studied in other courses operateExamination; Semester 2 formative essaytogether with feedbackTo outline the various sources of Canadian law Examination; Semester 2 formative essaytogether with feedbackTo compare the different branches of Canadian government Examination and to critically analyse the relationships betweenand among them; Semester 2 formative essay together with feedbackFundamental Principles of the Canadian Legal System (including Federalism, Rule of Law, Parliamentary Sovereignty,Constitutional Supremacy, Separation of Powers)Examination; Semester 2 formative essay together with feedbackTo provide an understanding of the Canadian treaty-making process and the implementation of international law into domesticlawExamination; Semester 2 formative essay together with feedbackTo provide an understanding of the special relationship Aboriginal Peoples have with the Canadian State, and to enableapplicants to critically assess the impact of the Canadian legal system upon Aboriginal and other minority communities;Examination; Semester 2 formative essay together with feedbackTo provide an understanding of the nature and function of judicial review and of the basic approaches to statutoryinterpretation and constitutional interpretation (Charter and Federalism Review)Examination; Semester 2 formative essay together with feedback

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-

Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStructured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 2 formative individual essay.Opportunity to discuss Formative essay with a tutor.Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorials.Tutor feedback hours.Revision lecture for examination preparation.Generic feedback provided for formative assessment.An opportunity to review examination papers with a tutor.Blackboard list of electronic resources, further readings and current developments to consult and deepen analysis andknowledge.Guest lectures of visiting legal academics on relevant topic of Canadian law when available.

LW2181 Foundations of Canadian Law (FCL)




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

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Sally KydMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme



Critically discuss the basic principles of criminal liability and how these relate to the overall objectives of the criminal law andpunishment

Discuss from a theoretical perspective how the current law could be reformed to accord better with the basic principles ofcriminal law

Solve complex problems relating to criminal liability for specific offences including non-fatal and sexual offences against theperson, homicide offences and property offences

Identify where defences arise and exclude irrelevant issues in solving problems relating to criminal liability; apply statute andcase law to hypothetical scenarios to determine the legality or otherwise of particular behaviour

Communicate clearly in writing, including an ability to use legal materials, such as legislation and case-law

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards and formative assignment (not exceeding 1500words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsNot available to Semester only Visiting students.

Lectures 42Seminars








LW2220 Criminal Law




Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative essaySet reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorialsMonitored Blackboard discussion boardsTutor feedback hoursGeneric feedback provided for formative and summative assessments which will be available on Blackboard

LW2220 Criminal Law





Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Adam CyganMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesIn this module we will examine the legal and institutional structure of the European Union and explore the role of theEuropean Court of Justice in shaping the pattern of European integration. We will consider substantive areas of EU law, suchas the fundamental freedoms of the EU Internal Market and explore the role of the European Court of Justice in developingthe process of economic integration.


Identify the fundamental principles of the constitutional law and the institutional framework of the EU.

Critically analyze the process of EU integration

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.

Utilize legal research skills and work with primary and secondary EU sources

Communicate clearly in writing, including an ability to use EU legal materials, such as Treaties, legislation and case-law of theCourt of Justice of the European Union.


Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsNot available to Semester only Visiting students

Lectures 40Seminars








LW2240 EU Law




Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative essaySet reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorialsMonitored Blackboard discussion boardsTutor feedback hoursRevision clinics and examination preparation sessionsGeneric feedback provided for formative and summative assessments which will be available on BlackboardAn opportunity to review examination papers with a tutor

LW2240 EU Law




001 Assessed essay (not exceeding 1500 words including footnotes)(Final)

100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ACoordinator: Adam CyganMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesThe legal and institutional structure of the European Union and the role of the Court of Justice in shaping the pattern ofEuropean integration will be examined.


Identify the fundamental principles of EU constitutional law and the institutional framework of the EU.

Critically analyze the process of EU constitutional integration

Apply legal principles of EU constitutional law to factual situations.

Utilize legal research skills and work with primary and secondary EU sources

Communicate clearly in writing, including an ability to use EU legal materials, such as Treaties, legislation and case-law of theCourt of Justice of the European Union.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study and Blackboard discussion boards and summative assignment (not exceeding1500 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations

Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStructured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 essaySet reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorialsMonitored Blackboard discussion boardsTutor feedback hoursRevision clinics and assessment preparation sessionsGeneric feedback on summative assessments which will be available on Blackboard

Lectures 20Seminars








LW2242 EU Law



LW2242 EU Law





Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Martin GeorgeMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesIn this module we will examine the principles of land ownership in England and Wales and how third party rights in land maybe created, protected and enforced. We will consider the operation of key statutory provisions which regulate the use of landand how these statutory provisions have been interpreted and applied by the courts.


Identify the fundamental principles underlying ownership of land in England and Wales

Identify the creation and protection of a range of rights and interests in land

Apply principles of English land law to factual situations

Communicate clearly in writing, including the ability to apply key legislative provisions and case law

Organize the division of task necessary for effective team work

Use research and oral and written communication skills to work together as a group to solve legal problems

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, group work, Blackboard discussion boards and formative group assignment(not exceeding 1500 words including footnotes) with a group report not exceeding 500 words to be submitted on a specifieddate in Semester 1.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Visiting Students.

Lectures 40Seminars








LW2390 Land Law



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesE-tivity on-line preparation tutorials to be completed prior to each tutorialGuided independent study tutorial for Semester 1 group essay preparation including feedback on group rules and disputeresolution proceduresStructured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative group essay Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorialsMonitored Blackboard discussion boardsTutor feedback hoursRevision clinics and examination preparation sessionsGeneric feedback provided for formative and summative assessments which will be available on BlackboardAn opportunity to review examination papers with a tutor

LW2390 Land Law




001 Essay (2000 words) 25002 Examination 75 2.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: John HartshorneMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning Outcomes- 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, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards, Blackboard self-assessment exercises,formative essay (not exceeding 1500 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1.

Assessment MethodsSemester 1 summative assessment together with feedback; semester 2 examination

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesSet reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorials.Completion of Blackboard self-assessment exercises in semesters 1 and 2.Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative essay. Monitored Blackboard discussion boards.Tutor feedback hours.Generic feedback provided for summative assessments which will be available on Blackboard.An opportunity to review examination papers.

Lectures 39Seminars








LW2410 The Law of Tort




001 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 2.25 hours) (Final) 100 2.25

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ACoordinator: Vidya KumarMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesThe aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the various components of Canadian Constitutional Law and to thebasic principles necessary to understanding and applying the provisions of the Constitution in Canadian legal practice.


1. Demonstrate a good understanding of the basic features of the Canadian legal and political system and the nature andsources of the Canadian constitution.

2. Demonstrate a good understanding of the basic principles underpinning Canadian constitutional law

3. Understand how Canadian constitutional law principles have been deepened and extended through judicial interpretationevident in the leading constitutional law cases.

4. Demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of all other issues covered in the module.

5. Apply the acquired knowledge to problem situations.

6. Engage in informed critical analysis of the law covered by the module

7. Retrieve up-to-date information on the issues covered by the module, by use of paper and electronic sources.

8. Make a personal and reasoned judgement based on an informed understanding of standard arguments in the areas,articles and readings covered by the module.

9. Advance research and writing skills, including the ability to examine written work critically.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, and individual formative essay assignment (not exceeding 500 words (includingfootnotes).

Assessment MethodsExamination; Semester 2 formative essay together with feedback

Pre-RequisitesNone

Lectures 20Seminars 4








LW3182 Canadian Constitutional Law (CCL)



Co-RequisitesNone

Excluded CombinationsNone

Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStructured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 2 formative individual essay.Opportunity to discuss Formative essay with a tutor.Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorials.Tutor feedback hours.Revision lecture for examination preparation.Generic feedback provided for formative assessment.An opportunity to review examination papers with a tutor.Blackboard list of electronic resources, further readings and current developments to consult and deepen analysis andknowledge.Guest lectures of visiting legal academics on relevant topic of Canadian constitutional law and comparative constitutional lawwhen available.

LW3182 Canadian Constitutional Law (CCL)




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

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Cosmo GrahamMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



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 of the economic theories which underpin competition law; and identify the policy considerations which shape and constrain competition law in the EU and the UK.

Explain the substantive content of EU and UK competition law and the procedural rules relating to the application ofcompetition law in the EU and UK.

Outline some comparative element with US antitrust law.

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

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsNot available to Semester only Visiting students.









LW3210 Competition Law and Policy




Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative essay (not exceeding 1500words including footnotes).

Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in seminars.

Group work in preparation for the presentation of seminar tasks.

Generic feedback provided for formative and summative assessments which will be available on Blackboard.

LW3210 Competition Law and Policy




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: ACoordinator: Oxana GolynkerMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Identify, analyze, critically discuss and apply the basic principles and theories relating to individual and collective dimensionsof Employment law.

Identify and critically evaluate the sources and institutions of employment law.

Identify, analyze and critically discuss the legislation, case law and theoretical questions relating to the contract ofemployment; working conditions; equality law; the termination of employment, and business reorganization; reconciliation ofwork and family life; freedom of association; information and consultation rights; collective bargaining; industrial action, andhuman rights in employment law.

Confidently apply legal research skills and work with primary and secondary sources.

Communicate clearly in writing, the relevant information and arguments, including ability to use legislation, case law, andacademic sources.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards and forums, formative assessment (notexceeding 1000 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1, feedback hours.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded Combinations-Not available to Semester only Visiting Students.









LW3230 Employment Law




Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative essay.

Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the assessed essay at the end of Semester 1.

Set reading supported with Reading List and structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorials.

Monitored Blackboard discussion boards.

Tutor feedback hours.

Revision lecture and examination preparation sessions.

Generic feedback provided for examination which will be available on Blackboard.

An opportunity to review examination papers with a tutor.

LW3230 Employment Law




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: ACoordinator: Eugenia Caracciolo di TorellaMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Understand the main areas of substantive law and policy relating to a vast range of familial relationships and/or children.

Critical knowledge of legal and non-legal interventions on the family/children;

Consider the social context in which family law operates and the social policy that underpins it;

Understand the interaction between International, EU and domestic provisions in the area of family law.

Think critically about the origins and direction of the legal regulation of family relationships.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials private study and Blackboard. Weekly lectures will provide structure and support students learning; weeklytutorials will ensure extensive opportunity to explore case studies collectively and discursively. Students will be writing aformative essay in Semester 1 before submitting the assessed one (not exceeding 1500 words including footnotes.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 40Seminars








LW3250 Family law




Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative essay (not exceeding 1500words including footnotes).

Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorials.



LW3250 Family law




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

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Jose MiolaMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Have knowledge and understanding of principles of medical law.

Critically analyse and evaluate the legal regulation of health care delivery in the United Kingdom with respect to those areascovered in the module.

Use medical law instruments and cases and communicate these clearly in oral and written forms .

Apply the law to hypothetical cases including making reference to a wide range of primary and secondary legal, bioethical andclinical source materials.

Utilize research skills to find primary and secondary source material.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided self-study and Blackboard discussion boards and a formative assessment (not exceeding 1500word s including footnotes) to be written in semester 2.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 40Seminars








LW3260 Medical Law









In addition, the teaching team will hold a number of clinics where students can come to address areas of confusion, discussreading that they might have done or even examine a medical law issue that they have encountered in the media with anexpert in the area.

LW3260 Medical Law




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) 50002 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes).

(Final)50

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Peter CumperMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Demonstrate knowledge of the principal statutory material and case authorities in selected areas of the constitutionalprotection of human rights, including anti-terrorism law, and the law relating to freedom of expression and freedom ofassembly;

Analyse and identify the principles within the Human Rights Act 1998 which provide for the protection of rights and freedomsin the UK;

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the current methods whereby the UK's constitutional and legal orders protect civilliberties and human rights, and the case for reform;

Assess the extent to which the rights and freedoms of individuals and groups in the UK are shaped and influenced by theUK’s membership of the European Convention on Human Rights (for example, as regards the law on prisoner voting),

Display oral and written communication skills, by effectively conveying structured arguments on legal and policy issues withinhuman rights law.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, group work, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards, and a formative essay in Semester1 (not exceeding 1000 words including footnotes).

Assessment MethodsAssessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) (Sem 1) Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes).(Sem 2)

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 48Seminars








LW3270 Human Rights in the 21st century



Guided Independent Study: Indicative Activities- Set reading supported with structured questions on tutorial sheets and detailed lecture handouts, distributed to every studentand available on Blackboard.

Topical newsworthy issues brought to students’ attention on Blackboard.

Feedback on semester 1 formative essays.

Feedback on summative (assessed) essays at end of semester 1.

Feedback on summative (assessed) essays at end of semester 2.

Weekly tutor feedback hours.

LW3270 Human Rights in the 21st century




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: ACoordinator: Katja ZieglerMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesIn this module we will examine the nature of the international legal order, its subjects and sources and consequences ofbreaches of international law as well as its relationship with national law. We will also study a number of substantive areas ofinternational law, such as state and diplomatic immunity, the prohibition of the use of force, international criminal law,international human rights law or the peaceful settlement of disputes.


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, guided independent study. Formative essay (not exceeding 1500 words including footnotes) and un-assessed formative oral presentation and seminar paper. Blackboard discussion.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites










LW3280 International Law








Revision clinics and examination preparation sessions.



LW3280 International Law




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

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ACoordinator: Eugenia Caracciolo di TorellaMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



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 their potentialfor abuse, in, for example, human rights law, family law, employment law, social and or healthcare law.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards, lecture materials including interactive questions,formative essay exercise (not exceeding 1000 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites










LW3301 Caring and the Law



Guided Independent Study: Indicative Activities-Guided independent study lecture on writing essays, on reading theory, on making notes and summarizing reactions tomaterials.

Guided independent study tutorial for essay exercise preparation to provide practice for writing and feedback on style andcontent, and appropriateness for the module.

Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of formative essays on an individual basis, followed bylecture on the exercise and discussion of examples on an anonymous basis.

Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorials and in lectures.


Monitored availability of blackboard discussion boards.

LW3301 Caring and the Law




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) 50002 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3000 words including footnotes) 50

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Ebenezer AdodoMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Explain the practical significance of the role of agents in the commercial world.

