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Module title: Scottish Legal System
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LAW07109
Module leader: James McDougall
School The Business School
Subject area group: Law
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

You will learn some basic theories about the purpose of law; the sources of Scots law in a domestic European and international context and, in particular about why Scotland has a separate legal system from the other nations in the United Kingdom.You will also learn about the structure and role of courts and other dispute resolution bodies in the the Scottish legal system; You will also learn about the provision of legal advice and representation including the nature, structure, standards, regulation of, and challenges facing, the legal profession in Scotland.You will develop basic legal research skills and study skills including note taking, effective reading, referencing and avoiding plagiarism.Finally, you will develop your oral presentation and team working skills.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Recognise the purpose and sources of Scots law in a domestic, European and international context.

LO2: Outline the structure and role of courts and other dispute resolution fora affecting the Scottish legal system.

LO3: Understand the provision of legal advice and representation including the nature, structure, standards, regulation of, and challenges facing, the legal profession in Scotland

LO4: Demonstrate an ability to carry out basic legal research skills.

LO5: Communicate in writing and orally to a professional standard
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2026/7, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: James McDougall
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 166 You will have a range of tasks to complete, including back ground reading to support lecture content and prepare for tutorials.
Face To Face Lecture 25 Used to explain key principles and provide you with a framework for independent study.
Face To Face Tutorial 9 Interactive sessions at which you will learn practical skills and engage in practical learning sessions
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 20 1~4~5 Week 9 HOURS= 10-15 minutes You will be required to contribute to a group presentation on a topic relevant to the Scottish legal system. Group size will vary but will typically be 3-5. Presentations will take place between week 8 and week 12. If you have a learning profile that affects oral presentations, the module leader will discuss arrangements with you. Alternatives include contributing to research for the presentation and/ or submitting a written submission relating to the topic.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 80 1~2~3~5 Exam Period HOURS= 2 hours For section A of the exam, a case will be made available to you, two weeks before the exam. You will be asked unseen questions in relation to the exam.For section B, you will be asked to answer two questions from a choice of five. These will be wholly or mainly problem based.
Component 1 subtotal: 20
Component 2 subtotal: 80
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Scottish Legal System
 

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