Curricula

Objective

The object of the course
Family and succession law constitute the so-called life cycle law, meaning that you will need expertise in this legal area in many personal life situations as well as when working in expert positions in a bank, for example.

Course competences
Business competence
The students know the central theories related to this specialisation option. The students possess at least an advanced beginner’s skills in the practical tasks of the specialisation option.
Learning to learn
Student assesses and develops their competence and learning methods in different learning environments. Student is able to acquire, critically assess and appropriately apply the national and international knowledge base and practices of their field.
Ethics
Is able to take responsibility for their own actions and their consequences and reflects on them in accordance with the ethical principles and values of their field.

The learning objectives of the course
You are familiar with the principal legislation governing family and succession law. You understand the principal concepts related to family and succession law. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to family and succession law.

Content

Engagement, cohabitation and marriage
Situation of the child order of succession
Estate distribution
Legal practice

Qualifications

The Finnish legal system
Legal action and legal capacity
Conclusion and termination of contract
Form, content and interpretation of contracts
Legal practice

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate 1
You are familiar with the principal legislation governing family and succession law. You understand the principal concepts related to family and succession law. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to family and succession law.

Satisfactory 2
You are familiar with the principal legislation governing family and succession law. You understand the principal concepts related to family and succession law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law. You are capable of preparing documents related to family and succession law and know the related legislation.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You are familiar with the principal legislation governing family and succession law. You understand the principal concepts related to family and succession law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and comply with the instructions provided for resolving a court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to family and succession law and know their formal requirements imposed by legislation.

Very Good 4
You are familiar with the principal legislation governing family and succession law. You master the principal concepts related to family and succession law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are able to apply the instructions provided for resolving a court case. You are capable of preparing documents related to family and succession law and know their formal requirements imposed by legislation and the legal practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are familiar with the principal legislation governing family and succession law. You master the principal concepts related to family and succession law and are capable of applying them in practical assignments. You recognise the legal question at stake in the court case and the applicable points of law and are capable of analysing the case in a versatile way, showing problem-centred resolving ability. You are able to instruct other members of the work community in the preparation of documents in compliance with the formal requirements imposed by legislation.

Materials

Lecture materials, relevant legislation; the Marriage Act, the Cohabitation Act, the Inheritance Act and the Child Custody and Access Act. Recommended eBook:
Kangas, U. 2019. Perhe- ja jäämistöoikeuden perusteet. Helsinki. Alma Talent Pro.