Principles of European Law

This module of the online law degree will mainly focus on the Principles of European Law, as it will show students how to apply these principles to situations that are present in the European Union today.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and analyse the evolution of the EU, its institutions and governance structures
2. Critically assess the development and application of fundamental economic freedoms
3. Develop and apply appropriate analytical tools to assess the scope and impact Manage, synthesize and critically evaluate complex material from a range of sources
4. Demonstrate a high degree of structure, clarity and fluency in written work
5. Make an effective contribution to seminars and discussion in terms of planning, preparation, and organization and sharing of materials, information and ideas

Private International Law

An important of a Master of Law degree is focusing on the legal framework, which provides students with an insight into the conflict of laws, principles, process, practice and procedure involved with it.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain and evaluate concepts and principles underpinning the process, practice and procedure of the conflict of laws
2. Evaluate the merits and demerits of the regulatory environment that has developed to deal with cases containing overseas elements
3. Evaluate the function of Private International Law in their wider context
4. Manage, synthesise and critically evaluate  complex material from a range of sources
5. Apply academic principles and arguments to complex situations in order to evaluate them and suggest appropriate solutions to problems

International Corporate Law

This module of the online law degree will assists students to enhance their knowledge on business law. At the end of this module, students will be expected to know particular aspects of International Corporate Law, in a wider context.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain and critically analyse the legal concepts and principles relating to the regulation of corporations in the EU and their
   impact on the laws of member states
2. Explain and critically analyse the legal concepts and principles, which regulate corporations outside the European Union
3. Explain and critically analyse the political, social and economic context of international trade by corporations
4. Compare, contrast and evaluate theories and research findings associated with specific laws in this area

Intellectual Property Rights Law

A LLM Master of Law degree programme covers all aspects of commercial law. This module demonstrates concepts and developments involved in intellectual property rights, and allow students to compare different systems available to recognise and protect such property rights.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an in depth knowledge of the study area, comparing the operation of the different systems for the recognition and protection of intellectual property rights.
2. Identify and critically analyse specific national and international laws and remedies protecting intellectual property.
3. Critically analyse the development of intellectual property law in an international context.
4. Critically assess and interpret legal theories, rules and principles related to intellectual property rights.
5. Identify legal issues arising from particular factual situations and apply the relevant law to reach appropriate solutions.

International Corporate Crime

This module of the business top-up degree involves a detailed analysis of the strategic options available to major international corporate organisations and the implementation challenges associated with those strategic options. The module will focus on two central themes. Firstly, the organisation’s exploitation of competitive opportunities: here the module will review the techniques for identifying and evaluating the strategic options available to organisations, taking into account modern approaches to strategy formulation in world.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the typology, range and extent of International Corporate Crime.
2. Critically evaluate historical origins and contemporary developments of International Corporate Crime.
3. Differentiate the nature and scope of the interrelationships that exist between different jurisdictions involved in International Corporate Crime, and be able to assess their future impact.
4. Select and discriminate between wide varieties of material sources.

Dissertation

As the final module in the University of Northampton law degree, students are expected to put their research skills into use by carrying out an independent piece of research. This module will focus on key issues that have been derived from the previous study, for which students will have to use their analytical skills to identify appropriate research methods, and to develop an argument based on the results found.

Learning Outcomes

1. Formulate a hypothesis or question based on previously acquired knowledge and understanding.
2. Initiate, plan and deliver a research project with reasoned and sound conclusions.
3. Identify and critically evaluate a relevant range of inter-related theoretical concepts.
4. Locate and evaluate primary and secondary material sources.
5. Apply appropriate research techniques to a specific topic, analyse and synthesise the findings.

Ashan Stanislaus

The head of law programmes at LSM, Ashan Stanislaus, is an Attorney-at-Law of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, holds a Master of Laws from the University of Colombo and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, UK. He is a practicing corporate lawyer and is also attached to several government universities as a visiting lecturer.