LS1528: INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LEGAL SYSTEM (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04

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	Elizabeth Brandon

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)
Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
Either LS1025 Legal System (Studied) or ()

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?

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

More Information about Week Numbers

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

Essay, 1000 words (50%)

Resit

Resit failed element in same format

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.