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(LO1) Demonstrate principles and techniques of advanced legal research

(LO2) Show an understanding of the relevant social, economic, political, historical, philosophical, ethical, scientific and cultural contexts within which Law of the European Single Market operates

(LO3) Demonstrate that the chosen taught modules have been studied in depth

(LO4) Identify, locate and retrieve source legal materials in Law of the European Single Market, both in paper and electronic form

(LO5) Analyse, evaluate and interpret the principal source materials of Law of the European Single Market, including national statutes, national, European and international law reports, treaties, directives and other relevant materials as appropriate

(LO6) Apply legal knowledge to a practical situation and draw reasoned conclusions supported by legal authority

(LO7) Synthesise information from primary legal sources to achieve detailed knowledge and understanding of the Law of the European Single Market

(LO8) Understand and employ English, European and international legal terminology, both orally and in writing, to explain and convey technical legal information at an advanced level

(LO9) Demonstrate advanced legal skills (e.g. critical analysis) necessary to enable them to reach a superior understanding of Law of the European Single Market, even if not previously studied at undergraduate level

(LO10) Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the legal principles underpinning free movement within the Single Market

(LO11) Demonstrate critical awareness of the broader constitutional, policy and cultural implications of European economic integration

(LO12) Locate and handle appropriate legal and non-legal materials

(LO13) Carry out research in the field of the Single Market

(S1) Develop critical analysis skills

(S2) Utilise problem-solving skills in complex theoretical and practical contexts

(S3) Develop time management and prioritisation skills by working to deadlines

(S4) Develop individual and group communication skills by seminar presentations

(S5) Develop oral discussion skills by participating in debates and problem-solving exercises

(S6) Take responsibility for their own learning

(S7) Develop their skills in reading, analysing and synthesising different viewpoints and presenting their findings/conclusions in clear, comprehensible, structured format, with detailed argumentation where appropriate

(S8) Be able to make a critical judgment of the merits of particular arguments and make a reasoned choice between alternative solutions or arguments

1 Introduction

Seminar 1 – Fiscal Barriers to Free Movement of Goods: customs duties and charges having equivalent effect under Article 20 TFEU; discriminatory internal taxation under Article 110 TFEU

Seminar 2 – Non-Fiscal Barriers to Free Movement of Goods I: quantitative restrictions and measures having equivalent effect under Article 34 TFEU, focusing on caselaw pre-Keck

Seminar 3 – Non-Fiscal Barriers to Free Movement of Goods II: quantitative restrictions and measures having equivalent effect under Article 34 TFEU, focusing on caselaw post-Keck

Seminar 4 – Non-Fiscal Barriers to Free Movement of Goods III: justifications for barriers to free movement of goods under Article 36 TFEU and mandatory requirements

Reading (Formative Assessment Preparation) Week

Session on Formative Assessment

Seminar 5 – Free Movement of Services I: definition of economic services under Article 57 TFEU; barriers to free move ment of services under Article 56 TFEU; justifications for barriers to free movement of services under Article 52 TFEU and imperative requirements

Seminar 6 – Free Movement of Services II: case-study on public services, focusing on healthcare

Seminar 7 – Free Movement of Services III: case-study on posted workers, under Article 56 TFEU and Directive 96/71

Seminar 8 – The Services Directive 2006/123: origin and evolution of the Services Directive; final text of the Services Directive and its various controversies

General Discussion Session (Including Queries)

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: 2 hr seminar
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: Structure: introductory session; 4 substantive classes; formative assessment class; 4 further substantive sessions; final discussion / Q&A session