THE LEGAL SYSTEM
This module focuses on the importance of accurate legal communication. A small difference in wording can make a big difference in the legal interpretation. Students are introduced to the Singapore Court system, the roles of lawyers and judges, and the sources of law.

• Legal English
• Court System
  • Courts & Structure of Courts in Singapore
  • Reporting court cases and the rules of precedent
  • Lawyers & their roles
  • Judges & their roles
• Sources of Law
• Parliament
  • Parliament structure
  • The rule of law
• Statutory Interpretation
  

CIVIL OBLIGATIONS
This module explores the most important principles of English Law which apply to contracts generally and how they apply to commercial transactions. Students will then be more aware of potential legal problems that may arise in the course of business.

• Law of Contract
  • Contractual Obligations
  • Formation of an Agreement
  • Terms of an Agreement
  • Viviating factors
  • Discharge of an Agreement
  • Remedies in Contract
• Law of Tort
  • Civil wrongs
  • A duty of care
  • Standards of care
  • Causation
  • Remedies in Tort
  • Case study

PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
This module examines the various procedures involved in transferring the ownership of properties.

• Land registration in Singapore
• Planning and control of developments
• Conveyancing contracts & procedures
• Lease agreements
• Agency laws
• Case study
  

BUSINESS ENTITIES & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
This module aims to develop an understanding in which the law regulates companies and the facilities that the law offers to those in business such as limited liability and transfer of shares and other matters associated with companies. It also includes aspects of intellectual property rights, including the registration of trademarks & patents.

• Business Organisations
  • Legal entities
  • Partnerships
  • Formation of a company
  • Duties of directors
  • Shareholders rights
  • Raising capital
  • Liquidation
• Intellectual Property
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Registration of trademarks
  • Registration of patents
  • Copyright Laws
  • Protection of intellectual property rights over the internet

RESOLVING & AVOIDING DISPUTES
This module explains the 2 different kinds of legal procedures – civil & criminal – ranging from complaints to appeals with a reference to Singapore law.

• Civil Procedures
  • The civil courts
  • The rules of court
  • Commencing action in the civil courts
  • Affidavits
  • Appeals procedures
  • Legal costs in civil procedures
• Criminal Procedures
  • Criminal law & society
  • Power of arrest & investigation
  • Criminal procedure code
  • Criminal evidence
  • Sentence policies

ASPECTS OF SINGAPORE LAW
This module explains the 2 different kinds of legal procedures – civil & criminal – ranging from complaints to appeals with a reference to Singapore law.

• Employment law
• Insurance law
• Company secretarial procedures