Rethinking property law modules: putting theory into practice
Rethinking property law modules: putting theory into practice
Property Law modules have a number of deficiencies at present. This article outlines the problems associated with Property Law modules, including the perception that Property Law is a difficult and boring module to study; overemphasis on the historical background of real property; lack of contextualisation; fragmentation of interests in real property; difficulties due to crossovers with other subjects; problems with resources; and issues concerning assessment. These problems should be remedied so that students can enjoy their study of Property Law and gain valuable skills that will enhance their employability. Moreover, given the recommendations contained in the LETR Final Report and recent proposals for changes to legal education from the SRA, this article provides a timely review of one of the Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects. Accordingly, this article will make several recommendations in order to address the problems identified with Property Law.
Property Law, Legal Education, experiential learning, Solicitors
440-452
Madhloom, Omar
50eccbe7-bad0-48de-a1da-a4fa995f695e
26 June 2016
Madhloom, Omar
50eccbe7-bad0-48de-a1da-a4fa995f695e
Madhloom, Omar
,
Nicolette Butler
(2016)
Rethinking property law modules: putting theory into practice.
The Law Teacher, 51 (4), .
(doi:10.1080/03069400.2016.1201746).
Abstract
Property Law modules have a number of deficiencies at present. This article outlines the problems associated with Property Law modules, including the perception that Property Law is a difficult and boring module to study; overemphasis on the historical background of real property; lack of contextualisation; fragmentation of interests in real property; difficulties due to crossovers with other subjects; problems with resources; and issues concerning assessment. These problems should be remedied so that students can enjoy their study of Property Law and gain valuable skills that will enhance their employability. Moreover, given the recommendations contained in the LETR Final Report and recent proposals for changes to legal education from the SRA, this article provides a timely review of one of the Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects. Accordingly, this article will make several recommendations in order to address the problems identified with Property Law.
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Accepted/In Press date: 12 June 2016
Published date: 26 June 2016
Keywords:
Property Law, Legal Education, experiential learning, Solicitors
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/482360
ISSN: 0306-9400
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Omar Madhloom
Corporate Author: Nicolette Butler
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