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LAW-30114 - Module Specification
School of Law
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

LAW-30114 - Contemporary Case Law Critique
Coordinator: Laura Pritchard-Jones Tel: +44 1782 7 33861
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733218

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23

The Contemporary Case Law Critique module offers a unique opportunity for students at Level 6 to undertake case law analysis, supported by independent research, in one of the core areas of legal study. Students may select a recent case to appraise from a wide range of options drawn from Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Contract Law, Torts, Crime, EU, Real Property and Trusts.

Aims
This module provides students with the opportunity to undertake a sustained piece of case law analysis focused on a recent judicial decision within one of the core areas of legal study. It will require students to engage with the facts of the case, its history, the context in which the case assumes relevance and the main legal issues raised. Based on independent research, students will produce an extended case commentary/critique which analyses critically the reasoning employed by the judge(s) and assesses the legal significance of the case by reference to its social or political impact.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Describe and communicate clearly and succinctly the reasoning in (and relevance of) a decided case: 1
Deploy advanced, independent research skills to locate, analyse and evaluate appropriate and relevant sources of law: 1
Analyse, evaluate, utilise and critique arguments advanced by judges and academic commentators: 1
Develop and articulate own view points, responses and arguments within a coherent and persuasive case analysis: 1
Evaluate critically the significance of a case law development by reference to its legal, social or political impact: 1

Study hours

Introductory workshop: 2 hours
Work in progress session: 2 hours
Writing Retreat: 4 hours
Module pre-reading and online preparation: 12 hours
Independent study, research, further reading and assignment preparation: 130 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Case Study weighted 100%
4000 word case commentary
Case commentary. Students may select from a list of cases drawn from Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Contract Law, Torts, Crime, EU, Real Property and Trusts

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023