Procedural Law (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The lectures will be held on a weekly basis on a variety of topics. At the same time, the student will complete learning assignments/exercises in accordance with the given schedule. The pair assignments/exercises conducted in lieu of the weekly lectures will be separately agreed upon in connection with the classes.

Objective

The students master the basic concepts and principles of procedural law. They are familiar with the essential regulations regarding the institution of proceedings, hearings and decisions, and their application to practice.

Content

Subject of trial, judgement theories, trial, presentation of evidence, court’s authority, processing applications, procedural remedies, appealing, specific types of processes and alternative settlement of conflicts, international procedural law, legal assistance

Materials

Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook: Dan Frände – Dan Helenius – Petra Hietanen-Kunwald – Tuomas Hupli – Risto Koulu – Juha Lappalainen – Heidi Lindfors – Johanna Niemi – Jaakko Rautio – Timo Saranpää – Santtu Turunen – Jyrki Virolainen – Mikko Vuorenpää, Prosessioikeus, 2021. Alma talent Oy

Teaching methods

The course will be completed by attending lectures that will be provided mainly in online lectures (webinar) as well as by independently watching online lectures provided by external parties. In addition, the course includes learning assignments and exercises as well as classroom pair/group assignments.

Exam schedules

Exam is in the Moodle 10.-12. December 2021.The first resit exam will open on Friday, 7 January 2022 at 7:00 and close on Sunday, 9 January 2022 at 18:00. The second resit exam will open on Friday, 21 January 2022 at 7:00 and close on Sunday, 23 January 2022 at 18:00. Retake will be possible during that time without a time limit.

Student workload

The learning assignments will mainly consist of court cases related to the application of legislation and the preparation of documents. Two (2) weeks have been reserved for completing each learning assignment so that the assignment will open and close at a specified time.
Student workload in hours:
virtual learning 38 h (including an online exam)
independent pair/group work 35 h
independent study / completion of learning assignments 40 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, Level 6.

Qualifications

Principles of legal knowledge and a command of how to retrieve and analyse legal information

Further information

Written feedback on the learning assignments every 3 to 4 weeks after the expiry of the time limit given for returning the assignment. The pair/group assignments conducted or presented during the class will be reviewed and feedback will be received on them during the class, and they also involve self and peer assessment.