Human Rights Law Clinic (812M3)
Human Rights Law Clinic
Module 812M3
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Critically analyse, evaluate and apply international human rights law to real-life human rights questions.
Use a variety of legal research methods in the preparation of legal memoranda on real-life human rights questions.
Critically transfer knowledge gained in the international human rights law course to real-life questions concerning the promotion and protection of human rights.
Reflect upon progress made in the preparation of issues papers and draft legal memoranda through engagement with fellow students, the module convenor and clients.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Log (1000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 10.00% |
| Group written submission (6000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 75.00% |
| Coursework | 15.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Observation | A2 Week 2 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 10011000001 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 00100010000 |
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