Postgraduate Course: Practical Electives (LAWS11200)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Law |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Law |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
To develop practical knowledge of specialist areas of legal practice. Choices may be made from the following areas:-
Banking Law, Insurance Law, Pensions Law, Tax Planning, Financial Planning, Family Law, Child Law, Employment Law, Construction Law, Human Rights, Licensing Law, Commercial Property, Commercial Leasing, Criminal Advocacy, Civil Advocacy, Mediation, Corporate Finance, Management Buy Outs, Management Buy Ins, Environmental Law, Planning Law, Estate Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Charity Law, Restructuring and Insolvency, Medical Negligence and Personal Injury. On a weekly basis there are plenary sessions, workshops and tutorials in each area.
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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 |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 3:00 | 20 sides | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 3:00 | 20 sides | |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| By the end of this course, the students will have a basic knowledge of the chosen specialist areas and be able to conduct legal transactions as befit a day one trainee. The students will be able to conduct interviews, negotiate with other professionals and draft legal documents. They will also have advocacy skills and presentation skills. The students will be equipped for life in Private Practice. |
Assessment Information
| Continual Competency Assessment including performance, class participation and assignments 100% |
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 |
Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mrs Elaine Tyre
Tel: (0131 6)50 6301
Email: E.Tyre@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Margaret Stewart
Tel: (0131 6)50 2004
Email: margaret.stewart@ed.ac.uk |
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