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 Aims
The aims of the module are:
- 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 Trusts law, using a range of appropriate concepts, interpretative techniques and terminology; 2. Possess in-depth knowledge and critical 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 detailed awareness and critical 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 detailed and comprehensive 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, accurately 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 others within a group, meeting obligations to the other members of the group 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 |
Indicative Reading List
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
There is no set text, but you should consider ensuring you have access to one of the following text books:
Virgo, G, The Principles of Equity and Trusts (currently 2nd ed. 2016) Oxford University Press
Martin, J., Hanbury and Martin: Modern Equity (currently 20th ed. 2015) Sweet & Maxwell
Moffat, G., Trusts Law, Text and Materials (currently 5th ed. 2015) Cambridge University Press
Statute Book - e.g. Thomas, M. Blackstone’s Statutes on Property Law 2017-18, 25th ed, Oxford University Press