LW3608 - Jurisprudence and Legal Theory | ||||||||||
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| * The offering term is subject to change without prior notice | ||||||||||
Course Aims | ||||||||||
This course aims to acquaint the student with some major theories of law which have significantly influenced or criticised the conceptual development of law, and to examine historical evolution of law; natural law theory; legal positivism; law and society movement; legal realism; theories of justice; law and morality; the nature of rights; and the rule of law, as well as reflecting in a disciplined and critical manner on the nature and role of law and legal institutions. | ||||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 50% | ||||||||||
Examination: 50% | ||||||||||
Examination Duration: 2 or 3 hours | ||||||||||
Note: Continuous assessment includes Coursework (30%) and Participation and related activities (20%) | ||||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||||
| LW3608.pdf | ||||||||||
Useful Links | ||||||||||
| School of Law | ||||||||||
