College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Legal Foundations
Module LAW1036 for 2020/1
Module LAW1036 for 2020/1
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW1036: Legal Foundations
This module descriptor refers to the 2020/1 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
It is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics in the following order, although precise content and order may vary.
- Law, lawyers and the legal system
- Case law as a source of law
- Legislation as a source of law
- Problem solving
- Research and essay writing
- Client interviewing
- Advocacy
- Negotiation
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 seminars |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 13.5 | 9 x 1.5 hour syndicate workshops |
Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 9 | 9 x 1 hour Q & A sessions |
Guided Independent Study | 149 | Individual reading, research and study by way of lecture, syndicate meeting and seminar preparation and consolidation (and associated group work), including preparation for formative work (including timetabled formative work) |
Guided Independent Study | 62 | Assessment preparation |
Guided Independent Study | 31 | Formative assessment preparation |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
Judiciary of England and Wales: http://www.judiciary.gov.uk/
Ministry of Justice: http://www.justice.gov.uk/
HMCTS: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service
UK Parliament: http://www.parliament.uk/