Legislative Forms And Arrangement Of Provisions
- Law
- 700 level
- 3 credit units
- 165 pages
- 12 units
This course, Legislative Forms & Arrangement of Provisions, explores the technical aspects of drafting legislation, focusing on preliminary provisions commonly found at the beginning of bills. It covers drafting long titles, preambles, words of enactment, and commencement provisions. The course also delves into interpretation and application clauses, examining their purpose and effective drafting techniques. Students will learn to navigate the complexities of legislative drafting in Nigeria and compare practices with other jurisdictions.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of LED650, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
LED650 · UNIT 1 DRAFTING PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
This unit describes shortly the conventional arrangement of preliminary provisions and technical apparatus that commonly appears at the beginning of legislation. Some of these are features that you must provide as a matter of course; others you can introduce to facilitate the use of the instrument.
What you should be able to do
- Draft preliminary provisions for bills
- Provide appropriate definitions and interpretation provisions
- Draft application clauses
- Understand the implications of temporal application
- Determine when to bind the state
- Give legislation extra-territorial effect
What it prepares you for
- Legislative Drafter
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Analyst
- Parliamentary Counsel
- Legal Advisor
- Government
- Law Firms
- Legislative Bodies
- Regulatory Agencies
- International Organizations
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: Interpretation clauses and use of definitions
Unit 2: Composing labeling and stipulative definitions
Understanding the nuances between labeling and stipulative definitions requires careful analysis and application of drafting techniques.
- Module 3: When to use purpose clauses & application provisions
Unit 3: Temporal application
Temporal application requires a deep understanding of retrospective, retroactive, and prospective legislation and their implications.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 81 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Drafting preliminary provisions
Unit 1: Drafting preliminary provisions · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Drafting preliminary provisions. Identify the key elements of preliminary provisions.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
Unit 2: How to draft long titles and preambles · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: How to draft long titles and preambles. Analyze examples of long titles and preambles.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2..
Unit 3: How to draft words of enactment and short title · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: How to draft words of enactment and short title. Understand the purpose of words of enactment and short titles.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
Unit 4: How to draft commencement and duration provisions · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: How to draft commencement and duration provisions. Learn about commencement and duration provisions.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 2Module 2: Interpretation clauses and use of definitions
Unit 1: Interpretation clauses and use of definitions · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Interpretation clauses and use of definitions. Differentiate between definitions and interpretation provisions.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
Unit 2: Composing labeling and stipulative definitions · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Composing labeling and stipulative definitions. Compose labeling and stipulative definitions.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
Unit 3: The syntax of definitions & drafting interpretation provisions · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: The syntax of definitions & drafting interpretation provisions. Understand the syntax of definitions.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 3Module 3: When to use purpose clauses & application provisions
Unit 1: Purpose clauses · 3 hours
Read Unit 1: Purpose clauses. Understand the purpose of purpose clauses.. Analyze examples of purpose clauses..
Unit 2: Application clauses · 3 hours
Read Unit 2: Application clauses. Determine when an application provision is needed.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 4Module 3: When to use purpose clauses & application provisions
Unit 3: Temporal application · 3 hours
Read Unit 3: Temporal application. Understand the meaning of retrospective legislation.. Complete Self Assessment Exercise 2..
Unit 4: Provisions binding the State · 3 hours
Read Unit 4: Provisions binding the State. Decide when to use provisions that bind the state.. Analyze examples of provisions binding the state..
- Week 5Module 3: When to use purpose clauses & application provisions
Unit 5: Extra-territorial extension · 4 hours
Read Unit 5: Extra-territorial extension. Decide when to give legislation extra-territorial force.. Analyze examples of extra-territorial provisions..
- Week 6Module 1: Drafting preliminary provisions
Module 1 Revision · 6 hours
Review Module 1 Units 1-4. Revise key concepts and definitions.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments for Module 1..
- Week 7Module 2: Interpretation clauses and use of definitions
Module 2 Revision · 6 hours
Review Module 2 Units 1-3. Revise key concepts and definitions.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments for Module 2..
- Week 8Module 3: When to use purpose clauses & application provisions
Module 3 Revision · 6 hours
Review Module 3 Units 1-5. Revise key concepts and definitions.. Work on Tutor Marked Assignments for Module 3..
- Week 9Module 3: When to use purpose clauses & application provisions
TMA Completion · 6 hours
Complete all outstanding Tutor Marked Assignments.. Focus on areas needing improvement.. Prepare for comprehensive course review..
- Week 10Module 3: When to use purpose clauses & application provisions
Comprehensive Course Review · 6 hours
Comprehensive review of all course materials.. Focus on key concepts and definitions.. Practice essay questions..
- Week 11Module 3: When to use purpose clauses & application provisions
Exam Practice · 6 hours
Practice essay questions.. Simulate exam conditions.. Review feedback on TMAs..
- Week 12Module 3: When to use purpose clauses & application provisions
Final Exam Preparation · 6 hours
Final review of all course materials.. Address any remaining questions.. Prepare for final examination..
- Week 13Module 3: When to use purpose clauses & application provisions
Final Preparations · 6 hours
Rest and relaxation before the exam.. Review key concepts one last time.. Ensure all materials are ready..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed outlines for each module, focusing on key definitions and drafting techniques.
- Practice drafting different types of clauses, such as application, interpretation, and commencement provisions.
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and identify areas for improvement.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 definition concepts.
- Practice drafting clauses from Units 7-9 weekly.
- Focus on understanding the differences between retrospective, retroactive, and prospective legislation.
- Allocate specific time slots for reviewing each module and practicing drafting exercises.
- Prioritize studying the areas where you scored lower on the TMAs.
- Use case studies and real-world examples to understand the practical application of legislative drafting principles.
- Form a study group with other students to discuss challenging concepts and share insights.
- Review past exam papers to familiarize yourself with the exam format and types of questions.
- Practice time management during mock exams to ensure you can complete the exam within the given time.
- Focus on understanding the constitutional implications of retrospective legislation and provisions binding the state.
- Create flashcards for key definitions and legal terms to aid memorization.
Questions students ask about this course
What is LED650 about?
This course, Legislative Forms & Arrangement of Provisions, explores the technical aspects of drafting legislation, focusing on preliminary provisions commonly found at the beginning of bills. It covers drafting long titles, preambles, words of enactment, and commencement provisions. The course also delves into interpretation and application clauses, examining their purpose and effective drafting techniques. Students will learn to navigate the complexities of legislative drafting in Nigeria and compare practices with other jurisdictions.
How many units does LED650 have?
LED650, Legislative Forms And Arrangement Of Provisions, has 12 units across 3 modules, over 165 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is LED650?
LED650 carries 3 credit units, at 700 level in Law.
Is LED650 hard?
LED650 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does LED650 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.
How is LED650 assessed?
LED650 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with LED650?
Legislative Drafter, Legal Counsel, Policy Analyst, Parliamentary Counsel and Legal Advisor.