LC4H069 - Family Law and Practice 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC4H069 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Family Law and Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Gemma Sweetman | ||
| Module Team: | Hayley Brain | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100692 - legal practice | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module is designed to enable students to further develop the skills, knowledge and application of Family Law and Practice, by requiring them to advise on issues and undertake tasks which would be expected of a trainee solicitor in a Family Law seat.
Content Summary
The module comprises four main elements:
Element 1 –
- Dissolution of marriage and its consequences; the law relating to divorce and procedure, its impact on society, cost implications and reform.
Element 2 –Domestic Violence Injunctions:
- Domestic violence and procedure; the protection from violence, molestation and harassment for partners and children, an analysis of the interaction of civil and criminal law and the impact of human rights legislation on ex parte applications.
Element 3 –Children Act Proceedings:
- Parental responsibility including s.8 orders under the Children Act 1989 and procedure; Child Arrangement Orders following relationship breakdown and the impact of human rights legislation on the concept of the ‘welfare principle’ in the Children Act.
Element 4 –Financial Provision Proceedings:
- Financial provision and procedure; the calculation of maintenance, capital and property adjustment orders, and financial provision for children under the Children Act and the Child Support Act.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 6 |
| Seminar | 18 |
| Independent Study | 52 |
| Directed Study | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate good, accurate knowledge understanding and skills of family law and practice and employ the applicable skills in this area. |
| LO2 | Use legal knowledge and skill to identify the client’s objectives and the different means of achieving those objectives having regard to financial, commercial and personal priorities and constraints, costs, benefits and risks. |
| LO3 | To identify the overall nature of the transaction, plan or progress that transaction or matter through a series of steps and decisions including, where appropriate, drafting documentation. |
| LO4 | To demonstrate a good understanding of the key ethical requirements contained in the Solicitors Regulation Authority Principles of Regulation and Code of Conduct, understand where these may impact and be able to apply them in context. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | Time Constrained | 180 | 3000 | 100 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Onsite Open Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |