LC3S337 - Law and Technology in Practice 18 Jul 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LC3S337 | ||
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| Module Title: | Law and Technology in Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Law | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Law | ||
| Module Leader: | Clare Lewis, Lewis Bishop | ||
| Module Team: | Holly Evans, Hannah Menard, | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | |||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
The module will introduce students to the use of technology in the legal sector; the legal profession, legal processes, institutions and systems
The module will provide a basis for study for students to;
1. Develop a critical understanding of the effect of technology on the legal sector both present and future.
2. Evaluate the recent trends and use of technology within legal practice and legal services.
3. Critically analyse the digital skills which need to be developed by future practitioners including lawyers, legal engineers
Content Summary
The module will cover the following indicative content:
· The use of cloud computing.
· Artificial Intelligence including AI driven document management.
· Automation including the use of digital assistants.
· Big Data.
· Remote engagement.
· Cyber Security issues.
· Challenges to legal process and justice such as digital evidence, meta data, forensic investigation.
· Impact and future challenges for the legal profession such as job description, divide between law and information technology.
· Professional, ethical, legal, social issues resulting from the use of information technology.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminars | 20 |
| Independant Study | 88 |
| Directed Study (including online independent learning) | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence in-depth knowledge and understanding of the rapidly changing information technology context and apply to the operation and application of law and legal services in complex scenarios. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse the legal issues and requirements of technology within an interdisciplinary environment that considers future needs. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | An individual coursework that assesses knowledge, understanding, analysis, and application of issues within the area of law and technology. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | A concentrated inquiry into a single decided case or legal issue in the area of law and technology. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |