English Legal System and Skills (721M3)
English Legal System and Skills
Module 721M3
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module introduces students to the legal system of England and Wales as well as key legal skills. The module examines the various sources of law, the court structure and the different branches of the legal profession. Students will become familiar with key principles of statutory interpretation and the system of precedent within case law. Related to this, students will develop the ability to locate primary and secondary legal sources, interpret statutory provisions and identify the key components of decided cases.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate critical awareness of key sources, institutions and personnel of the English Legal System.
Deploy established techniques and a degree of originality to locate and interpret primary sources of law.
Demonstrate self-direction in devising and analysing legal arguments in relation to primary sources of law.
Initiate and manage strategies in the use of online legal research tools.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Report (1500 words) | Winter Vacation Week 1 Fri 16:00 | 50.00% |
| Test | Autumn Semester Week 7 Wed 10:00 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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