Undergraduate Course: International Private Law (LAWS10111)
Course Outline
School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
This course deals with the concepts, history, sources, theories and general processes of international private law. Particular areas studied will include jurisdiction; family law; obligations; commercial law and property law. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
Please note that you are very unlikely to get a place on an Honours Law course unless you are on a direct exchange with the School of Law (this includes Erasmus law exchange students). |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: 26 |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Central | Lecture | | 1-22 | | | | 14:00 - 15:50 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Thursday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. LO5 Old College |
Additional information |
The first seminar will be held on Thursday 23rd September in LO5 Old College |
Exam Information |
Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | 3 x 12 sides | Reference material allowed |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Knowledge based outcomes. Students should acquire from their studies knowledge in depth of the topics covered in the class.
2. Application and problem solving outcomes. Students should be able to apply their knowledge of the subject to provide solutions to practical situations involving the class topics.
3. Sources and research outcomes. Students should be able to demonstrate competence in identifying legal material on the class topics over and above that referred to in the reading skills, both from library and electronic resources. |
Assessment Information
33% Essay, 67% exam |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
Not entered |
Syllabus |
Not entered |
Transferable skills |
Not entered |
Reading list |
Not entered |
Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
Not entered |
Keywords |
International private law. Jurisdiction. Conflict of laws. |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Prof Gerry Maher
Tel:
Email: gerard.maher@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Heather Haig
Tel: (0131 6)50 2053
Email: Heather.Haig@ed.ac.uk |
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