LEGAL SYSTEM AND METHOD - LEG155/B Spring 2021
Course
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Legal Systems and Methods is an introduction to the English legal system and describes the distinctiveness of the common law approach as a legal methodology. The module is vital in initiating students into the process of legal research and the understanding of legal reasoning. This course aims to achieve an overview of the central institutions and processes of the English legal system and to introduce students to techniques of legal interpretation and legal research.
Here is the course outline:
1. Review and Case Note
Jan 19, Online
Reviewing Part A and B, 1st – 10th Chapter, Case Note |
2. Part C: Legal System - 11th Chapter SG
Jan 26, online
Courts in the English legal system |
3. 12th Chapter SG
Jan 29, online
The constitutional role of judicairy |
4. 13rd Chapter SG
Feb 02, online
Judicial Appointment and Diversity |
5. 14th Chapter
Feb 09, online
Legal Professionals. |
6. Review Part C: Legal System - 11th - 14th Chapter SG
Feb 12, online
Essay Drafting with Feedback. |
7. Case Note
Feb 16, online
Case Note |
8. 15th Chapter SG
Feb 19, online
The civil justice system |
9. 16th Chapter SG
Feb 23, online
Access to civil justice and legal aid |
10. 17th Chapter SG
Feb 26, online
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) |
11. 18th Chapter SG
Mar 02, online
The criminal justice system |
12. 19th Chapter SG
Mar 09, online
The investigation and prosecution of crime |
13. 20th Chapter SG
Apr 13, online
The jury |
14. Review Part C: Legal System - 15th - 20th Chapter SG
Apr 20, online
Essay drafting with feedback. |
15. Last Lesson - Review
Apr 27, online
Review |