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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Foundations Of Scots Law | |||
| Reference | LL1004 | Version | 1 |
| Created | August 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | September 2023 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module provides students with an overview and understanding of the key legal frameworks within which paralegals operate and of the key legal processes and procedures which they will carry out in their role | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Describe the broad legal frameworks of Scots law in terms of criminal law, the law of obligations and the law of property |
| 2 | Take account of the key legal processes which are required in legal practice |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Legal frameworks of criminal law, the law of obligations and property law; key processes in conveyancing, company law, litigation and private client work. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Materials will be delivered in the University's online learning environment. Formative activities such as forum postings and online quizzes will help prompt learning reflection as a foundation for discussion in online live tutorials. Students will be encouraged to engage with how the materials being taught are evidence and embedded in their work based practice and this will be discussed and captured in the ways outlined above, and through the assessment. These materials will be supplemented by Law Society supported materials where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 22 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 100 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | 178 |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 100 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Coursework in the form of a portfolio capturing both the student's reflections on their learning process and the application of the learning materials in practice as well as the understanding and application of the relevant rules themselves. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 0% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2 |
| Description: | Participation Requirement to ensure students engage with and develop underlying knowledge and skills. Details in Performance Descriptor. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 bears 100% of the grade required to generate the module grade. Component 2 is a participation requirement with each student normally required to complete interactive activities in this module and attend and participate in at least 4 out of the 6 synchronous online tutorial sessions. Non-submission of component 1 or non-completion of the participation competences in component 2 will result in an NS grade. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A:Pass |
| B | B:Pass |
| C | C:Pass |
| D | D:Pass |
| E | E:Pass |
| F | F:Pass |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| None. | |