Introduces participants to the concept of law and to the legal system in Singapore. Participants will learn about the structure of the government and the respective roles of the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary in Singapore. Participants will also be introduced to case reading, legal research and statutory interpretation.
Objectives
This subject aims to provide participants with a basic understanding of the legal system and the structure of government in Singapore, and to introduce them to some basic research and statutory reading skills.
Applicants applying for modular units which are drawn from existing full diploma or post-diploma programmes will have the same minimum entry requirements as the full qualifications.
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● Law and Morality
● Sources of Law
● The Structure of our Courts
● The Composition of Parliament
● Parliament and the Making of Law
● The President and the Executive
● Case Reading and Legal Research
● Statutory Interpretation
Modes of Assessment
Coursework: 30%
Examination: 70%
Certification
Upon successful completion of the modular unit, students will be awarded a Statement of Result which can count towards the attainment of the Diploma in Legal Executive Studies.
Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays.
Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.
