Last modified: 17 Jul 2025 09:46
This course introduces the student to the three core questions of Private International Law:
Throughout the course, students will develop an understanding of how Scots Private International Law addresses legal relations that extend beyond Scotland’s borders. It equips students with the analytical tools needed to resolve complex legal questions arising from cross-border disputes.
Students will explore the vital role Private International Law plays in a diverse range of contexts, including – but not limited to - litigation involving the civil liability of Scottish corporations for wrongdoings committed overseas (such as labour rights violations), consumer protection cases, international child abduction, and cross-border inheritance matters.
This is an exempting course for the Faculty of Advocates exam on Private International Law.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 2 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course is structured into three thematically organised parts, focusing on key areas: jurisdiction, choice of law, and recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. The content is reguallry updated to reflect the latest legal developments in the discipline:
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain insight into the broader societal relevance of Private International Law |
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire knowledge of the concepts and terms of art that are essential to the discipline |
| Factual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the central problems that Private International Law seeks to resolve |
| Factual | Understand | Gain knowledge of the legal framework and legal sources relevant to the field in Scotland |
| Procedural | Analyse | Acquire and analyse knowledge of the operation of Private International Law in both commercial & civil matters and family matters |
| Procedural | Understand | Acquire an understanding of how Brexit has affected the operation of private international law in Scots, English and EU27 courts |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire knowledge of the concepts and terms of art that are essential to the discipline |
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain insight into the broader societal relevance of Private International Law |
| Factual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the central problems that Private International Law seeks to resolve |
| Factual | Understand | Gain knowledge of the legal framework and legal sources relevant to the field in Scotland |
| Procedural | Analyse | Acquire and analyse knowledge of the operation of Private International Law in both commercial & civil matters and family matters |
| Procedural | Understand | Acquire an understanding of how Brexit has affected the operation of private international law in Scots, English and EU27 courts |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | Word Count | 1500 | ||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain insight into the broader societal relevance of Private International Law |
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire knowledge of the concepts and terms of art that are essential to the discipline |
| Factual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the central problems that Private International Law seeks to resolve |
| Factual | Understand | Gain knowledge of the legal framework and legal sources relevant to the field in Scotland |
| Procedural | Analyse | Acquire and analyse knowledge of the operation of Private International Law in both commercial & civil matters and family matters |
| Procedural | Understand | Acquire an understanding of how Brexit has affected the operation of private international law in Scots, English and EU27 courts |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Understand | Acquire knowledge of the concepts and terms of art that are essential to the discipline |
| Conceptual | Understand | Gain insight into the broader societal relevance of Private International Law |
| Procedural | Understand | Acquire an understanding of how Brexit has affected the operation of private international law in Scots, English and EU27 courts |
| Procedural | Analyse | Acquire and analyse knowledge of the operation of Private International Law in both commercial & civil matters and family matters |
| Factual | Understand | Develop an understanding of the central problems that Private International Law seeks to resolve |
| Factual | Understand | Gain knowledge of the legal framework and legal sources relevant to the field in Scotland |
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