Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of key sources of law, principles, and legal concepts in the law of torts
has knowledge of the relationship between tort compensation and coverage through social security and insurance schemes
has knowledge of the internationalization of tort law
has knowledge of legally relevant types of damage in tort law
has knowledge of the conditions for establishing liability, including fault-based liability, non-statutory strict liability, employer liability, and motor vehicle liability
has knowledge of the requirements of causation and foreseeability
has knowledge of the requirement of economic loss and the principles of quantification of damages
has knowledge of the rules on mitigation, joint and several liability, and recourse
has knowledge of the accrual and limitation of tort claims

Skills

The student...

is able to identify, analyse, discuss, assess, and resolve theoretical and practical legal questions within the field of tort law by applying legal methodology
demonstrates proficiency in legal policy analysis and reasoning in the context of tort law

General Competence

The student...

is able to identify and apply legal knowledge in tort law to resolve theoretical and practical legal issues, with particular emphasis on application in the workplace and in relevant professional roles
is able to carry out critical, ethical, and independent assessments of legal issues in the field of tort law and reflect on such matters in light of professional practice
is able to discuss and analyse legal policy issues related to the law of torts

Subject description 6350

Tort Law