LC2S215 - Law on Trial 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC2S215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Law on Trial | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Clare Lewis, Hannah Coburn | ||
| Module Team: | Holly Evans, Ayesha Fulat, Hannah Menard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will introduce students to the theories and doctrines of law and will encourage a critical evaluation of aspects of the Anglo-Welsh Legal System.
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
1. Demonstrate understanding of law, the legal system and its methods in the context of society's competing values, influences and political pressures.
2. Analyse the impact of unequal distribution of power and wealth and the influence of other [perceived] inequalities on the processes of law creation and adjudication.
3. Critique the role of key personnel within the legal system and the operation of the civil and criminal justice systems.
4. Apply critical legal theories and perspectives to contemporary case studies.
Content Summary
The module provides a wide-ranging critical examination of the structures, personnel, methods and substantive laws of the English Legal System and other legal systems and covers the following indicative content:
• Main theories underlying the study of law. These theories will serve as tools of analysis enabling students to examine aspects of the ELS and other legal systems from a more critical perspective.
• Importance of the rule of law from a domestic and an international perspective.
• Role of human rights within the ELS.
• Critical approaches on the law making processes.
• Operation of the criminal justice system and the civil justice system through a number of case studies.
• Legal attempts to deal with differences and discrimination in society
• Topical case studies
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence understanding of different theoretical legal perspectives and apply them to case studies. |
| LO2 | Evidence critical reasoning skills through an evaluation of the role of law, legal institutions, methods or personnel in contemporary society. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio consisting of a collection of three critical essays and a reflective account relating to an overarching critical theme within the English Legal System. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |