Law School Module Details
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Title LAND LAW
Code LAW242
Coordinator Dr JP Tribe
Law
J.Tribe@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2019-20 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

Stimulate the academic interest of students in a complex area of law;
Enhance general legal and transferable skills in the context of the subject area;
Deliver the substantive elements of the subject in accordance with the requirements laid down in the Joint Announcement of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Council governing the content of the qualifying law degree;
Carry out independent tasks and research to a highl evel of aptitude.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic rules affecting an individual's useand occupation of land and the claims of a third party to an interest in land.

(LO2) Demonstrate detailed knowledge of and the ability to critically evaluate the law in some areas.

(LO3) Appreciate the social context and underlying policy issues in this area of law and thei nfluences they exert.

(LO4) Show anawareness of the practical implications for individuals of the operation ofLand Law.

(LO5) Researchthe relevant laws, electronically and on paper and present an effectiveargument, soundly based in critical analysis of the law in its social andpolicy context both orally and in writing.

(LO6) Be ableto complete specified tasks with minimal direction or input through formalinstruction.

Syllabus
 

The module will examine the following topics:

Major concepts governing entitlement to land;
Main third party interests in outline;
Protection of interests in registered land;
Successive and Concurrent Interests in land. Trusts of land;
Co-ownership of land.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Teaching Method 2 - Other
Description:

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 192

         8

 200
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 50
TOTAL HOURS 250

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  1hr 45 mins (105 min    95       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :2  Submission of three    5       

Recommended Texts
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Other Staff Teaching on this Module
Prof W Barr Law Wbarr@liverpool.ac.uk
Dr JA Sigafoos Law Jennifer.Sigafoos@liverpool.ac.uk
Dr AJ Picton Law J.Picton@liverpool.ac.uk
Miss H Hirst Facilities, Residential & Commercial Svcs Hannah.Hirst@liverpool.ac.uk
Mr AW Woodhouse Law A.Woodhouse2@liverpool.ac.uk
Mr M Bennett Law Mark.Bennett2@liverpool.ac.uk

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