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Introduction to the Legal English Module

The Legal English module, designated as LW11014, is designed to improve the writing abilities of students whose first language is not English. This module focuses on the level of academic writing required to complete a law degree, introducing key concepts around academic assignments, including planning, structuring, and writing legal documents.

Module Details

• Credits: 20
• Module Code: LW11014
• Level: 1
• Semester: Semester 1
• School: School of Humanities Social Sciences and Law
• Discipline: Dundee Law School

What You Will Learn

In this module, students will:

• Develop their academic literacy skills
• Develop an awareness of legal and formal vocabulary
• Improve conciseness and reduce ambiguity in their writing
• Learn various techniques for using legal sources in their writing
• Learn how to correctly reference others' work following the OSCOLA (Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities) guidelines

By the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Understand legal academic assignment questions
• Make and use outline plans to answer questions
• Know how to structure paragraphs and sentences
• Edit written work

Assignments and Assessment

• Portfolio (100%): The module assessment consists of a portfolio that includes legal academic writing. Detailed written feedback will be provided.
• This is a Pass/Fail module that will not contribute to the classification of any award and will be taken in addition to standard credits.
• There is no final exam for this module.

Teaching Methods and Timetable

The teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Independent study Classes are designed to include a high level of critical thinking and reflection, following best practices for English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teaching. The small seminar workshops enable student-led learning, with an emphasis on interaction among classmates to practice English. The tutor aims to create a studious atmosphere rather than simply instructing.

Available Courses

This module is available on the following courses:

• Law (Scots) with Spanish LLB (Hons)
• Law (Scots) LLB (Hons)
• Law (Scots) with French LLB (Hons)
• Law (Scots) with Energy Law LLB (Hons)
• Undergraduate courses in Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy, including Law (Scots) with Energy Law LLB (Hons)