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Core Module Information
Module title: Foundations of International Private Law
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: LAW09136
Module leader: Yann Prisner Levyne
School The Business School
Subject area group: Law
Prerequisites

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

The aim of the Module is to introduce the key concepts in international private law applicable in Scotland, with reference to CJEU and English case law in a post Brexit UK. This Module considers key concepts and key aspects of international private law applicable in Scotland. It is a Module required for entrance to the Faculty of Advocates. For more information please visit: http://www.advocates.org.uk/
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Solve and process a Scots international private law issue.

LO2: Critically apply the knowledge gained to both fictional and real-life case studies.

LO3: Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary Scots international private law, and its international application.

LO4: Demonstrate an ability to conduct research and analysis within time constraints
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 2, 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: Yann Prisner Levyne
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 The weekly 2-hour lecture will cover the salient substantive aspects of international private law including principles, concepts, substantive law, caselaw and legal processes.
Face To Face Tutorial 9 The tutorial will complement the lecture by shifting the emphasis on the methodology and legal thinking process specific to international private law. Clarification on substantive issues and more in-depth analysis of caselaw mentioned during the lecture will also be provided.
Online Guided independent study 174 You are provided with structured and detailed handouts, containing primary law and secondary reading recommended and required for the relevant topic. Handouts also contain summary of key terms, asterisked key case law and short revision style questions that link to the lectures.
Total Study Hours203
Expected Total Study Hours for Module203


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1~2~3 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 words Identifying and advising on Scots IPL issues raised by problem scenario.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hours Answering a range of problem and essay style questions on Scots IPL.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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