Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Module Offerings

3518IFBSG-JAN-MTP

Aims

To introduce students to the principles, issues and legislation relating to contract law. Students will also receive an introduction to the basic principles of Consumer Protection.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Summarise the essential elements of a contract
2.
Describe contractual legal obligations
3.
Identify how law can be applied to contracts and consumer protection scenarios

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:- Civil Procedure and Practice - Contract: Offer and Acceptance - Contract: Intention and Consideration - Terms of a contract - Misrepresentation - Breach of contract - Remedies for breach of contract - Consumer Protection Law and Practice - Product Liability and Product Safety
Module Overview:
To introduce students to basic legal principles and practice in contract law and consumer protection.
Additional Information:Students will be taught to practically apply the Law to situations created by the tutor. The tutor will form fictional scenarios which require the students to identify elements of a contract, to calculate remedies following a breach of contract, and to explain procedure within various consumer protection scenarios. Louise Burton - Module Leader.

Assessments

Exam