LLB in Law with French programme only. Co-requisite linked module 08 08659.
Exclusions
None
Description
The objective of this module is to introduce students to the French legal materials and provide them with an understanding of French legal reasoning. The following topics are studied: The French courts structure. French legal professions. French legal methods.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of these linked modules the student will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the French legal system and of its founding principles; Demonstrate an understanding of the main differences between French Law (Civilian tradition) and English Law (Common law tradition); Read and understand French cases and French academic writings; Draft essays using French drafting methods; Discuss general rules of French legal system using the adequate French legal concepts.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
(Assessed jointly with 08 08659):
2 hr written examination
Other
none
Reading List
C. Leclerq, Droitt Constitutionnel et Institutions Politiques (latest ed.)
A. Weill and F. Terre, Droit Civil - Introduction Generale (latest ed.)
