Award in Principles of Civil Law

Course Objective

This is a comprehensive study unit, which aims at going over a wide spectrum of sections of the areas of substantive law contained in the Civil Code, the main piece of Maltese legislation which regulates private inter-personal relations and issues which regularly arise therefrom.

The following sections of Civil Law will be extensively covered.

• The Law of Persons
• The Law of Succession
• The Law of Property
• The Law of Obligations
• The Law of Guarantees

This unit aims to cover the following; Roman law, the law of persons (including family law), of property, of obligations (contracts and tort), of succession and of guarantees.

A basic introduction to Roman law will give participants the primary footing upon which they may commence their studies in the principles of civil law, since Roman law has in fact set the foundations for modern civil law to be developed. Other historical aspects which have influenced local civil law will also be studied and discussed, including French and Italian civil law.

Participants will also briefly delve into the concept of Maltese having a mixed legal system and, consequently, the motivations behind a Civil Code drafted by the British on the basis of continental European models.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested to understand Civil Law, law students and supporting staff in law firms or legal offices.

Learning Outcomes

• Clearly comprehend instructions regarding what sort of research or work would be necessary for them to carry out;
• Compile findings and conclusions in a clear and concise manner which can be easily comprehended by their superiors;
• Explain with clarity and attention to detail findings and conclusions orally if so required, and express these in a professional and agreeable manner
• Conduct independent research on law, jurisprudence, and other sources as required;
• Understand the wording of Maltese (and foreign) legislation and be able to apply jurisprudential interpretation thereto;
• Recognise issues which arise at law;
• Advance knowledge further in an independent manner.

Entry Requirements

2 Advanced level subjects at Grade C or better, and 3 Intermediate level subjects at Grade C or better. 1 of any of these subjects must be Maltese or English

OR

3 Advanced level subjects at Grade C or better

OR Mature/Adult Learning Student (must be 23 when course starts) subject to an interview by the Head of the Academy.

Detailed Time Table

All the programmes below are accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority as separate exit awards at Level 5 in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning, with the corresponding amount of ECTS shown next to them.