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LS1528: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM (2019-2020)

Last modified: 25 Sep 2019 09:58


Course Overview

This 7.5 credit course builds on knowledge gained in Legal System. It covers key elements of the English legal system. This includes sources of law, key institutions and roles, criminal and civil processes. It includes topical areas of relevance such as  the future of legal aid, the diversity of judges and the present and developing nature of the different branches of the legal profession. Assessment is by research exercises OR an exam at the student’s choice. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Second Term Credit Points 7.5 credits (3.75 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Ms Anne-Michelle Slater

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • One of Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2 or Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4 or Programme Level 5
  • Either Law (LS) or Legal Studies (Ma Honours) (LX)
  • Either LS1025 Legal System (Studied) or ()
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will explore the key elements, institutions and procedures of the English legal system.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Either: 30% poster + 70% 1500-word essay OR 100% 2 hour written exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks Feedback Weeks

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Feedback

The summative assessment is marked and returned with detailed written comments within 3 weeks of submission.  The course coordinator extends a general invitation to any member of the class who wishes to discuss his or her performance.

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

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