Theory of Legal Norm

Objectives

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General characterization

Code

27142

Credits

6

Responsible teacher

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Hours

Weekly - Available soon

Total - 168

Teaching language

PT

Prerequisites

Not Applicable

Bibliography

Not Applicable

Teaching method

Theoretical-practical classes, using debate on current issues, analysis of jurisprudence and solution of practical cases. 


Evaluation method

Written final mandatory exam.



Non-mandatory continuous assessment during the semester, composed by several exercises and oral participation in the classroom.



The continuous assessment grade accounts 50% for the final mark if superior to the grade of the final exam. If the final exam grade exceeds the continuous assessment grade, it prevails.


Subject matter

1. The legal order as a normative order. Relationship with others. Critical evolution of the legal order.



2. Rule and law. The architecture of the legal system. The idea of the system. Contours and limitations. The challenges of today.  



3. The legal standard. Characteristics and classification.



4. Legal reasoning. Legal justification and qualification.



5. Interpretation of the law.



6. Integration of gaps.



7. Application of the law in space and time.



8. Construction of the law. Legistics. Legislative evaluation.


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