Law School Module Details |
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Title | UK TRADE LAW | ||
Code | LAW545 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr M Sattorova Law M.Sattorova@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 20 |
Aims |
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The module aims: To provide an in-depth specialist knowledge of UK trade law. To provide critical tools for understanding the interaction of the legal and the political as it pertains to UK trade law. To provide students with the tools to make sense of critical perspectives on trade, competition and investment rules as applicable to the UK's economic relations with the EU and globally. T o develop students' critical analysis and legal reasoning skills allowing them to evaluate and apply knowledge in a complex and evolving trade environment. To develop students' ability to construct coherent legal arguments orally and in writing. To cultivate a range of fundamental legal and transferrable skills required in a range of occupations involving the development and application of rules and policies on trade an d investment. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate an understanding of the institutional and normative foundations of UK trade law |
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(LO2) Use and understand complex legal texts, case law, and academic writing to identify solutions for legal and policy issues arising in the application of trade, competition and investment rules |
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(LO3) Critically appraise UK trade law from the perspective of different groups of states, devolved governments, business interests and other interest groups, including environmental and social interest groups |
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(LO4) Illustrate an awareness of the interaction of poltical and legal factors in UK trade law |
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(LO5) Show an ability to construct coherent legal arguments orally and in writing |
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(LO6) Reflect an ability to undertake independent research |
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(S1) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions. |
Syllabus |
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Indicative content: The UK internal market The i nstitutional and normative aspects of the UK internal and external trade with the European Unio UK trade relations under World Trade Organization law UK investment treaties Rules on intellectual property, competition and their implications for the UK economy and sovereignty Dispute settle ment and arbitration |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Seminar |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
24 |
4 |
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Private Study | 172 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 200 |
Assessment |
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Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
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