Intro to English Legal System (GE) (M3120)
Introduction to English Legal System (Graduate Entry)
Module M3120
Module details for 2025/26.
0 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module will introduce students to the institutions, personnel and procedures of the English Legal System. The lectures will provide an outline of five broad areas: sources of law; statutory interpretation; case law and the system of precedent; the court structure and basic appeals procedure and legal personnel and legal services. It will provide students with the necessary research methodology and skills to successfully undertake independent research and assessment in the range of core subjects.
Module learning outcomes
Identify and recall the key sources of law, the institutions and personnel of the English Legal System.
Knowledge of precedent and different approaches to statutory interpretation.
Understanding of the impact of the Human Rights Act and EU law on the English legal system.
Knowledge of the legislative process, to include reform of the law.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice questions | Autumn Semester Week 7 Thu 09:00 | 0.00% |
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 | Lecture | 2 hours | 22220000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01110000000 |
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