LAW8049 : Key Concepts in Corporate and Commercial Law
LAW8049 : Key Concepts in Corporate and Commercial Law
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Sarah Morley
- Owning School: Newcastle Law School
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
n/a
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
n/a
Aims
To gain an understanding of the issues relating to translation in the legal field, as well as the importance of technical knowledge in legal translation.
To introduce basic legal terms and concepts, particularly in the areas of contract, commercial and company law. The module covers key legal terms and concepts in commercial contracts, the structure of companies and the regulatory environment in which companies operate.
Outline Of Syllabus
Issues in legal translation
Understanding the foundations of the English Legal System
Gain knowledge of the different concepts, principles and core vocabulary of contract law
Understand the legal underpinnings of corporate law in the UK (including the concepts of legal personality, limited liability and directors duties)
Develop knowledge of the different terms used within commercial and corporate law.
Gain knowledge of the different forms of business structures, and learn about the formation and death of corporations.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Issues in legal translation
Understanding the foundations of the English Legal System
Gain knowledge of the different concepts, principles and core vocabulary of contract law
Understand the legal underpinnings of corporate law in the UK (including the concepts of legal personality, limited liability and directors duties)
Develop knowledge of the different terms used within commercial and corporate law.
Gain knowledge of the different forms of business structures, and learn about the formation and death of corporations.
Intended Skill Outcomes
The ability to recognise and use basic, key and common terms in commercial and corporate contexts.
Develop a different approach to research and writing by undertaking a legal assessment (guidance provided for legal research and writing).
Develop a legal argument and learn how to cite and reference legal sources to support your arguments.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 20 | 1:00 | 20:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 16 | 1:00 | 16:00 | Working towards assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 8 | 1:30 | 12:00 | In person classes (Flex – could be moved to synchronous online). |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | FLEX can be done online |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 40 | 1:00 | 40:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 2 | 1:00 | 2:00 | 2 Q&A sessions for all students to ask questions. Will also be made avaiable as non-synchronous. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lecture materials will be delivered through a mix of recordings and other online learning activities, such as reading tasks (and will be non-synchronous). The lecture materials will be complimented by eight 1.5 hour group discussions ran as ‘seminars’, which are to be held on a synchronous basis (these can be ran online for FLEX purposes). The students will be able to interact not only with the instructor but each other and will therefore be able to grasp more easily the language used by lawyers and become familiar and comfortable with using those terms in practice. Two one hour live Q&A sessions will also be provided in which students can post questions on a discussion board and receive immediate responses from the instructor. The live chat will be saved and made available to students who were unable to attend the live session. This will also be complimented with drop-in surgeries towards the end of the course to allow students to discuss preparation for their assignment.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 100 | 2000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessment will take the form of a written exercise to be done in the students’ own time. The topic of the assessment will be notified to students once approved by the University’s external examiner.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LAW8049's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- LAW8049's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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