Law School Module Details

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Title EQUITY & TRUSTS
Code LAW211
Coordinator Ms SF Singh
Law
Sarah.Singh@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Whole Session 30

Aims

To stimulate the academic interest of students in a complex and evolving 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 thebasic 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 a whole, as well as in discrete topics.

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

(S2) Application and 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, utilising electronic legal resources in researching topics and preparing for small group sessions.


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.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: This is a novel form of teaching in the Law School, developed with the input of experts in digital development of learning.

Teaching Method 2 - Seminar
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Students will participate in five seminars per Semester, each consisting of no more than 30 students and booked in two-hour blocks. This provide a change to have rich interaction with your subject tutor, and closely map the content you will have prepared from the online learning environment.
At most Seminars, students will be sub-divided into smaller sub-groups (Each group will then be asked to consider a series of materials which will be a series of essa y and problem questions similar to the type students could expect to see in the final assessment.


Teaching Schedule

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

      44

64
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 236
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Final Summative Assessment There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 Assessment Period  2 hours minimum    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 M Shillito Law M.Shillito@liverpool.ac.uk
Dr AJ Picton Law J.Picton@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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