This week’s topics
Final assessment and submission
- Final coursework submission
- Assessment against all criteria
What you will be able to do
- 1.1 Describe the differences between civil and criminal law.
- 1.2 Describe the organs of the government, European Union and Brexit.
- 1.3 Differentiate the classifications of the legal system.
- 1.4 Explain what law is and the impact that it has on society.
- 1.5 Examine the differences between common law and statutory law.
- 2.1 Outline the role of the Law Commission.
- 2.2 Describe what is meant by delegated legislation.
- 2.3 Explain the formal consultation process.
- 2.4 Analyse the different stages involved in creating an Act.
- 2.5 Examine the different types of Bill which are created.
- 3.1 Compare the different types of civil courts.
- 3.2 Describe the hierarchical structure and types of criminal courts.
- 3.3 Explain the appeal processes.
- 3.4 Analyse the work that civil courts undertake.
- 3.5 Analyse the work that criminal courts undertake.
- 4.1 Identify the judges that sit in each court within the hierarchy of law and appointment process.
- 4.2 Outline the work undertaken by Magistrates.
- 4.3 Explain the role of Juries in the legal profession.
- 4.4 Explain the training required to become a barrister and the role a barrister plays in the legal profession.
- 4.5 Analyse the ethical responsibilities of the legal profession.
Activity
Final assessment week: submission of the unit assignment.
Study materials
The teaching notes, exercises and videos of this week are in the student portal. Your portal is set up as soon as you receive final acceptance, so you can open them before the semester starts.
