Module LAW3041C for 2018/9
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3041C: Equity and Trusts
This module descriptor refers to the 2018/9 academic year.
Module Aims
This module aims to give you the opportunity to explore and understand the dynamic role of equity and trusts, so that you can develop an understanding of the principles, the nature of the office of trustee and of the beneficial interests behind the trust mechanism. Through exposure to key primary and secondary materials, you will develop skills of legal analysis and problem solving whilst also establishing an appreciation for the flexibility of the trust, and its responsiveness to the ever changing circumstances of an evolving society.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
|---|---|
| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the Trusts law, using a range of appropriate concepts, interpretative techniques and terminology; 2. Possess a broad knowledge and understanding of the law relating to certain areas of Trusts which have been selected for study in view of their particular difficulty or importance; 3. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of areas of growth, controversy and reform in the law of Trusts; 4. Understand the importance of non-legal/contextual materials (such as Charity Commission guidance) |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 5. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of legal concepts and principles and make an informed and effective judgement about the merits and relevance of particular information or arguments; 6. Demonstrate the acquisition legal research and analytical skills and apply the law to factual scenarios; 7. Communicate technical legal information and argument effectively and concisely, orally and in writing, in a manner appropriate to the discipline and in task-specific ways; |
| Personal and Key Skills | 8. Take responsibility for own learning (with some support), and to work effectively with others within a group, meeting obligations to the other members of the group 9. Identify retrieve and use efficiently a range of library-based and electronic resources with little guidance 10. Manage time independently and efficiently in preparing for learning activities, and to work independently, within a limited time frame, to complete a specified task |
How this Module is Assessed
In the tables below, you will see reference to 'ILO's. An ILO is an Intended Learning Outcome - see Aims and Learning Outcomes for details of the ILOs for this module.
Formative Assessment
A formative assessment is designed to give you feedback on your understanding of the module content but it will not count towards your mark for the module.
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2,000 words | 1-10 | Individual written feedback, with supplementary oral feedback available. |
Summative Assessment
A summative assessment counts towards your mark for the module. The table below tells you what percentage of your mark will come from which type of assessment.
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 60 | 0 |
...and this table provides further details on the summative assessments for this module.
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 60 | 2 hours | 1-7, 9-10 | Individual written feedback, with supplementary oral feedback available |
| Essay | 40 | 2000 words | 1-10 | Individual written feedback, with supplementary oral feedback available |
Re-assessment
Re-assessment takes place when the summative assessment has not been completed by the original deadline, and the student has been allowed to refer or defer it to a later date (this only happens following certain criteria and is always subject to exam board approval). For obvious reasons, re-assessments cannot be the same as the original assessment and so these alternatives are set. In cases where the form of assessment is the same, the content will nevertheless be different.
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination (60%) | Examination (2 hours) | 1-7, 9-10 | August reassessment period |
| Essay (40%) | One essay (2,000 words) | 1-10 | August reassessment period |