Discuss the rights and duties of agents and principals, and the rights of third party.

Identify and apply the main statutory instruments of the UK on sale of goods and supply of services contracts.

Analyse the concepts of and legal significance of passing of property and risk in sale of goods transactions .

Deal systematically with the legal effect of sales by non-owners.

Identify the statutory and institutional framework of international sales transactions.

Describe the salient features of international sales.

Discuss and engage with the issues arising from carriage of goods by sea contracts.

Evaluate the consequences of a carrier’s obligation of seaworthiness.

Critically demonstrate an understanding of the workings of letters of credit as a method of payment in international sales.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, discussion on the Blackboard, formative assignment (not exceeding 1,500words including footnotes) to be submitted by a specified date in Semester 1; summative assessment (not exceeding 3,000words including footnotes) to be submitted by a specified date in Semester 1; summative assessment (not exceeding 3,000words to be submitted by a specified date in Semester 2.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Lectures 39Seminars








LW3310 Commercial Law




Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesUniversity students are expected and required to undertake independent study as part of the learning process with a view todeveloping and deepening their knowledge and critical thinking and writing skills. Each student might engage with the learningprocess through individual working patterns. Within this module, students will also be supported in their studies with guidedlearning activities, including


Set reading supported with structured questions, and follow-on discussion, feedback and tutorials.

Revision tutorials and lectures, small group discussions.

Review of past summative essay topics with a tutor and the module convenor.

LW3310 Commercial Law




001 Assessed essay (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) 25002 Examination (includes 15 minutes reading time) 3.25 Hours (Final) 75 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Peter JaffeyMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesIn this module, we will examine the basic principles of UK Company Law, focusing on the nature of companies in legal andeconomic terms, limited liability, the distribution of power within the company, the position and responsibilities of directors, therelationship between various groups with an interest in the affairs of the company, the company’s ability to make legallybinding contracts, how companies are financed, the fundamental rules governing takeovers and mergers, and the basicprinciples of insolvency. We will also discuss proposals for reform with reference to recommendations made and internationalinitiatives and developments in Europe and the US.


Identify the fundamental principles underlying the operation of companies in the UK.

Apply the above principles to factual situations.

Identify the rights, duties and responsibilities of all key actors involved in the operation of a company .

Engage in a critical discussion on the balance of power amongst the above actors as well as the protection of their interests.

Communicate clearly in writing, including the ability to apply key legislative provisions and case law.

Use research and oral and written communication skills to work together as a group to solve legal problems.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards and formative group assignment (not exceeding1500 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 36Seminars








LW3320 Company Law





Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the assessed essay.






An opportunity to review examination papers.

LW3320 Company Law




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

(Final)60

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Charlotte WalshMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Expand criminological imagination, becoming critical criminologists.

Develop theoretical criminological frameworks.

Develop and awareness of the social and political context in which the processes of criminalization occur.

Develop research skills, accessing and analysing a wide variety of criminological materials.

Develop oral and written communication skills.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials (including presentations, debates), guided independent study, formative assignment of an essay plan, notexceeding 1500 words to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 40Seminars








LW3350 Criminology



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStructured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative essay plan and the assessedessays.



Assessed Essay writing sessions.

An opportunity to review assessed essays with a tutor.

LW3350 Criminology




001 Dissertation (not exceeding 15,000 words including footnotes)(Final)

100 0

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Rufat BabayevMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Demonstrate sophisticated research skills in accessing and assessing a range of primary and secondary sources in the areaof their dissertation topic.

Organise their time effectively in the context of a self-managed project with milestones and a final deadline.

Present a substantial piece of independent research in an effective and attractive manner using the conventions of thediscipline in the referencing of material.

Demonstrate in their dissertation the ability to undertake and write up a substantial piece of independent research.

Teaching and Learning MethodsPrincipally independent study, workshops and supervisions with a dissertation supervisor.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsNot available to Visiting Students

Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesUniversity students are expected to engage in an independent study in order to develop their knowledge and skills. Theirapproach might vary depending on through individual working patterns. However, within this Module, students will besupported in their studies with guided activities which include:

Generic feedback provided to the dissertation proposal and the dissertation outline.

Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of draft chapters or substantive pieces of work.

Dissertation meetings for feedback and exchange of ideas.

LecturesSeminars 10








LW3360 Dissertation





Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Steven EvansMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme



Identify and explain the distinctive nature of the equitable jurisdiction and its continuing impact upon English law, bothgenerally and with reference to discrete areas of law.

Detail the requirements for creating a valid trust, and analyse and evaluate the obligations and duties that arise from this,particularly those of the trustee.

Analyse and identify the various situations in which trusts occur informally and comment critically on the law that governsthese areas.

Demonstrate problem solving skills, written skills, and oral skills of presentation and negotiation through applying the law tocase studies.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards and formative assignment (not exceeding 1500words including footnotes).

