LAW3231 : The Law of Succession (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Derek Whayman
- Lecturer: Prof. Christopher Rodgers, Mr Ian Jeffries Dawson
- 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: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To equip students with a sound grounding in and critical appreciation of the law and aspects of practice of the Law of Succession.
Succession involves a detailed examination of the legal mechanisms for the transmission of property on death. The module also seeks to set the development of the law in its context and, in addition, offers practical insights into this important area of law.
Outline Of Syllabus
The syllabus includes the Law of Wills, the Law of Intestacy (this is the law governing the devolution of property where there is no Will) and Inheritance Provision. The latter topic involves consideration of circumstances in which a person who does not inherit by Will or on Intestacy can claim against a deceased's estate to gain some benefit from the deceased.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 30 | 1:00 | 30:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 5 | 1:00 | 5:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 165 | 1:00 | 165:00 | N/A |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
The lecture base of tuition is grounded in the need to provide a coherent introductory exposition of very technical law and offering structure, reinforcement of problem solving skills. The seminars provide the medium through which the intended learning outcomes are rehearsed, refined and improved.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 135 | 1 | A | 67 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1 | M | 33 | 2000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The assessed essay, provides an opportunity to demonstrate research, writing and the analytical, synthetical, critical and evaluation skills. The examination provides the opportunity to demonstrate problem solving skills and achievement of the knowledge based outcomes across the syllabus.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- LAW3231's Timetable