Family and Inheritance 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 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
Operating in a workplace
Sustainable development

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

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.

Teaching methods

The course will be completed by attending lectures that will be provided in the form of 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, 24. - 26. November 2023. The first resit exam will open on Friday, 8 December 2023 at 7:00 and close on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at 18:00. The second resit exam will open on Friday, 15 December 2023 at 7:00 and close on Sunday, 17 December 2023 at 18:00. Retake will be possible during that time without a time limit.

Completion alternatives

The use of an optional completion method is subject to a well-founded reason that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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:
face-to-face hours 22 h
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)

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.

Qualifications

Contract Law

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.