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Legal Systems of Asia
Last Updated Date:   20 June 2024


4 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
This course introduces students to some of the most important legal systems in the world, with a particular emphasis on Asia. Systems that are explored include the civil law in particular, as well as Islamic law, Chinese law, the law of Southeast Asian jurisdictions and transnational law. Exploration focuses largely on the institutional and intellectual structure of these systems both individually and in comparison, and will also use examples and case studies to illustrate aspects of the systems discussed. The course gives students sufficient insight into these systems to facilitate effective autonomous research and a basic familiarity with the systems that should prove useful in later professional life.

Course Convenor: A/P Gary F. Bell

Co-teacher(s): NA

Course Codes: LCJ5010

Contact Hours: 3-hr weekly seminar

Workload: 3 hours

Mode of Assessment: Class Participation (including reaction paper) - 30% & 3-Hr Take Home Exam - 70% [Release:Tue, 19 Nov 2024 (9am); Due: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 (12pm)]

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: Year 1 Law Compulsory modules: LCJ5003 Law of Contract; LCJ5004 Law of Torts; LCJ5001 Criminal Law; LCJ5016 Legal Analysis, Research & Communication; LCJ5025 Singapore Law In Context; LCJ5002 Introduction to Legal Theory

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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