Module LAW2004C for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW2004C: Contract Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
Module Aims
This module examines the use of English law of contract in action drawing, where relevant, on materials from other jurisdictions. We will look at the formation of contractual relations, the requirements for enforceability of contracts, the rights of third parties, terms and interpretation of contracts, performance and breach of contracts, vitiating factors and remedies. The module primarily examines the law of contract in a commercial and organisational setting.
The module aims:
(a) To allow you to develop a detailed understanding of the different aspects of law of contract;
(b) To encourage you to think practically in this field, and apply the legal rules and principles you have learned to specific situations, and;
(c) To enable you to develop the skills to make, use and enforce contracts.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. demonstrate a detailed understanding of the main areas of English law of contract 2. draft different types of contracts, and contractual clauses and explain the reasons for your choices 3. demonstrate the skills necessary to conduct contractual negotiations |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 4. collect, synthesise and apply legal knowledge to a problem / case study to inform a choice of solutions |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. use feedback to adapt your actions to reach a desired aim and review the impact of your adaptations 6. demonstrate awareness of your personal responsibilities and of professional codes of conduct in relation to client management 7. interact effectively within a team, giving and receiving information and ideas and modifying your responses where appropriate |