LAW – Carriage of Goods by Sea

Preparation of Answers
Write no more than 4,500 words (including footnotes and headings). There is no need for a separate bibliography if all books and articles are referenced in footnotes.

Assessment Criteria

assessed on the basis of:
1. research skills in identifying and accessing appropriate legal sources, where appropriate using electronic resources;
2. knowledge and comprehension of the subject;
3. ability to analyse and evaluate relevant legal materials, including international conventions, statutes, case law and standard form contracts;
4. ability to apply sea carriage principles, with appropriate legal authorities, in the solution of complex practical problems in their commercial context;
5. ability to draft sound legal advice based upon such problems, using word processing in formal work; and
6. ability to display clarity and objectivity in their writing