Module Descriptors
ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM (FT)
LAWS60596
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 6
0 credits
Contact
Leader: Keith Puttick
Email: K.A.Puttick@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 40
Total Learning Hours: 60
Assessment
- PARTIALLY SEEN EXAMINATION weighted at %
Module Details
Module Texts
Holland, J. & Webb,J. 'Learning Legal Rules', Oxford University Press (2004, 6th ed: or later if available)
Slapper, G. & Kelly D, 'English Legal System', 8th ed, 2006, Routledge Cavendish
or latest editions
Slapper, G. & Kelly D, 'English Legal System', 8th ed, 2006, Routledge Cavendish
or latest editions
Module Resources
Well stocked library
Computer facilities with internet access
Materials, tasks, and feedback produced by lecturers for particular sessions.
Computer facilities with internet access
Materials, tasks, and feedback produced by lecturers for particular sessions.
Module Learning Strategies
LECTURES/WHOLE-GROUP SESSIONS Key topics are introduced in lectures/whole-group sessions, with opportunities to engage in work on tasks in small-groups work. Sessions include court visits, workshops, and student-managed learning activities. (20 Hours)
INDEPENDENT STUDY Ahead of the start of the start of the module and CPE course, students undertake pre-course reading and tasks. During the module they undertake directed and self-managed study. This consists of pre-session enquiry and preparation for tasks undertaken in the sessions; and reflective tasks, and study, after sessions. The aim is to encourage development of a critical understanding of ELS topics and issues in ELS studies. Students are provided with guidance in their module study guide, and in supporting materials.(40 hours)
DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS: Students are introduced to legal study skills, including enquiry, and enquiry-related skills (analysis, application, reflection). Problem-solving skills are introduced and developed, assisted by learning activities which include problem-based exercises and group work requiring analysis and application.
INDEPENDENT STUDY Ahead of the start of the start of the module and CPE course, students undertake pre-course reading and tasks. During the module they undertake directed and self-managed study. This consists of pre-session enquiry and preparation for tasks undertaken in the sessions; and reflective tasks, and study, after sessions. The aim is to encourage development of a critical understanding of ELS topics and issues in ELS studies. Students are provided with guidance in their module study guide, and in supporting materials.(40 hours)
DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS: Students are introduced to legal study skills, including enquiry, and enquiry-related skills (analysis, application, reflection). Problem-solving skills are introduced and developed, assisted by learning activities which include problem-based exercises and group work requiring analysis and application.
Module Indicative Content
The focus is on these topics:
1. The nature of 'law', its purposes, origins, and functions.
2. Court Structures (UK and Europe)
3. Case Law and Precedent and Statute.
4. Statute Law in its various forms (primary, secondary, etc); and its creation, and interpretation and application.
5. Human Rights: ECHR and Human Rights Act 1998.
6. The Judiciary and law personnel (lawyers, juries, etc)
7. 'Fact-finding' role of courts and tribunals, the relationship between 'facts' and 'law', and their relevance in the determination of disputes in adversarial proceedings.
8. Introductory-level legal method.
9. Funding justice: Legal Aid/LSC
10. Legal sources
1. The nature of 'law', its purposes, origins, and functions.
2. Court Structures (UK and Europe)
3. Case Law and Precedent and Statute.
4. Statute Law in its various forms (primary, secondary, etc); and its creation, and interpretation and application.
5. Human Rights: ECHR and Human Rights Act 1998.
6. The Judiciary and law personnel (lawyers, juries, etc)
7. 'Fact-finding' role of courts and tribunals, the relationship between 'facts' and 'law', and their relevance in the determination of disputes in adversarial proceedings.
8. Introductory-level legal method.
9. Funding justice: Legal Aid/LSC
10. Legal sources
Module Additional Assessment Details
A partially seen EXAM, with a mandatory Question 1 provided a week beforehand (2.5 HOURS) weighted at 100% completed at the end of the Induction/English Legal System course and before the start of the CPE Main Programme.
Learning outcomes 1 - 3 are assessed.
Students must obtain a "pass" as a condition of remaining on the course and progressing to the Main Programme. Although it is a formal course requirement to take and pass this assessment as a condition of remaining on the course and progressing to the Main Programme, the marks gained do not count towards students' CPE results.
Learning outcomes 1 - 3 are assessed.
Students must obtain a "pass" as a condition of remaining on the course and progressing to the Main Programme. Although it is a formal course requirement to take and pass this assessment as a condition of remaining on the course and progressing to the Main Programme, the marks gained do not count towards students' CPE results.