Announcements

All announcements will be posted in the course resource centre after being shared via e-mail and the WhatsApp group.

 

Course WhatsApp Group

Joining the course's WhatsApp group offers several benefits that can enhance your learning experience. Firstly, it provides immediate and direct communication with the academy, ensuring you receive important updates promptly. You will also be notified of any cancellations or postponements of lectures, allowing you to stay informed and plan accordingly.

Additionally, the group serves as a platform for sharing ideas and collaborating with your coursemates, fostering a supportive learning community. We encourage you to join, by clicking on the button below, and actively participate in discussions, as this will enrich your academic journey.

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Induction

 

Introduction Session

Follow the session held on Monday, 23 September, 2024, by clicking on the button below.

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Presentation Slides

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Planning, Writing & Submitting and Assignment

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Academy Documents

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.

Students' Policies & Forms

 

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

OSCOLA Referencing Guide

 

 

Modules

Below, you will find a link to the resource centre for each of the 17 modules in the study programme. These resource centres will be updated a few days before the first lecture of each module. In these centres, you will have access to lecture summaries, recommended reading lists, and any presentations or notes shared during the lectures, if applicable. These materials will be uploaded and made available after each lecture. Additionally, you will find links to the lecturers' biographies for each module, and where the assessment includes an assignment, there will be a link to download assignment questions and submission forms.

 

Submitting Assignments - 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 - Submitting a Paper

To understand the similarity report generated by Turnitin follow this 1 minute video - Understanding the Similarity Report

Schedule

Module NameLecture DaysFirst LectureLast LectureMode of Assessment
The Maltese Legal SystemMondays & Thursdays2 October 202516 October 2025Self-Assessment Exam & Assignment
Criminal LawMondays20 October 20251 December 20252 Assignments
Company Law FundamentalsThursdays23 October 20254 December 2025Multiple Choice Exam & 2 Assignments
Administrative LawMondays & Thursdays11 December 20258 January 20262 Assignments
European Union LawMondays12 January 202623 February 20262 Assignments
Legal Research and Interpretation MethodologyThursdays15 January 202626 February 20262 Assignments
Principles of Commercial LawMondays2 March 202623 March 2026Multiple Choice Exam & 1 Assignment
Principles of Competition LawThursdays5 March 202627 March 2026Multiple Choice Exam & 1 Assignment
Constitutional LawMondays27 April 202622 June 20262 Assignments
Award in Information and Communication Technology LawThursdays30 April 202611 June 20262 Assignments
Maltese Education Law and Data Privacy Implications in the Education SectorThursdays1 October 202612 November 2026Self-Assessment Exam & 1 Assignment
Principles of Civil LawMondays5 October 202618 December 20263 Assignments
Overview of Tax LawThursdays19 November 202617 December 20262 Assignments
Employment and Industrial Relations LawThursdays14 January 20274 February 2027Oral & Essay
Civil ProcedureMondays11 January 202717 May 2027Oral
Gaming LawThursdays18 February 202718 March 20272 Assignments
Banking and Finance LawThursdays8 April 20276 May 20272 Assignments