Module LAW2041 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW2041: Equity and Trusts
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Aims
The aims of the module are for you:
To achieve a critical understanding of the general principles of the law of Trusts, both in their own right and within the wider context of property law, and to do so by concentrating on selected topics which are studied in depth.
To achieve flexibility in the study of Trusts law, and selectivity within the considerable amount of material, so that problems in Trusts law can be correctly identified and addressed succinctly and accurately with full legal authority.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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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 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 of legal research and analytical skills and apply the law to factual scenarios; 7. Communicate technical legal information and argument effectively and concisely, 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, and meet obligations to, others 9. Identify, retrieve and use efficiently a range of 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 |
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; powers of appointment;
- Charities and non-charitable purpose trusts; unincorporated associations
- Trustees’ duties and powers
- Constructive and resulting trusts
- 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 activity | 22 | 22 x 1 hour Lectures |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 13.5 | 9 x 1.5 hour syndicate workshops |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 13.5 | 9 x 1.5 hour seminars |
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 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).