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Topic
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Detail
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Academic year / semester
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2024/25
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Module code and title
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4LW022 English Legal System
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Assignment name
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Coursework
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Assignment type
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Coursework
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Assignment weighting and size
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2000 words, +/- 10%)
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Assessment unpacking video location
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(Location in Canvas where students can find the Module Leader’s assessment unpacking video)
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‘What’s my assignment?’ unpacking date (if applicable)
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(Student-led assessment unpacking session. See Assessment Handbook for details)
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Formative submission date (if applicable)
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Week 4 (18th October 2024)
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Formative submission method (if applicable)
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Online in Canvas by 2pm
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Formative feedback date (if applicable)
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Week 8 (15th November 2024)
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Summative (i.e., final) submission date
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7th January 2025
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Summative submission method
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Online in Canvas by 2pm
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Assignment requirements
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(What are you asking the students to do? Add in box below)
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You must answer ALL THREE questions on this assignment brief – all questions carry equal marks.
Question 1
Describe the two key defects of the common law system and how they lead to equity being established.
Question 2
With reference to key case law, explain the four rules of statutory interpretation.
Question 3
Explain how judicial precedent operates in England and Wales and consider all the sources of persuasive precedent.
You should include relevant case law to support your answers.
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Learning outcomes
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LO1
Discuss the significance of key features of the English Legal System, including its relationship with relevant European, international and human rights law.
LO2
Identify and evaluate key processes involved in the criminal and civil justice systems.
LO3
Conduct legal research using appropriate methods
LO4
Prepare and present knowledge of the law to a given legal situation, providing supporting reasons
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Assessment criteria
(see rubric below for performance criteria)
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(Including individual weighting, if applicable, and the learning outcomes being assessed)
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Characteristics of a good submission
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- Clear knowledge and understanding on the relevant legal skills.
- Developed understanding of legal skills.
- Engagement with client care skills linked to employability.
- Presentation skills
- Well-structured answers, with attention to detail and few mistakes.
- Understanding of professional requirements.
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Additional instructions
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Always keep a copy of your drafts and a file of working documents. There may be circumstances – for example, if there are questions relating to the academic integrity of your work – where you may be asked to submit the evidence of your work and meet with your tutor to answer questions about your submission.
(additional instructions, if applicable)
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Professional Body requirements
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(If applicable)
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University regulations
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University’s Academic Regulations
Academic Integrity Policy
Level and Mark Descriptors
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Support
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Student Support and Wellbeing
Study Guides
Skills for Learning – Introduction to Academic Study Skills
Academic English Language Skills
You should also refer to your Course and Module Guides
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Date by which feedback will be provided
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(When can students expect their feedback?)
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Feedback format
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(For example, written, oral, video)
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Resit details
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Add some information about the type of resit submission and the date if known. Be clear what will be required; for example, asking students to highlight areas of re-working to show how they have addressed the original feedback.
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