College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Trusts
Module LAW3041D for 2021/2
Module LAW3041D for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3041D: Trusts
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Introduction to trusts and equity; creation of private trusts; classification of trusts and distinction of trusts from other legal concepts;
- Requirements of certainty in relation to trusts, discretions andpowers of appointment;
- Constructive and resulting trusts
- Charities and non-charitable purpose trusts; unincorporated associations
- Trustees’ duties and powers
- Breach of trust and remedies
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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58 | 242 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
Category | Hours of study time | Description |
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Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 22 | 22 x 1 hour Lectures |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 13.5 | 9 x 1.5 hour syndicate workshops |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 13.5 | 9 x 1.5 hour seminars |
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 9 | 9 x 1 hour Q&A sessions |
Guided independent study | 22 | Individual reading and lecture preparation |
Guided Independent Study | 72 | Syndicate workshop preparation |
Guided Independent study | 72 | Seminar preparation |
Guided Independent study | 76 | Assessment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).