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 39Seminars








LW3370 Equity and Trusts



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStudents are expected to engage in independent study in order to develop their knowledge and skills; each student mightapproach this differently and through individual working patterns. Within this module students will, in addition, be supported intheir studies with guided activities which include:Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative essay.


Monitored Blackboard discussion forum.


Generic feedback provided for formative and summative assessments available on Blackboard.

Oral generic feedback provided for formative assessments in the form of a podcast available on Blackboard.

Provision of consolidation tasks for students’ completion following tutorials, with written feedback provided and distributed inlater tutorials.

Opportunity to review examination papers.






Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Steven EvansMark Scheme: UG Honours Level Module Mark Scheme



Identify and explain the distinctive nature of the equitable jurisdiction and its continuing impact upon English law, bothgenerally and with reference to discrete areas of law.

Detail the requirements for creating a valid trust, and analyse and evaluate the obligations and duties that arise from this,particularly those of the trustee.

Analyse and identify the various situations in which trusts occur informally and comment critically on the law that governsthese areas.

Demonstrate problem solving skills, written skills, and oral skills of presentation and negotiation through applying the law tocase studies.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards and formative assessment (not exceeding 1500words including footnotes).

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsNot available to Visiting students

Lectures 29Seminars











Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStudents are expected to engage in independent study in order to develop their knowledge and skills; each student mightapproach this differently and through individual working patterns. Within this module students will, in addition, be supported intheir studies with guided activities which include:



Monitored Blackboard discussion forum.


Generic feedback provided for formative and summative assessments available on Blackboard.

Oral generic feedback provided for formative assessments in the form of a podcast available on Blackboard.

Provision of consolidation tasks for students’ completion following tutorials, with written feedback provided and distributed inlater tutorials.

Opportunity to review examination papers.





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

(Final)75 2.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Alison SladeMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesIn this module we will examine the various forms of Intellectual Property law which comprises the law dealing with creations ofthe human mind, or human intellect, in a wide sense. Intellectual Property Rights are exclusive (property) rights which governthe use and protection of such creations, i.e. these rights regulate the creation, use, exploitation of mental and creative labour.The subject matter covered during the 30 credit course includes: Copyright, Patent law, Breach of Confidence, Design,Trademarks and Passing Off .


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/regulations ontrade mark, and copyright law, and where appropriate patent law.

Analyse complex factual information systematically, to utilise abstract ideas in an argument, and to reason logically.

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.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guest lectures where possible, guided independent study, Blackboard discussions boards and summativeassignment (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1. Formativeassessment (not exceeding 1500 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Excluded CombinationsNot available to Semester only Visiting students

Lectures 40Seminars








LW3380 Intellectual Property Law




Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative and summative essays.




Examination preparation sessions.



LW3380 Intellectual Property Law




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

(Final)60

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Stephen RileyMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Outline the views of the legal philosophers studied in the module.

Expound and criticise the ideas of selected schools of thought in jurisprudence.

Articulate and justify a position on issues concerning the relationship between law and society.

Demonstrate systematic reading and clarity of expression.

Demonstrate an ability to develop a coherent argument in support of a theoretical position on the nature and functions of law.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards, lecture materials including interactive questions,formative essay exercise (not exceeding 1000 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 38Seminars








LW3410 Jurisprudence



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesGuided independent study lecture on writing essays, on reading theory, on making notes and summarizing reactions tomaterials.

Guided independent study tutorial for Semester 1 essay exercise preparation to provide practice for writing and feedback onstyle and content, and appropriateness for the module.

Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of Semester 1 formative essays on an individual basis,followed by lecture on the exercise and discussion of examples on an anonymous basis.

Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorials and in lectures.


Monitored availability of blackboard discussion boards.

LW3410 Jurisprudence





Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: John HartshorneMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



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 with referenceto 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. Use will be made of Blackboard VLE. Formative assessment(not exceeding 1800 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 1.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 41Seminars








LW3420 Law of Evidence



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesSet reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorials.





An opportunity to review examination papers.

LW3420 Law of Evidence




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

(Final)60

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Joe WillsMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Understand the various theoretical perspectives on whether, and when, there is a duty to obey the law.

Espouse a considered and coherent argument for or against a given theoretical position.

Be able to identify and understand liberal, anarchist, Marxist and animal rights perspectives on the law.

Critically engage with classic political theorisations of the law.

Critically engage with contemporary issues in global politics.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, private study, practice essays, essay plans and Blackboard. In Semester 1 students will submit plans fortheir assessed essays. They will receive feedback intended to assist their research and approach to theoretical essay writing.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStudents submit a three page bullet point plan before their semester 1 assessed essay to receive feedback.

Lectures 40Seminars








LW3430 Law and Political Theory




001 Attendance Only 100

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Veronique VoruzMark Scheme: UG Module Grade Only



Substantive knowledge of Introductory French Law .

