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LS501W: LEGAL PRINCIPLES (2024-2025)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 11:03


Course Overview

Those operating in the dispute resolution field need to understand some of the legal principles which underpin activity in this area. This course covers the main principles of contract law (which underpins the negotiation, arbitral and mediation contracts) tort/delict (which can be a basis for liability as an alternative to contract in arbitral proceedings) and some of the rules of civil evidence (which can apply in arbitration, with some implications around privilege and confidentiality for negotiation and mediation). This course can (along with other courses) contribute to Fellowship exemption with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Miss Soibi Okorite Bob-Manuel

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

  • Any Postgraduate 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 covers the basic principles of law which are applicable in negotiation, mediation and arbitral practice. The course is divided into four general areas covering: Legal System and Sources, Contract Law, Reparation Law (Tort/Delict) and Aspects of Civil Evidence. These subjects are taught from a UK perspective, providing a grounding in common law jurisprudence in these areas. The course is aimed at a level which is suitable for those with little or no prior knowledge of these basic legal principles and acts as a refresher for those who have such knowledge.

 

  • The following topics are examples of those included in this course:
  • Introduction to the Legal System of the UK
  • The Constitution of the UK
  • Sources of Law (Legislation and Case Law)
  • Formation of Contract
  • Interpretation of Contracts
  • Breach of Contract
  • Remedies for Breach of Contract
  • Duty of Care in Tort/Delict
  • Breach of Duty of Care
  • Causation and Remoteness of Damage
  • Civil Evidence

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

Exam

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
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Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 40
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Feedback

Feedback will be provided on all online activities and coursework submissions, as a matter of routine. Students will have the opportunity for feedback on examination performance. Students will be encouraged to use feedback in future assessments. Areas for improvement will be identified.

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Online interaction

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 20
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Feedback

Feedback will be provided on all online activities and coursework submissions, as a matter of routine. Students will have the opportunity for feedback on examination performance. Students will be encouraged to use feedback in future assessments. Areas for improvement will be identified.

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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

Resit Failed Element in same format if due to extenuating circumstances.

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
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