Enforcement and Recovery Proceedings (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

The lectures / learning exercises 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 have an general view of the enforcement system and the organization of authorities. They are familiar with different grounds for execution and related legal effects, the general principles of execution proceedings, and the central regulations on execution, custody and visitation rights. They know the main principles of international enforcement.

Content

The progress of enforcement, limitation, debtor’s protection, privileges in enforcement, appealing, international enforcement

Materials

Lecture materials, relevant legislation; Recommended eBook: Linna, T & Leppänen, T: Ulosotto-oikeus I: Ulosottomenettely, 2014. Alma Talent Oy

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

The final exam is on Moodle from 25 to 27 April 2025. The exam opens on Friday 25 April 2025 at 12:00 a.m. and closes on Sunday 27 April 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The first re-exam opens on Friday 9 May 2025 at 12:00 a.m. and closes on Sunday 11 May 2025 at 11:59 p.m. The second re-exam opens on Friday 16 May 2025 at 12:00 a.m. and closes on Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

More detailed information about the exam will be announced in Moodle in connection with the exam.

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:
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

Feedback on the learning assignments.