The learning outcomes of the Conflict of Laws module are designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, concepts, and practices related to resolving legal conflicts across different jurisdictions. If you complete the module successfully, you should be able to:
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge and understanding of conflict of laws: You should be able to demonstrate a fundamental knowledge and understanding of the purpose, sources, and key elements of conflict of laws.
Explain major concepts, values, principles, and rules: You should possess knowledge of a substantial range of major concepts, values, principles, and rules in the field of conflict of laws. You should also be able to explain how these concepts relate to one another in various contexts.
Study substantive areas of conflict of laws in depth: You should be able to demonstrate in-depth study and contextual understanding of several substantive areas within conflict of laws.
Understand the socioeconomic, moral, and ethical context: You should have knowledge and understanding of the social, economic, moral, and ethical contexts in which conflict of laws issues arise.
Propose solutions to legal challenges: You should be able to propose and discuss potential solutions to legal challenges that arise due to conflicts of laws between different jurisdictions.
Apply legal principles to specific problems: You should be able to apply legal principles to a range of specific problems stemming from conflicts of laws, presenting reasoned arguments and conclusions.
Demonstrate effective written communication skills: You should be able to demonstrate effective written communication skills in assessed work, using appropriate legal terminology specific to conflict of laws.
Effective reading of legal sources: You should be proficient in reading and understanding legal sources related to conflict of laws.
Conduct complex research tasks: You should be able to conduct complex research tasks using a variety of resources, including hard copy and online sources, and analyse and interpret legal questions and problems effectively.
Critique key arguments in judicial opinions and academic writings: You should be capable of critiquing key arguments presented in judicial opinions and academic writings related to conflict of laws, fostering a critical understanding of different perspectives.
These learning outcomes aim to prepare you for a deep understanding of conflict of laws principles, the ability to apply these principles to practical problems, and the skills required to critically analyse and propose solutions to complex legal challenges arising from conflicts between different legal systems. These skills are valuable for legal professionals, international business practitioners, and scholars in the field of conflict of laws.
You can study this module with our Conflict of Laws notes.
