Global Justice and Ethics

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• A critical understanding of different moral theories and the context in which these core moral theories apply
• The nature and scope of global justice.
• The ability to engage in reflective practice.
• The nature and scope of pro bono.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Develop a critical reflective approach to legal practice.
• Apply theoretical approaches to practical problems.
• Respond to feedback.
• Engage in self-directed, independent research in a specific area under pressure of time.

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Critically understand the relationship between lawyers' legal and moral obligations.
• Analyse the strengths and weakness of the different ethical theories in the context of global pro bono.
• Describe and critically assess the nature and scope of global pro bono.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Coursework

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback:
• Final Assessment:
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.