Methodological competence in French Legal exercises.

Learning Legal Skills.

Research Methods.French Legal Vocabulary.

Teaching and Learning MethodsSeminars involving lectures on substantive law, methodological guidance and practical exercises.

Assessment Methods

Pre-RequisitesOnly available to LLB Maitrise Students.

Co-Requisites


Guided Independent Study: Indicative Activities

LecturesSeminars 20








LW3440 Maitrise Conversion English/French Law




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

100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ACoordinator: Tracey ElliottMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Critically discuss the different paradigms of mental health/mental illness.

Critically analyse mental health policy, and practice.

Explain the legal principles relating to Mental Health Law in their social, historical and political context.

Apply these legal principles to fact situations.

Critically analyse these legal principles.


Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








LW3451 Mental Health Law



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesUniversity students are expected to engage in independent study in order to develop their knowledge and skills; each studentmight approach this differently and through individual working patterns.

Within this Module students will additionally be supported in their studies with guided activities which include:








LW3451 Mental Health Law




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) 20002 Examination (including 15 minutes reading time) 3.25 hours (Final) 80 3.25

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Alan DesmondMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesIn this module we will examine the UK’s immigration law framework. We will also explore, insofar as they are relevant for UKimmigration policy, substantive areas of non-UK law including the EU rules on freedom of movement of persons and the lawof the European Court of Human Rights concerning admission and expulsion of immigrants. We will also consider the law oninternational protection, namely, asylum and refugee law.


Outline the history of migration to Britain, and its legal regulation.

Indicate the sources of immigration law, nationality law and asylum law in Britain.

Evaluate the main intellectual and political controversies in the fields of nationality, immigration and asylum law in Britain.

Analyse the legal rules governing the acquisition and loss of British citizenship.

Explain the system of immigration control and immigration law in Britain.

Analyse the main immigration categories in Britain, including economic migration and family migration.

Analyse the law of asylum, under the Refugee Convention and deriving from other sources of international protection.

Analyse the law relating to the deportation of foreign nationals.

Analyse the implications of European Union law and the European Convention on Human Rights for immigration rights inBritain.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, 2-hour seminar (fortnightly), private study and Blackboard.

Assessment Methods

Pre-RequisitesConstitutional and Administrative Law









LW3460 Immigration Law



Co-RequisitesEU Law


Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStudents are expected to engage in independent study in order to develop their knowledge and skills; each student mightapproach this differently and through individual working patterns. Within this module students will additionally be supported intheir studies with guided activities which include:

Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 essay.



Drop in office hours.


Generic feedback provided for essays which will be available on Blackboard.

LW3460 Immigration Law




001 Exercise to be completed within 48 hours of it being issued tostudents - part of which will be based on Advance Reading

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ACoordinator: Steven EvansMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Explain and apply the construction and effect of wills, including some drafting skills.

Debate other forms of post death succession, including intestacy, the law of survivorship, forfeiture.

Analyse the treatment of a deceased person's intentions and dispositions after death, and debate the justificationand methodsby which these can be overidden/challenged, and the different ways this can be achieved.

Apply principles of Inheritance Tax, including preparation of computations involving numeracy skills.

Teaching and Learning MethodsThe module will be taught by lectures and guided independent study, and group workshops. Use will be made of Blackboard,and in workshops tasks will be undertaken for which students will have undertaken preparation and also unseen tasks.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 9Seminars

Practical Classes & Workshops 16Tutorials







LW3511 Inheritance Law



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesUniversity students are expected to engage in independent study in order to develop their knowledge and skills. Each studentmight approach this differently through individual working patters, but within this module students will additionally besupported in their studies with guided activities which include:

Structured written and oral feedback on written work and oral participation in groupwork.

Generic feedback for formative and summative assessments which will be put on Blackboard. Formative assessment (notexceeding 1500 words including footnotes) to be submitted on a specified date in Semester 2.


Opportunity to review exam paper.

Practitioner engagement.

Monitored discussion forum on Blackboard.

LW3511 Inheritance Law




001 Assessed Oral Presentation (10 minute maximum) 10002 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3,500 words including footnotes)

(Final)90

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ACoordinator: Anna CarlineMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme


001 Assessed Oral Presentation (10 minute maximum) 10002 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 3,500 words including footnotes)

(Final)90

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ACoordinator: Anna CarlineMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Critically evaluate the relevance of gender in the development and application of key areas of legal doctrine.

Critically evaluate the relevant of legal frameworks and policy in the construction and experience of gendered identity.

Demonstrate the ability to undertake independent legal and socio-legal research.

Effective oral communication skills.

