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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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Module Title | |||
Commercial Conveyancing For Paralegals | |||
Reference | LL1009 | Version | 1 |
Created | February 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
Approved | September 2023 | SCQF Points | 30 |
Amended | ECTS Points | 15 |
Aims of Module | |||
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To provide an overview and detail on the requirements of the role of a paralegal specialising in commercial conveyancing |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
1 | Identify the key legal issues as they reflect the practical requirements of commercial conveyancing |
2 | Implement the ability to compliance with the key processes which are followed in the selling of a commercial property |
3 | Achieve compliance with the key processes involved in the purchase of a commercial property including the role and operation of the Registers of Scotland, in this respect |
4 | Acquire the ability to manage and deal with the key financial and taxation issues which arise in the course of commercial conveyancing |
Indicative Module Content |
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An overview of the requirements for commercial conveyancing including the legal framework, the issues which arise when selling a commercial property, the issues which arise when purchasing a commercial property (including dealing with the Registers of Scotland) and the taxation and other financial issues which arise. |
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 |
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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, 3, 4 |
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, 3, 4 |
Description: | Participation Requirement to ensure students engage with and develop underlying knowledge and skills. Details in Performance Descriptor. |
MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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None. |