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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
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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