LW Eng Textbook Syllabus
Chapter 1
Syllabus A. Essential Elements Of The Legal System
A1. Law And The Legal System
- A1a. Define Law And Distinguish Types Of Law
- A1b. Explain The Structure And Operation Of The Courts
- A1b. European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR)
A2. Sources Of Law
- A2a. Explain what is meant by case law and precedent
- A2b. Explain legislation
- A2b. Evaluate delegated legislation
- A2c. Canons of Statutory Interpretation
- A2c. The Rules of Statutory Interpretation
- A2c. Aids to Statutory Interpretation
- A2d. Human Rights Act
Chapter 2
Syllabus B. The Law Of Obligations
B1. Formation Of Contract
- B1a. Analyse The Nature Of A Simple Contract
- B1b. Explain the meaning of an offer and Distinguish it from an invitation to treat
- B1c. Explain The Termination Of An Offer
- B1d. Explain The Meaning And Consequence Of Acceptance
- B1e. Explain The Need For Consideration
- B1f. Explain Adequacy And Sufficiency Of Consideration
- B1g. Analyse the Doctrine of Privity
- B1h. Distinguish the presumptions relating to intention to create legal relations
B2. Content Of Contracts
- B2a. Distinguish Terms From Mere Representations
- B2b. Define The Various Contractual Terms
- B2c. Explain The Control Over Terms
B3. Breach Of Contract And Remedies
- B3a. Explain The Ways In Which A Contract May Be Discharged
- B3b. Explain The Meaning And Effect Of Breach Of Contract
- B3c. Explain The Rules Relating To The Award Of Damages
- B3d. Analyse The Equitable Remedies For Breach Of Contract
B4. The Law Of Torts And Professional Negligence
- B4a. Explain The Meaning Of Tort
- B4b. Explain The Tort Of ‘Passing Off.’
- B4c. Explain The Tort Of Negligence
- B4de. Explain The Meaning Of Causality And Remoteness Of Damage
- B4f. Explain And Analyse The Duty Of Care Of Accountants And Auditors
Chapter 3
Syllabus C. Employment Law
C1. Contract Of Employment
- C1a. Distinguish Between Employees And The Self-Employed
- C1b. Explain The Nature Of The Contract Of Employment
- C1b. Common Law Duties of the Employee
- C1b. Common Law Duties of the Employer
- C1b. Statutory Duties of the Employer
C2. Dismissal And Redundancy
- C2a. Explain Termination Of Employment By Notice
- C2b. Distinguish Between Summary And Constructive Dismissal
- C2c. Explain Wrongful Dismissal
- C2d. Explain Unfair Dismissal
- C2e. Unfair Dismissal Remedies
- C2f. Explain Redundancy
Chapter 4
Syllabus D. The Formation And Constitution Of Business Organisations
D1. Agency Law
- D1a. Role of Agent (Directors and Partners)
- D1b. Explain The Formation Of The Agency Relationship
- D1c. Define The Authority Of The Agent
- D1d. Explain The Potential Liability Of Both Principal And Agent
D2. Partnerships
- D2a. Demonstrate A Knowledge Of The Legislation Governing The Partnership, Both Unlimited And Limited
- D2b. Discuss The Formation Of A Partnership
- D2c. Explain The Authority Of Partners
- D2d. Analyse The Liability Of Various Partners For Partnership Debts
- D2e. Explain The Termination Of A Partnership
D3. Corporations And Legal Personality
- D3a. Distinguish Between Sole Traders, Partnerships And Companies
- D3b. Explain The Meaning And Effect Of Limited Liability
- D3c. Analyse Different Types Of Companies
- D3d. Illustrate The Effect Of Separate A) Personality And The Veil Of Incorporation
- D3e. Recognise Instances Where The Veil Of Incorporation Is Lifted
D4. The Formation And Constitution Of A Company
- D4ab. Explain The Role And Duties Of Company Promoters and Pre-Incorporation contracts
- D4c. Describe The Procedure For Registering Companies
- D4d. Describe The Records That Companies Must Keep
- D4ef. Analyse The Effect Of A Company’s Constitutional Documents And Describe The Contents Of Model Articles Of Association
- D4g. Explain How Articles Of Association Can Be Changed
- D4h. Explain The Controls Over The Names That Companies May Or May Not Use
Chapter 5
Syllabus E. Capital And The Financing Of Companies
E2. Loan Capital
- E2a. Define Companies’ Borrowing Powers
- E2bc. Explain The Meaning Of Loan Capital And Debenture
- E2de. Explain The Concept Of A Company Charge
E3. Capital Maintenance And Dividend Law
- E3a. Explain The Doctrine Of Capital Maintenance And Capital Reduction
- E3b. Explain The Rules Governing The Distribution Of Dividends
Chapter 6
Syllabus F. Management, Administration And The Regulation Of Companies
F1. Company Directors
- F1a. Explain The Role Of Directors
- F1b. Appointment, Losing Office And Disqualification Of Directors
- F1c. Powers of Directors
- F1d. Duty of Directors
- F1d. Directors' Specific Duties
F3. Company Meetings And Resolutions
- F3a. Distinguish Between Types Of Meetings
- F3b. Distinguish Between Types Of Resolutions
- F3c. The Procedure For Calling And Conducting Company Meetings
Chapter 7
Syllabus G. Insolvency Law
G1. Insolvency and Administration
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