Face-to-face , first and second term, 75 hours of theory.

English

DROI1251A - [2 Q. • 45 Th. • Pond. : 3] Frank Fleerackers
DROI1251B - Reading English legal texts [1 Q. • 30 Th. • Pond. : 2] Catarina Deraedt

Students will be introduced to reading English legal texts (doctrine, legislation, case law) dealing with general topics in public and private law, the judicial system or the sources and principles of law. The aim is for students to understand these texts and have the necessary tools for using them in their future tasks.
Students should also acquire a passive knowledge of the relevant legal vocabulary in English and be able to translate excerpts from texts discussed in class.

For the Bachelor in Law :

None

A mandatory orientation test is organised at the beginning of the first semester. Students can be exempted from having to take this course if they score 16/20 or more on this test, hence showing they have the necessary knowledge to fulfil the learning outcomes of the course.
During the semester, students will be initiated to reading various English legal texts, understanding and summarizing them. Students must therefore read and prepare the relevant documents and exercises before class. The materials will then be analysed together in class.
Reading materials may be made available via Moodle during the semester.

Lectures requiring preparation and active student participation in class.

The evaluation consists of a written exam organised at the end of the first semester including questions of vocabulary, translation into French of excerpts studied in class, and questions about two new texts (similar in nature and topic to those analysed in class). Should the evaluation happen online (Moodle), its modalities will remain the same.

Attendance is mandatory (including to the orientation test). If a student is absent twice, s/he will submit a replacement task. In case of two unjustified absences, s/he shall receive the mark 0A for the course.

No recommended reading