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LED029Law3 Unitsintermediate

Legislative Structure

This course deals with the structure of legislative sentences and how they are linked into a single legislative document. It also covers designing an outline plan for a Bill. The course explores techniques for composing legislative provisions and methods for organizing rules and provisions into a complete legislative document. It aims to expose students to the process of structuring legislation effectively.

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78h
Study Time
13
Weeks
6h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Legislative StructureDrafting SectionsParagraphingLinking SentencesLegislative Plan

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Structuring Legislative Sentences

2

Designing Legislative Plans

3

Drafting Sections

4

Using Paragraphs

5

Ordering Sentences

6

Linking Sections

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (2 methods)

Tutor Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

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Legislative Drafter

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Legal Advisor

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Policy Analyst

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Parliamentary Counsel

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: General considerations / Drafting Sections

4h

Unit 1: General Considerations/Drafting Sections

4 study hours
  • •Read course guide
  • •Understand the importance of structuring legislation
  • •Describe the basic characteristics of structuring
Week
2

Module 1: General considerations / Drafting Sections

4h

Unit 1: General Considerations/Drafting Sections

4 study hours
  • •Explain the guidelines to follow in structuring legislation
  • •Describe how to draft sections
  • •Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1
Week
3

Module 2: Using paragraphs

4h

Unit 2: Using Paragraphs

4 study hours
  • •Make effective use of paragraphing in setting out the components of a legislative sentence
  • •Understand how paragraphing can help
  • •Identify when paragraphing might be used
Week
4

Module 2: Using paragraphs

4h

Unit 2: Using Paragraphs

4 study hours
  • •Consider factors that should be borne in mind when drafting paragraphs
  • •Recognize what can go wrong with paragraphs
  • •Learn how to find flaws in paragraphing
Week
5

Module 3: Ordering and linking sentences in a section

4h

Unit 3: Ordering and Linking Sentences in a Section

4 study hours
  • •Order legislative sentences into a rational structure in a section
  • •Understand how sentences should be ordered within a section
  • •Learn how sentences in a section should be linked
Week
6

Module 3: Ordering and linking sentences in a section

4h

Unit 3: Ordering and Linking Sentences in a Section

4 study hours
  • •Decide whether to use a proviso as a linking device
  • •Identify alternatives to the proviso
  • •Determine if linking words between sentences can be dispensed with
Week
7

Module 4: Linking sections

4h

Unit 4: Linking Sections

4 study hours
  • •Order and link sections in a bill
  • •Understand the difference when linking sections
  • •Learn how sections can be linked
Week
8

Module 4: Linking sections

4h

Unit 4: Linking Sections

4 study hours
  • •Determine when provisions in other legislation should be linked with a Bill or incorporated into it
  • •Understand incorporation by reference
  • •Identify when provisions can be incorporated by reference
Week
9

Module 5: Dividing Bills

4h

Unit 5: Dividing Bills

4 study hours
  • •Decide when a Bill needs to be formally divided
  • •Explain how those parts should be organized
  • •Understand dividing the Bill into formal groupings of sections
Week
10

Module 5: Dividing Bills

4h

Unit 5: Dividing Bills

4 study hours
  • •Identify divisions that are conventionally used
  • •Determine when division might be of particular value
  • •Decide when the decision should be made about dividing the Bill
Week
11

Module 6: How to design a legislative plan

4h

Unit 6: How to Design a Legislative Plan

4 study hours
  • •Design a legislative plan for drafting a short Bill
  • •Understand general considerations
  • •Learn why to design the plan before composing the detailed provisions
Week
12

Module 6: How to design a legislative plan

4h

Unit 6: How to Design a Legislative Plan

4 study hours
  • •Understand the advantages a legislative plan provide
  • •Learn how final a legislative plan is
  • •Learn how to draw up a legislative plan
Week
13

Final Revision

6h

Final Revision

6 study hours
  • •Revise all course materials
  • •Review Tutor Marked Assignments
  • •Prepare for final examination

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a checklist of things to do or not to do when structuring legislation based on course materials.

2

Review and rework Self Assessment Exercises, comparing your efforts with the provided answers.

3

Focus on understanding the relationships between sections and subsections, and the use of linking devices.

4

Practice drafting short legislative provisions, paying attention to clarity, conciseness, and logical structure.

5

Pay particular attention to the use of paragraphs and their impact on sentence comprehension.

6

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments and feedback from your tutor.

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