Effective writing skills.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, private study and Blackboard. Weekly lectures will provide structure and support students’ learning, butweekly tutorials will ensure extensive opportunity to explore case studies collectively and discursively.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites

Lectures 12Seminars








LW3531 Law and Gender




Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesStudents are required to read at least three academic articles for each tutorial, as set out in the essential reading, and arealso expected to engage in further independent - and interdisciplinary - research.

LW3531 Law and Gender




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 2500 words including footnotes) 100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ACoordinator: Martin GeorgeMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Engage critically with concepts such as property, ownership and possession, and understand the significance of suchconcepts in both legal thought and in the modern economy.

Apply principles of property to law to various legal problems in a systematic and reflective way.

Understand the connections between property law and other areas of private law, and how these areas often combine to helpresolve a particular issue.

Debate and communicate in structured oral argument on complex and uncertain points of law, working as part of a team.

Communicate ideas clearly and effectively in writing, including the ability to use and build upon academic argument.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, group work for debate, Blackboard discussion boards and formativeindependent essay of 2000 words (including footnotes)

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


LecturesSeminars






Total Module Hours


LW3540 Advanced Property Law



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesE-tivity on-line preparation tutorials to be completed prior to each tutorial.

Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative individual essay Scheduled meetings with tutor to discuss feedback for formative individual essay, and plan next steps for development.

Preparation for formal debate as part of a team. Students will be asked to co-ordinate their preparation as a group.




Revision clinics and preparation sessions.







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

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ACoordinator: Martin GeorgeMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



- Engage critically with concepts such as property, ownership and possession, and understand the significance of suchconcepts in both legal thought and in the modern economy.

- Apply principles of property to law to various legal problems in a systematic and reflective way.

- Understand the connections between property law and other areas of private law, and how these areas often combine tohelp resolve a particular issue.

- Discuss and analyse complex and uncertain points of law, working as part of a team.

- Communicate ideas clearly and effectively in writing, including the ability to use and build upon academic argument.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, group work for debate, Blackboard discussion boards and formativeindependent essay (not exceeding of 1500 words (including footnotes).

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 18Seminars











Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesE-tivity on-line preparation tutorials to be completed prior to each tutorial.Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative individual essay.Scheduled meetings with tutor to discuss feedback for formative individual essay, and plan next steps for development.Preparation for formal debate as part of a team. Students will be asked to co-ordinate their preparation as a group..Set reading supported with structured questions with follow on discussion and feedback in tutorials.Monitored Blackboard discussion boards.Tutor feedback hours.Revision clinics and preparation sessions.Generic feedback provided for formative and summative assessments which will be available on Blackboard.An opportunity to review examination papers with a tutor.





001 Unseen 72 Hour Take-Home Assessed Essay (not exceeding 2,500words including footnotes)

30

002 Seen Assessed Essay (not exceeding 4,000 words includingfootnotes) (Final)

70

Period: Academic YearOccurence: ACoordinator: Clark HobsonMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



Demonstrate the ability to independently identify research, retrieve and evaluate timely, accurate and relevant information(both paper-based and electronic) from a range of appropriate sources to Bioethics, including sources within the fields ofmedicine and philosophy.

Identify, explain and analyse the social, economic and political context in which medical practices operate, and by which theethics of those practices are affected.

Apply these ethical theories, concepts, values, principles and legal rules to problem scenarios through identifying ethically andlegally relevant issues, arguing by analogy, and distinguishing previous cases on relevant facts.

Construct and write answers to essay questions to debates providing rationales for judgements so formed that relate to theethical theories, ideas and approaches covered in the module.

Debate, communicate, and engage in critical oral argument of the ethical approaches and ideas covered by the module,individually and as part of a team.

Present ideas in a fluent and cogent manner, using specialist philosophical and legal terminology correctly.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, group work for tutorials, Blackboard E-tivity online learning activities forstudents to undertake, and formative independent essay (not exceeding 2000 words including footnotes).

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars


FieldworkProject Supervision 20






LW3550 Bioethics



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesE-tivity online learning activities to be completed in some circumstances either prior, in others post, to every tutorial. Thesewill consist of various quizzes, reflections upon worked examples, pre-recorded segments that outline and detail planningessay and problem questions, and videos for giving students further reflective thinkpoints, etc. These will not introduce anynew substantive topics outside those delivered in lectures, and are designed to further facilitate student learning in a flexibleway.

Preparation for reflective case-based discussions, to encourage students to make a personal and reasoned appraisal of theirown approaches to ethical problems.

Appraisal of differing media coverage of competing ethical issues.

Reflection on ethical concepts and values through film.

Creation of short stories to practically implement key ethical principles.

Preparation for group presentations, including real-life case studies. Students will co-ordinate their preparations as a group,where indicated.

Recommended and additional reading with structured question as launch pads for ethical debate and feedback in tutorials.

Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 1 formative individual essay. Discussion inlecture/tutorial on common mistakes and next steps for development.


Optional revision lectures and optional examination preparation tutorial.

