Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of the historical development of property law
has knowledge of key legal sources and principles in property law
has knowledge of the content, scope, and limitations of ownership rights
has knowledge of real property, including its creation, registration (land registration), and deletion
has knowledge of the legal rules governing easements, acquisitive prescription, co-ownership, and neighbour law
has knowledge of the legal relationship between private ownership and public regulation, including rules on expropriation, licensing, planning and building law, and statutory pre-emption rights
has knowledge of the distinction between static and dynamic property law (real rights)
has knowledge of the rules on ground lease (leasehold of land)
has knowledge of the rules applicable in agricultural law
has knowledge of the rules on commons
has knowledge of the rules on public right of access to commons

Skills

The student...

is able to identify, analyze, discuss, assess, and resolve both theoretical and practical legal questions in the field of property law by applying legal methodology

General Competence

The student...

is able to identify and apply legal knowledge in property law to solve theoretical and practical legal issues, with particular emphasis on application in the workplace and in relevant professional contexts
is able to carry out critical, ethical, and independent assessments of legal issues within the field of property law and reflect on such matters in light of professional practice

Subject description 6353

Property Law