This assessment task addresses the following learning outcomes from the module specification:
Knowledge:
Identify and evaluate the various types of trusts, appreciating the legal principles and appropriate supporting evidence ;
Understand and analyse the contentious issues which each aspect of the law in this area raises;
Know and apply the established legal principles and problems arising out of trust, appreciating the weight of arguments/evidence;
Understand and analyse the law relative to underlying causes, such as policy or social considerations, theoretical approaches and other justifications.
Skills:
Demonstrate an ability to research information independently from a wide range of primary and secondary sources;
Critically analyse, interpret and evaluate research relative to core themes;
Analyse, interpret and apply the rules and principles relating to the law of trusts;
Work independently to write, review and amend coursework ahead of submission.