English Legal System (General Principles of Law)

Syllabus

The Nature and Development of English Law: including the nature and functions of the Law; the concept of legal personality, outline of agency and powers of attorney; an awareness of the development of the Common Law and the Writ System; the development of Equity and its role in the law to-day and the effect of the Judicature Acts 1873-75

Modern Day Sources of Law: including legislation both primary and delegated; Statutory interpretation,; the doctrine of Judicial Precedent; an awareness of the role of European Community Law

Dispute Solving in English Law: including the Court System and structure, Legal Personnel (i.e. The Judiciary, Barristers, Solicitors and Paralegals), composition and jurisdiction of the Civil and Criminal Courts; the Appellate system; Tribunals; Arbitration and Mediation

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand how the law is used to regulate human conduct within the State 2. Be aware of how laws are effected, altered and repealed 3. Be aware of the various ways in which disputes are resolved 4. Be aware of the different personnel involved in the enactment and interpretation of the law and the resolution of legal disputes

Assessment

Three multiple choice tests and four assignments

Entry Requirements

One of the Following

Two GSCE's at Grade B or above

Four GCSE's at Grade C or D

A Level Law

BTEC 1st Diploma (NVQ/GNVQ Level 2 or above)

ILEX Level 2 or Level 3 Qualifications

ILSPAs Legal Secretary Diploma

Other (Please specify)

Mature Student (A signed declaration will be required)