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Kindly access the Students' Policies & Forms by clicking on the button below. The following documents, among others, can be found there: Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, Students' Privacy Notice, Deferral, Suspension, and Cancellation Policy, Assignment Extension Policy, Re-Sit Policy, Complaints Procedure Policy, Equality Policy, and Student Disciplinary Policy.
Online Sessions Link
To join the online sessions for this module, please click on the button below. If you are not already signed in to your Zoom account, you will be prompted to register your attendance. You will also need to enter the password provided below.
Meeting ID: 886 6021 8201
Passcode: 753825
Please ensure that your name and surname appear as registered for the study programme, as this is essential for recording your attendance.
Lecture Schedule & Notes
Lecture notes will be available during the week following the respective lecture. Schedule dates are indicative and may change. All changes, if any, may be communicated via email, SMS or telephone calls.
| Lecture | Date | Time | Presentation | Notes (If Any) | Session Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture 01 | 25 February 2025 | 17:30 to 20:00hrs | Presentation 01 | Request | |
| Lecture 02 | 4 March 2025 | 17:30 to 20:00hrs | Presentation 02 | Request | |
| Lecture 03 | 11 March 2025 | 17:30 to 20:00hrs | Presentation 03 | Request | |
| Lecture 04 | 18 March 2025 | 17:30 to 20:00hrs | |||
| MCQ Session | 28 March 2025 | 17:30 to 18:30hrs |
Lecturer/s
Lecture Summaries & Suggested Reading
Lecture 1 - Introduction to Commercial Law -Dr. Nicola Jaccarini
The following topics will be covered in this lecture:
- Definition and brief history of Commercial Law
- Sources of Commercial Law
- Basic contractual principles
- Acts of Trade:
- Objective Acts of Trade
- Subjective Acts of Trade
- Difference between Acts of Trade and Acts of a Civil Nature
Core Reading List
- The Commercial Code; Chapter 13 of the Laws of Malta
- Notes on Commercial Law, Prof. J.A. Micallef
Supplementary Reading List
- The Civil Code; Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta
- Fox D, Munday R, Soyer B, Tetterborn A and Turner B (2020) Sealey and Hooley’s Commercial Law: Texts Cases and Materials. Oxford University Press
Lecture 2 - The Trader - Dr. Maria Magro
- Definition of Trader
- Requirements for becoming a trader
- Commercial Partnerships
- Limited and Unlimited Liability
- Declaration of Bankruptcy
- Emancipation of Minors to Trade
- Barriers to Trade
Core Reading List
- The Commercial Code; Chapter 13 of the Laws of Malta
- Notes on Commercial Law, Prof. J.A. Micallef
Supplementary Reading List
- The Civil Code; Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta
- Fox D, Munday R, Soyer B, Tetterborn A and Turner B (2020) Sealey and Hooley’s Commercial Law: Texts Cases and Materials. Oxford University Press
Lecture 3 - Duties of Traders - Dr. Nicola Jaccarini
- The three main duties of Traders
- Duty of the Keeping of Trade Books
- Duty to Publish Marriage Contracts
- Duty to keep within the Limits of Fair Competition
- Notion of Unfair Competition
- Protection of Trademarks
- Articles 32 - 37 of the Commercial Code
Core Reading List
- The Commercial Code; Chapter 13 of the Laws of Malta
- Notes on Commercial Law, Prof. J.A. Micallef
Supplementary Reading List
- The Civil Code; Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta
- Fox D, Munday R, Soyer B, Tetterborn A and Turner B (2020) Sealey and Hooley’s Commercial Law: Texts Cases and Materials. Oxford University Press
Lecture 4 - Credit Instruments and Bills of Exchange - Dr. Maria Magro
- What is credit?
- Definition of Credit Instruments
- Characteristics of Credit Instruments
- What are Bills of Exchange & their development
- Formalities of Bills of Exchange
- Endorsement of Bill of Exchange
- Promissory Notes
Core Reading List
- The Commercial Code; Chapter 13 of the Laws of Malta
- Notes on Commercial Law, Prof. J.A. Micallef
Supplementary Reading List
- The Civil Code; Chapter 16 of the Laws of Malta
- Fox D, Munday R, Soyer B, Tetterborn A and Turner B (2020) Sealey and Hooley’s Commercial Law: Texts Cases and Materials. Oxford University Press
Methods of Assessment
There will be one Multiple Choice questionnaire after the last lecture on Friday March 28th, 2025, at 5.30 p.m. Information on how this will be carried out may be obtained by clicking on the button below. The MCQ will carry 20% of the final score.
For your final assignment, you have to choose 1 out of the 3 questions which has been made available in the Assignment Submission form below. Assignments should be submitted by not later than Thursday 8 May 2025. Assignment has to be submitted together with the Assignment Submission Form. The assignment will carry 80% of the final score.
Assignment
You are required to choose one of the three questions available in the Assignment Submission Form made available by clicking the button below. The assignment must be submitted no later than Thursday 8 May 2025, along with the Assignment Submission Form. Please ensure that you indicate the question you have addressed on the Assignment Submission Form.
For guidance on how to plan, draft, and submit your assignment, please refer to the 21 Academy presentation on Writing and Submitting Your Assignment by clicking the button below.
Writing and Submitting Your Assignment
We are also providing the 21 Academy's Assignments Rubric for your reference. This rubric is a performance-based assessment tool that tutors will use for grading, and it will help you understand the requirements of the assignment and how it will be assessed.
For referencing purposes, please use the OSCOLA Referencing Guide available by clicking the button below.
Submitting Assignment - Turnitin
The Academy will notify you via email when the assignment questions become available. Shortly after, you will receive another email from Turnitin, likely on the same day, confirming your enrolment in a "class" where you can upload your assignment(s).
Please ensure that your assignments are submitted no later than 23:59 on the assignment submission deadline, as indicated on the Assignment Submission form or in the Turnitin "class."
At 21 Academy, you have the option to submit multiple drafts before the final submission deadline. The version uploaded at the deadline will be treated as your final submission for assessment. Please note that Turnitin evaluates the same assignment twice within a 24-hour period, so any additional submissions during this time will not be reviewed until the 24-hour period has passed. Ensure that your final submission does not exceed 20% similarity, particularly when using direct quotations.
Follow this very short video to understand how to submit your assignment through Turnitin
To understand the similarity report generated by Turnitin follow this 1 minute video
Understanding the Similarity Report
Referencing Style
Law students should use the OSCOLA referencing style as it is the standard citation system for legal writing in Malta. It ensures consistency, accuracy, and clarity when referencing legal sources, which is essential for academic and professional work. The video below provides detailed guidance on how to reference using OSCOLA. Please also refer to the OSCOLA Referencing Guide by clicking the button below