Generic feedback provided for formative and summative assessments, to be made available on Blackboard.

LW3550 Bioethics




001 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 1500 words including footnotes) 50002 Assessed Essay (not exceeding 1500 words including footnotes)

(Final)50

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ACoordinator: Barbara BoguszMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesThe module will cover four areas: planning law, environmental law, construction law and landlord and tenant law. The moduleseeks to give the students an understanding of the issues relating to the land use policy and the legal framework whichregulates land from the early stages of planning to building properties, taking into account environmental issues andconstruction law, to ownership but specifically landlord and tenant.


Identify the fundamental principles underlying ownership of land in England and Wales.

Identify environmental issues which impact on the planning and construction of properties.

Apply the regulatory rules to factual situations.

Communicate clearly in writing, including the ability to use legislation and case law.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, seminars, guest lectures where possible, guided independent study, Blackboard discussions boards, 1 formativeessay (1000 words including footnotes) and 2 summative assignments (each 1500 words including footnotes) to be submittedon a specified date in Semester 2.

The two formative assessments will relate to tasks that lawyers would undertake in legal practice. The first formativeassignment will involve writing a memo to a “supervisor”. The second formative assignment will involve firstly drafting a simplelegal document and secondly writing a letter to the “client” to explain this document to them.

The students will receive feedback on their work on the formative essay and this will help to inform them of the approach to betaken with the practice-based elements of the summative assessments, and how to improve their work for the summativeassessments.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites









LW3561 Commercial Property





Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of the Semester 2 formative and summative essays.




Examination preparation sessions.



LW3561 Commercial Property




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

100

Period: Semester 2Occurence: ACoordinator: Pablo CortesMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme



To enable students to discuss critically the core principles underpinning the various dispute resolution schemes.

To understand the differences between forms of formal and informal dispute resolution methods employed in the resolution ofcivil disputes.

To evaluate the general features of conflict resolution techniques, their interactions with the courts, and how the law regulatesthem .

Students are expected to develop their skills in legal research and writing while engaging with the academic literature in thisfield .

To reflect critically on the policy reasons behind the promotion of the various dispute resolution schemes.

Teaching and Learning MethodsThe lectures will introduce the subject to one of the four pillars of the course (court adjudication, mediation, arbitration, andonline dispute resolution) and they will be followed by tutorials for which students will have access to a pre-distributed readinglist.

Students enrolled in this course will be doing private research prior to their tutorials. Group of two students will be expected toprovide leadership in each tutorial –in the first tutorial tutors will ask for volunteers and the students will be allocated for thesubsequent tutorials—in order to ensure that all students come prepare and participate in the tutorials. After the initial answeris provided by the group leader, the rest of the group will discuss and complement the answer to the tutorial question.

The tutorial questions will be a mix of essay and problem questions.

Assessment Methods

Pre-Requisites

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








LW3571 Dispute Resolution



Guided Independent Study: Indicative ActivitiesUse will be made of Blackboard VLE.

On-line preparation and materials for tutorials to be completed prior to each tutorial.



LW3571 Dispute Resolution




001 Coursework 100

Period: Semester 1Occurence: ACoordinator: Paolo VargiuMark Scheme: UG Module Mark Scheme


Intended Learning OutcomesIn this module we will examine the theory and practice of international commercial arbitration, focusing on both UK and theinternational perspectives. The module will consider the rationale behind the choice by parties to commercial contracts ofinternational commercial arbitration as their dispute settlement mechanism, how the mechanism works, the enforcementstage and the relationship of international commercial arbitration with domestic judicial systems. On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge concerning the meaning and theoretical underpinnings of international commercial arbitration.

Critically analyze the theory and practice of international commercial arbitration and to carry out independent research in thefield.

Appraise the function and mandate of international commercial arbitral tribunals.

Explain the elements and applications of international commercial arbitration and the leading case law, as well as the varioustensions between international commercial arbitral tribunal and domestic courts – with particular reference to recognition andenforcement of international arbitral awards.

Demonstrate a critical awareness of current debates on the significance of international commercial arbitration in internationalbusiness transactions.

Teaching and Learning MethodsLectures, tutorials, guided independent study, Blackboard discussion boards and one summative assignment (not exceeding2500 words including footnotes).

Assessment Methods

Pre-RequisitesAvailable to Visiting Students as long as they have previously studied contract law and civil procedure in some form.

Co-Requisites


Lectures 20Seminars








LW3581 International Commercial Arbitration



Guided Independent Study: Indicative Activities-Structured feedback with reflective comments provided on return of essay.




Generic feedback provided for assessments which will be available on Blackboard.

An opportunity to review marked assignments with a tutor.

LW3581 International Commercial Arbitration


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Module Specification - University of Leicester€¦ · LW1120 Constitutional and Administrative Law Last Published: 22 March 2020. Module Specification ... Online tutorial(s) with