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: Explain the concept and apply the content of the main areas of Scots international private law.
Analyse different approaches taken by various international conventions and foreign jurisdictions to the use of certain connecting factors in the key areas of jurisdiction, choice of law and recognition and enforcement of judgements.
Critically evaluate the key substantive legal subjects of Scots international private law.
LO2: Conduct independent research that applies and integrates an understanding of Scots international private law principles and the substantive law, and to communicate complex ideas orally and in writing.
LO3: Apply legal knowledge to questions of Scots international private law;
Demonstrate awareness of current issues relating to the module;
Demonstrate skills to analyse current developments in Scots international private law;
Demonstrate skills of researching current law within time constraints.
LO4: Research and writing within time constraints
LO5: Use relevant databases for legal research
Communicate effectively in oral and written form on relevant legal issues.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
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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 2 hours lectures in Weeks 2-6 and 8-12.
Face To Face Tutorial 6 One hour tutorials in weeks 3, 4,6,8,10 and12.
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 Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 50 1~2~3~4~5 Week 8 , WORDS= 2000 10% margin Identifying and advising on Scots IPL issues raised by problem scenario.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hour exam. 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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