Drafting Process
- Law
- 100 level
- 3 credit units
- 82 pages
- 10 units
This course deals with the general procedures followed in the preparation of legislation and the law-making process. It emphasizes stages with which Legislative Counsel are principally concerned, focusing on instructions from the client. The course equips students with the ability to describe legislative proposals, explain the functions of administrators and Legislative Counsel, and analyze instructions. It also covers drafting, scrutiny, and validation of legislative texts.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 45 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LED023, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LED023 · UNIT 1 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS / STAGES IN THE PREPARATION OF LEGISLATION
This Unit is less concerned with writing skills than in others. You will be considering institutional arrangements, rather than the form and content of legislative texts and to an extent how to respond to the demands those arrangements make on the drafter.
What you should be able to do
- Describe the steps in formulating legislative proposals.
- Explain the functions of administrators and Legislative Counsel.
- Analyze instructions and determine when further information is needed.
- Compose legislative texts.
- Scrutinize drafts for legal compliance and clarity.
What it prepares you for
- Legislative Counsel
- Legal Drafter
- Policy Analyst
- Legal Advisor
- Government
- Law Firms
- Legislative Bodies
- Regulatory Agencies
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1:
Unit 1: General considerations / Stages in the preparation of legislation
Requires understanding of institutional arrangements and responding to demands on the drafter.
- Module 2:
Unit 4: Getting Instructions
Involves understanding the relationship between the client and the drafter on policy matters.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 36 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: General considerations / Stages in the preparation of legislation · 2 hours
Read introduction to legislative drafting and stages in preparing legislation.. Understand the roles of administrators and legislative counsel..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: How is drafting undertaken? · 2 hours
Examine the policy formulation process.. Analyze the techniques for policy evaluation and appraisal..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Initiating Legislation · 2 hours
Study the importance of allocating a place in the legislative program.. Understand the process of government approval for a Bill..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Instructing the Drafter · 3 hours
Examine the roles instructions play in drafting.. Understand the relationship between the drafter and client on policy matters..
- Week 5Module 1:
Unit 5: Designing the Plan · 3 hours
Learn to devise a legislative scheme.. Understand the function and benefits of a legislative plan..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 1: Composing the Text · 3 hours
Focus on selecting suitable language.. Draft central provisions to give effect to the new policy..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 2: Scrutinizing the Draft · 3 hours
Check for legal compliance with the constitution and existing laws.. Ensure effectiveness, fairness, and consistency of procedures..
- Week 8Module 2:
Unit 3: Validating the Draft · 2 hours
Understand the steps to validate the draft.. Examine the role of the drafter during the legislative process..
- Week 9Module 2:
Unit 4: Getting Instructions · 2 hours
Learn about the form in which instructions should be given.. Understand what questions instructions should answer..
- Week 10Module 2:
Unit 5: Analysing Instructions · 2 hours
Analyze instructions to understand legislative proposals.. Identify elements on which statutory provisions are needed..
- Week 11Module 1:
Review Module 1 · 4 hours
Review Module 1 units and assignments.. Prepare for Tutor Marked Assignments..
- Week 12Module 2:
Review Module 2 · 4 hours
Review Module 2 units and assignments.. Practice composing legislative texts..
- Week 13Course Revision
Final Revision · 4 hours
Final revision of all course materials.. Focus on key concepts and exam preparation..
Preparing for the exam
- Review key concepts from each unit weekly.
- Practice analyzing sample instructions and drafting provisions.
- Create a checklist for scrutinizing drafts.
- Focus on understanding the legislative process and roles of different actors.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments and feedback.
Questions students ask about this course
What is LED023 about?
This course deals with the general procedures followed in the preparation of legislation and the law-making process. It emphasizes stages with which Legislative Counsel are principally concerned, focusing on instructions from the client. The course equips students with the ability to describe legislative proposals, explain the functions of administrators and Legislative Counsel, and analyze instructions. It also covers drafting, scrutiny, and validation of legislative texts.
How many units does LED023 have?
LED023, Drafting Process, has 10 units across 2 modules, over 82 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LED023?
LED023 carries 3 credit units, at 100 level in Law.
Is LED023 hard?
LED023 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and practical work, and it has a practical component.
How long does LED023 take to study?
About 45 hours of study, spread across its 10 units.
How is LED023 assessed?
LED023 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with LED023?
Legislative Counsel, Legal Drafter, Policy Analyst and Legal Advisor.