Principles of Business Law

LAW4250

Title	Principles of Business Law
Code	LAW4250
School	RBS
Module Level	4
Module Code	LAW4250
Available Summer	N
Semester	1
Credits	6
ECTS Credits	3
Contact Hours	48
Course Length (wks)	12
Course Leader	Dr. Vick Krishnan
Lecturers	Dr. Vick Krishnan
Course Aims	The module aims to: Enable students to understand the fundamental principles of law relating to business transactions and commercial institutions as well as being aware of consumer rights. Enable students to appreciate the fundamental differences between the English Legal System, the European Union and International Law. Provide students with an awareness of the legal implications of various types of business activity and transactions within these three legal systems Develop the student’s skills in applying legal principles to particular situations within a business and commercial context
Course Content	Ability to collate and manage facts and data Analytical ability – able to distinguish law from facts and facts from opinions Ability to rationalise and form informed conclusions based on legal principles Oral skills (presentation & advocacy) Written skills (writing/appreciating case-study) Listening/interviewing/negotiating (inter-personal skills)
Learning Outcomes	On completion of this module, students should be able to: LO1 Comprehend and appreciate the sources and nature of legal rules and the impact of Law generally on individuals, business or commercial organisations and other such interest groups. LO2 Understand the increased relevance and implications of European Union and International Law in relation to International Business or Commerce LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of the basic legal principles involved in business and commercial or contractual transactions in the UK, the EU and in International Law. LO4 Illustrate the application of legal principles contextually with reference to a given case studies, distinguish between Law and Fact, and, to apply relevant legal principles to facts and to argue both sides as well as drawing the appropriate desired conclusions
Presentation	Lectures and seminars are held weekly. Seminars involve individual and/or group effort and participation in the analysis of scenarios/facts/case studies. Students will also be required to write out full-length answers to past exam papers as a matter of practice to familiarise themselves with exam conditions and expectations. There are also plans to include court visits (subject to the necessary approval and formalities being met). Moots and debates will also be included from time to time. Workshop based activities will also be incorporated
Reading Recommended	AUGUST, R; (2004), International Business Law, 3rd edition, Pearson Publications, London KENT, P; (2004), Law of the European Union, 2nd Edition, Pitman Publishing, London KRISHNAN, V, (2004), Public International Law, 2nd Edition, Old Bailey Publications, London KRISHNAN, V; (2004), Contract Law, 2nd Edition, Old Bailey Publications, London KRISHNAN, V; (2004), English Legal System, 2nd Edition, Old Bailey Publications, London
Reading Required	ADAMS, A.; (2006), Law for Business Students, 3rd Edition, Pearson Publishing, London MacINTYRE, J.; (2006), Business Law, 2nd Edition, Pearson Publishing, London
Pre-Requisites	None
Asseseement Methods	Individual written assignment - Week 6 - 20% Timed test - Week 9 - 30% Written Exam - Exam Week - 50%
Weekly Schedule	Sources and Characteristics of the English Legal System English Common Law and the Court Hierarchy Law of Contract I – Formation & legal requirements Law of Contract II – Contents of Contracts Law of Contract III – Discharge, Termination & Remedies Sources and Characteristics of the European Union Primacy of Community Law over National Law Contractual and Non-Contractual Liability of the Community International Law I – Public International Law International Law II – Private International Law Exam Revision
Field Trips	There are also plans to include court visits (subject to the necessary approval and formalities being met)