LAW-10027 - Module Specification
School of Law
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

The module aims to develop an understanding of the legal framework that informs contemporary business practice.
The module is divided into four key areas: an introduction to the English Legal System; an introduction to essential of Contract Law; an introduction to Tort Law; and an introduction to business structures and ownership. It is designed as an introduction to the legal issues and legal skills which are important in a business context, and provides an interesting opportunity to develop a level of commercial awareness.
This module uses a combination of lectures and tutorials and formative and summative assessment and online self-test questions to develop a range of transferable skills, including the ability to reflect, analyse, critique and advise, problem solving and effective written communication of findings.

The module aims to explore the legal framework that informs contemporary business practice.
It is designed as an introduction to the legal issues and legal skills which are important in a business context and provides an interesting opportunity to develop a level of commercial awareness.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Compare and contrast business structures available in the UK; explain the business structures available in the UK: 1
Advise hypothetical clients of the advantages and disadvantages of each business structure with regard to given circumstances; advise hypothetical clients from a technical and practical viewpoint in connection with appropriate business structure: 1
Communicate in writing which business structure is most appropriate and be able to explain why: 1
Explain basic contract law principles in connection with offer & acceptance; consideration and terms: 1
Advise hypothetical clients of potential legal remedies for possible breaches of contract: 1
Communicate in writing the most appropriate action to take in connection with possible breach of contract and be able to explain why: 1
Explain the basic principles of the Torts Law including Negligence: duty of care, breach, causation, damage: 1

Study hours

18 hours of lectures (9 x 2)
4 hours tutorials (fortnightly)
128 hours independent study and exam preparation

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment