Introduction to Common Law

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Introduction to Common Law
Leerdoelen	After successful completion of this course, you will be accustomed to the basic principles, the legal terminology and the culture of the common law, with special reference to the law of the UK. You will be able to apply the basic principles to simple cases.
Omschrijving	The classes will be lectures, although there will be room for questions and discussion as necessary. The course will touch upon the following subjects (at least) 1.the origins of the common law 2.the role of the judge in the common law 3.the role of lawyers in the common law 4.the idea of precedent and judge-made law 5.criminal law in the UK, including the use of the jury and cross-examination 6.contract law in the UK 7.the law of torts in the UK 8.property law in the UK 9.family law in the UK 10.the UK ‘constitution’.
Uren per week	2
Onderwijsvorm	hoorcollege (7x2 uur hoorcolleges)
Toetsvorm	schriftelijk (essayvragen) (Exam dates)
Vaksoort	b-niveau, juridisch
Coördinator	mr. P.A.J. van den Berg
Docent(en)	prof. mr. F. Brandsma ,mr. P.A.J. van den Berg
Entreevoorwaarden	This course is only accessible for students that have obtained at least 45 EC from their first year courses at research university level or that participate in a pre-approved pre-master or decree programme. This course is not open to non-law exchange students. Not accessible for students who passed the course Introduction to Common Law/Legal English before 1-9-12.
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Ba Rechtsgeleerdheid - afstudeerrichting Int & Europees Recht 2 semester I b verplicht Exchange programme 1 semester I b optional Pre-LLM International Commercial Law 1 semester I b compulsory