IPLUSO 18360

Introduction to Law

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The Introduction to Law UC is core to this Course. In this UC, it is intended that students obtain a transversal view of Law and the different branches that constitute it. With the transmission of general notions, especially in terms of the elements of a legal relationship, but also with the explanation of the entire legislative process, it is intended that students have the ability to understand/interpret legal norms. It is also intended to encourage, based on the practical case, the capacity for reflection. In the end, it is intended that students faced with concrete cases can identify the questions that arise, identify the possible answers - always with clear and solid foundation. Given the integration of this Course, it will be treated, even if not in-depth knowledge of Public Administration - whether in terms of the activity pursued (act, regulation and public contracts).
• ProgramaProgramme

  Description of contents: 1 Introduction Notion of Law Evolution of Law Law in Society Close terminologies: system, order and legal order Legal Order Legal Order; World of Law Application of Law Law and Justice Positive Law and Jusnaturalism 2. Legislative process The separation of powers The legislative bodies The legislative process 3. Branches of Law - Distinction between Private and Public Law Disciplines (exclusively or tending to) of Private Law and Public Law 4. Sources of Law Modalities Classification Hierarchy 5. The Law Notion Characteristics: generality and abstraction Application in Law and Time Entry into force and validity Vicissitudes Termination 6. Legal Rule Notion Generality and abstraction Forecast and statute Interpretive rules Indeterminate concepts Legal fictions Legal presumptions 7. Interpretation, application and integration 8. Devaluation of the Legal Standard Nullity Annulability
• ObjectivosObjectives

  According to point 9, students must be able to gather the skills to be able to know and interpret a legal norm, and be able to solve legal simulations. These objectives accompanied by practical cases and the study of the Civil Code will bring the consolidation of knowledge together with the study of jurisprudence.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Freitas do Amaral, Diogo - Manual de Introdução ao Direito, Volume I, Almedina, Coimbra, 2004 (reimpressão 2017)  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  Digital teaching methodologies will be used, through the study of the DGSI platform, the Diário da República and CITIUS.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  4
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não