Law School Module Details
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Title EQUITY & TRUSTS (LEVEL 3)
Code LAW311
Coordinator Ms SF Singh
Law
Sarah.Singh@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 6 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims

To stimulate the academic interest of students in a complex and involving area of law.  To deliver the substantive elements of the subject area in accordance with the requirements laid down in the Joint Announcement of the SRA and Bar Council, governing the content of qualifying LL.B degree programmes.  To enhance general legal and transferable skills in the context of the subject area.  To allow students to carry out independent tasks and research to a high level of aptitude.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate, orally and in writing, knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts of Equity and the operation of the trust.

(LO2) Demonstrate a basic understanding of the legal context of trusts and equity in the operation of the legal system.

(LO3) Demonstrate an awareness of the practical implications for individuals of the operation of the law of Equity & Trusts in England and Wales, e.g. with reference to the ownership of the matrimonial home.  

(LO4) Demonstrate understanding of the law as it affects trustees - obligations, powers, etc.

(LO5) Appreciate the social and economic (especially fiscal) context of trusts and the underlying policy issues. 

(LO6) Demonstrate an appreciation of the value of equitable remedies in society.

(LO7) Demonstrate an understanding of the subject area as whole, as well as in discrete topics.

(LO8) Use and interpret complex legal statutory material, case law and academic writing. 

(S1) Legal knowledge.

(S2) Application & Problem Solving

(S3) Effective legal writing.

(S4) Critical analysis.

(S5) Effective group working - including research, organise and deliver a presentation on a substantive legal topic

(S6) Work and learn independently, with limited guidance.

(S7) General and Transferable Skills, particularly, oral communication, research based and use of technology in learning.

Syllabus
 

Foundations of Equity, the Trust & Remedies
Essentials of express trusts: The 3 Certainties and Constitution of Express Trusts
Implied Trusts in Context: Family Homes
Non-Charitable Purpose Trusts and Unincorporated Associations
Charitable Purpose trusts
Administration of Trusts - Trustees’ Powers and Duties
Breach of Trust, Strangers liability and Tracing

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Online Learning Delivery
Description: A variety of materials, which include online lecture materials, skills and key resource videos, activities and MCQs, as well as directed, required reading in textbooks and primary and secondary sources.
Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description:
Teaching Method 3 - Other
Description: Other online materials designed to support students’ learning

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours   20

       44

6

 70
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 230
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Summative assessment to be chosen by students from a variety of appropriate modes of assessment.      100       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             

Recommended Texts
Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.

Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Dr JP Tribe Law J.Tribe@liverpool.ac.uk
Dr M Shillito Law M.Shillito@liverpool.ac.uk
Miss E Adams Law Elizabeth.Adams2@liverpool.ac.uk
Mrs J Nessa Law Jasmin.Nessa@liverpool.ac.uk
Miss JB Randall Law J.B.Randall@liverpool.ac.uk
Mr RN Dutia Law R.Dutia@liverpool.ac.uk
Miss A Hardacre Law A.Hardacre@liverpool.ac.uk

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