Legal and Academic Skills

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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

George Ndi

Version Number

2022.02

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Lecture

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Synopsis

This module will provide you with an introduction to legal and academic skills covering research approaches, critical evaluation skills, analysis of both primary and secondary sources of law and an introduction to English and International legal systems. Compulsory for all students joining the LLM programmes and particularly useful if you … For more content click the Read More button below.

This module will provide you with an introduction to legal and academic skills covering research approaches, critical evaluation skills, analysis of both primary and secondary sources of law and an introduction to English and International legal systems. Compulsory for all students joining the LLM programmes and particularly useful if you have not previously studied law or come from a non-common law background, the module will equip you with knowledge of sources and institutions of law, which is essential to allow you to successfully complete the LLM.

Learning Strategy

The teaching and learning strategy includes asynchronous lectures, synchronous workshops and independent study. In lectures, your tutor will give an overview of the relevant legal principles and skills. In interactive workshops, you will apply your knowledge through variety of activities. The teaching will involve both the essential concepts of the human rights field and practical case studies, as well as in-class debates requiring active participation. These will also provide an opportunity for peer-to-peer learning. The module entails significant independent study under the tutor’s guidance and you will be encouraged to make full use of electronic resources and the journal databases of the University of Huddersfield.

Outline Syllabus

Introduction to legal systemsSources of law: primary and secondaryDispute settlement and the dispute settlement bodiesIntroduction to key international courts and their jurisdictionFinding legal and non-legal sources using the Library and law databasesLegal referencing/citations using OSCOLA, and awareness of academic integrityCritical evaluation, analysis of sources and paraphrasing

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Outline the various sources of law.

Identify and explain the structure and functions of various courts and of significant international courts.

Understand the nature and function of the different legal orders (both national and international).

Understand and demonstrate the requirements for legal research and referencing.

Demonstrate ability to find and use appropriate primary and secondary law sources from a range of different sites.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Description:The portfolio will consist of a collection of work that has been produced throughout the module and marked as a single piece of work and may include legal writing and opinion pieces, reflective account, interview notes, research report, data analysis or letters of advice.

Assessment Weight:100

Assessment Length:4000 Words (Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO3, MLO4, MLO5

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:No

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria are as set out in the Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria. The guidelines provide criteria for the assessment of both coursework and examinations.

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