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 2022-23 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 use and 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 an awareness of the practical implications for individuals of the operation of Land 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 able to complete specified tasks with minimal direction or input through formal instruction.


Syllabus

 

Syllabus topics:

1. Understanding Land
2. Estates and Interests
3. Registration of Land
4. Trusts of Land
5. Co-ownership


Teaching and Learning Strategies

11 x 2 hr lectures= 22 hrs

4 x 2 hr seminars= 8 hrs

Self-directed learning= 120 hrs


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 22

8

        30
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 120
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
5% - MCQ Test 2         
5% - MCQ Test 1         
90% - coursework (2000 words)    90       

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

Professor DJ Morris Law Debra.Morris@liverpool.ac.uk
Mr DN Nyatanga Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Darryn.Nyatanga@liverpool.ac.uk
Miss M Mehmi Law Monique.Mehmi@liverpool.ac.uk

Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite:

 

Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements):

 

Co-requisite modules:

LAW211 EQUITY & TRUSTS 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis:

 

Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis:

 

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