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JUR-1001: First Unit term essay Work Load
15 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
The subject constitute a part of the first unit. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Autumn
| Objectives
Objectives:
Democracy and the constitutional state are distinguished by constitutional rights, the open and controlled exercise of power, the freedom of opinion, and respect for the rights and worth of fellow citizens. In this state, there must be jurists who will remain independent and critical to the judicial system, and have a historical and international theory of law perspective.
The primary aim of the jurist education is to serve the general demand in society for a qualified jurist profession.
The candidates will, during the course of the 5-year programme, achieve a level of knowledge and skill which adequately satisfies the requirements made by society regarding ethical and professionally tenable legal practice. The candidates will gain a basis for understanding the scientific method of thought.
In order to attain these aims, the eduation will be designed in order for the students, as they face increased skill requirements, to develop the ability to
- understand the system of justice, both nationally and internationally
- identify, analyse, consider and solve legal problems
- analyse facts and make concrete judicial decisions
- independently seek legal source material
- present - orally and in writing - source material and one''s own arguments in relation to judicial or politics of law issues
- employ the obtained knowledge in a practical manner
- independently ensure further professional development
- work independently and in collaboration with others
- work in a manner focusing on managing and preventing conflicts
| Contents
A study year comprises 60 study points and is based on 10 months of full time study.
First Unit 60 sp:
Ex. phil., 10 sp (Faculty of Social Science))
Ex. fac.(Methodology and Perspective subjects), 10 sp:
- introduction to Philosophy of Law (3 sp)
- introduction to the study of Law including Sources of Law (5 sp)
- introduction to the International Character of the Court (2 sp)
Introduction to the Study of Law and Practical Judicial Methodology, 40 sp:
Introduction to Private Law:
- Contract Law (10 sp)
- Family Law and the Law of Inheritance and Succession (10 sp).
Introduction to Public Law:
- International Law (8 sp)
- State Law (12 sp)
| Form of teaching
The teaching consists of a combination of lectures and seminars | Exam and assessment
First Unit
No later than a week before the final written exam, First Unit students must have completed and passed an oral presentation as well as pass a term paper. A grade will be given for the term paper. The assessment scale consists of grades A-F, cp. § 5 in the Examination Regulations for the First to Fourth Units. The grade will form part of the final assessment, and will be stated in the Examination Certificate.
For students with right to study, it is possible to re-sit exams, cp. final subsection in §§ 5 and 8 in the Examination Regulations for the First to Fourth Units Master''s Programme.
| Contact person/lecturer
Higher executive officer Merethe I.Simonsen email: merethe.simonsen@jus.uit.no phone number: + 47 776 46 187 | Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request | Course overlap
JUS-100 -1 15 sp
JUS-100 -H03 15 sp
JUS1AVD -1 15 sp
JUR-1003 -1 10 sp
JUR-1004 -1 5 sp | Homepage
http://www.jus.uit.no
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