1 x 1.5 hour examination at the end of the semester (weighting 100%). Students are required to sit an examination in order to comply with the requirements of professional accreditation as determined by the accountancy bodies.

The examination will assess learning outcomes 1-4.

This module will provide a broad introduction to the legal environment within which business operates.

Issues covered include :

The fundamental distinction between civil and criminal law.
Analysis of the main sources of law operating within the English legal system.
The formation of business contracts and obligations arising.
The law relating to the tort of Negligence and the implications for business organisations.
The civil justice process with specific emphasis on the utilisation of the small claims track to protect business interests.
Sole traders and partnerships the legal implications.

Whole group sessions - a series of participatory lectures will disseminate basic knowledge and understanding as the foundation for a structured programme of tutorial sessions. Lectures - 2 hours per week x 12 weeks = 24 hours.

Small group sessions - a series of fortnightly tutorial sessions will examine particular aspects of the Legal Environment of Business.

Students will enjoy a blend of learning opportunities thereby allowing them to engage positively with the subject area and each other.
Typical learning techniques include: student led tutorials / presentation of written work and interactive exercises. Tutorials - 1hour per fortnight x 5 weeks = 5 hours

Students engaged on part-time study will generally enjoy different contact hours which reflect their status and/or other award requirements.

Directed study and independent learning = 121 hours - principally this will consist of preparation for work to be undertaken in seminars and research (individual & collaborative) relating to the end of semester examination. Directed Study will involve the utilisation of information technology (specifically the LEB web pages and use of the Westlaw database) which enable interaction with relevant material at a pace and time, convenient to the user. Students will be provided with general guidance in the module study guide, and receive specific guidance and training where needed. All students studying the LEB module will also be required to submit evidence on a regular basis demonstrating an ability to monitor and reflect upon their learning experience.

Kelly, D., and Holmes, A., and Hayward, R. 2002. Business Law. 4th Ed. London. Cavendish Publishing.
Kelly. D, and Slapper, G. 2004 English Legal System. 7th Ed. London. Cavendish Publishing.

Access to appropriate texts, legislation and case law.
Module Study Guide.
Computing facilities will be needed to access material available on the web and specialist on-line databases.