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 STRUCTURE OF THE SYLLABUS

The syllabus is arranged into two Units. Each Unit consists of three Modules, each Module requiring
50 hours.

UNIT 1: PUBLIC LAW

Module 1 - Caribbean Legal Systems
Module 2 - Principles of Public Law
Module 3 - Criminal Law

UNIT 2: PRIVATE LAW

Module 1 - Law of Tort
Module 2 - Law of Contract
Module 3 - Real Property

Lists of resources are provided in the syllabus. The lists provide information that may be helpful for
the study of each Module.

Each Unit forms a discrete package for certification.

For each Module there are general and specific objectives. The general and specific objectives indicate
the scope of the content, on which the examination will be based. However, unfamiliar situations may
be presented as stimulus material in a question.

 APPROACHES TO TEACHING THE SYLLABUS

The specific objectives indicate the scope of the content and the activities that should be covered. The
students should be exposed to accurate and unbiased content and skills that will foster more prepared
and critical-thinking citizens capable of effectively participating in a dynamic society. Therefore, the
role of the teacher is to employ a collaborative, highly practical and industry-driven approach to
facilitate the students’ learning.

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