Given the extensive protection against unfair terms and exemption clauses, conferred by the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and the Consumer Rights Act 2015, there is no longer any need for the common law rules relating to the incorporation of onerous or unusual terms.” With reference to relevant statute and case law, discuss the extent to which you agree with this statement.
Assessment & Marking FAQs
1)Can we initialise statutes (e.g. LPA 1925)?
Yes. Students should provide the full title of a statute on first reference, but can shorten this to initials
on subsequent occasions. The year should be provided.
2)Should we italicise case names?
It is advisable that students identify cases by using italics or underlining
3)Can shorten a case name?
The case name should be given in full on the first occasion, before using the shortened version (with
Reference to one or other party) on subsequent occasions. An exception would be e.g. criminal law
where students can dispense with R v from the outset, as this is common practice in publications.
4)Do need to provide the year of a case?
Full citations are not needed, but the year should be given
5) The question is split into different parts. Can write 1,000 words for each part?
No. You must ensure that the answer to a question as whole does not exceed 1,000 words. How you
split those 1,000 words between the different parts is up to you, unless otherwise stated in the
question.
6)Can we abbreviate terms we refer to often?
Yes, as often happens in exams, it is acceptable for students to use initials to refer to concepts they
Repeatedly mention in an answers, so long as they are clear that they are doing this and write the term
in full on the first mention
Mark preferred – minimum 2:1
Contract Law Problem Question Preferred high 2:1 grade (Around 67/68) and timing is crucial for this submission – 1000 words incl.
footnotes; Oscola; use of case law, legislation, and articles/books (from the List attached and more). No bibliography is needed. Sub-headings, ‘latin’, and underlined cases and legislation, .
Around 125 words for Intro and around the same amount for the conclusion, If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me!
“Classification: 2(1)
Argument and Identification of Relevant Issues The submission identifies the relevant legal issues and answers the question with a very good level of clarity and logic; very good analysis.
Knowledge and understanding Demonstrates very good knowledge and understanding of the relevant principles; uses this knowledge logically and thoroughly; some of the subtleties may have been missed when considering the more complex issues.
Structure Very good throughout with a very good introduction and conclusion; discussion is organised, balanced and logical.
Research Demonstrates very good research skills by use of the recommended reading; reference to primary and secondary sources as appropriate and relevant to the assessment of the issues.
Writing and Referencing Demonstrates very good communication skills in both writing style and presentation; employs a clear, logical and persuasive style; ”
Number of sources possibly more than 25/30 however, if well argued and acknowledged all the important topics then its ok.
