? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : LAW-1-U02831

A critical introduction to the legal system of Scotland and to the study of law more generally in its historical, philosophical and social context. Its coverage includes legal theory, legal reasoning, the judicial process, law and justice, the sources of law, legal history, the administration of justice, jurisdiction and procedure.

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? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

• Legal Reasoning and Legal System (VS1) (Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2))

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

? Other Required Attendance : 1 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 18/09/2007 10:00 10:50 Lecture Theatre 4, Appleton Tower Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Tuesday 10:00 10:50 Central Lecture Wednesday 10:00 10:50 Central

To impart basic information about the legal system of Scotland; to help students develop basic legal skills; and to encourage students to think critically about the law.

Coursework [10%], 2nd semester examination [90%]

Resit exam consitutes 100% of final mark in case of resit.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s) 2ND August 1 - 2 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Heather Haig
Tel : (0131 6)50 2053
Email : Heather.Haig@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Mr Scott Wortley
Tel : (0131 6)51 4307
Email : scott.wortley@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/