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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.

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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.

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Meeting ID: 922 5974 0032
Passcode: 856861

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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.

LectureDateTimePresentationNotes (If Any)Session Recording
Lecture 016 March 202517:30 to 20:30hrsPresentation 01Request
Lecture 0213 March 202517:30 to 20:30hrsPresentation 02Request
Lecture 0320 March 202517:30 to 20:30hrsPresentation 03Request
Lecture 0427 March 202517:30 to 20:30hrs
Lecture 053 April 202517:30 to 20:30hrs
Lecture 0610 April 202517:30 to 20:00hrs
Lecture 078 May 202517:30 to 20:00hrs
Lecture 0815 May 202517:30 to 18:00hrs
Self-Assessment23 May 202517:30 to 18:00hrs

Lecturer/s  

Dr Maria Ruth Ciantar

 

Lecture Summaries & Suggested Reading 

Lecture 1 - An analysis of Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta

  • Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta – A deep analysis of the legal framework governing the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts.
  • The understanding of this court's role and functions.
  • The system of overseeing and reviewing notarial acts by the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts.

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List

  • Ciantar, M. R., 2022, The application of Article 280 of the Civil Code by the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts
  • Xuereb, A., 2021. An analysis into key aspects of the notarial profession in terms with Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta and the newly introduced notaries’ code of ethics regulations

 

 

Lecture 2 - Documentation related to the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

  • They Way documents are formulated.
  • The Documentation related to the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts.
  • The Accuracy, completeness, and adherence to timelines.
  • How to Infer and interpret the legal procedures and processes involved in the submission of acts for revision.
  • The submission of acts before the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts.

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List

  • Ciantar, M. R., 2022, The application of Article 280 of the Civil Code by the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts
  • Xuereb, A., 2021. An analysis into key aspects of the notarial profession in terms with Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta and the newly introduced notaries’ code of ethics regulations

 

Lecture 3 - Procedures at the Office of the Notary - The Notarial Council

  • How to demonstrate a clear understanding the necessary procedures required to be followed.
  • How to Plan and manage the communication with relevant stakeholders.
  • The navigating the procedures for submitting acts for revision, demonstrating effective interpersonal skills and professionalism.
  • The importance of Notaries acting towards their colleagues.
  • The role of the Notarial Council.

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List

  • Ciantar, M. R., 2022, The application of Article 280 of the Civil Code by the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts
  • Xuereb, A., 2021. An analysis into key aspects of the notarial profession in terms with Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta and the newly introduced notaries’ code of ethics regulations

 

Lecture 4 - Preparing formal documentation vs the skills of the Notary

  • The legal requirements when it comes to the submission of documents.
  • The obligation of Notaries to refrain from harming the reputations of the profession
  • What are the skills, abilities, or the services provided by the notary.
  • The requirement for Notaries to extend cooperation to their professional bodies.
  • The responsibilities within the notarial = profession as a whole.

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List

  • Ciantar, M. R., 2022, The application of Article 280 of the Civil Code by the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts
  • Xuereb, A., 2021. An analysis into key aspects of the notarial profession in terms with Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta and the newly introduced notaries’ code of ethics regulations

 

Lecture 5 - The notary, roles and responsibilities

  • The understanding that as members of a professional body, notaries have an obligation to render their services with willingness and objectivity,
  • What are the powers and responsibilities of a notary.
  • When can they perform their duties.
  • How to foster a spirit of unity among notaries.

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List

  • Ciantar, M. R., 2022, The application of Article 280 of the Civil Code by the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts
  • Xuereb, A., 2021. An analysis into key aspects of the notarial profession in terms with Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta and the newly introduced notaries’ code of ethics regulations

 

Lecture 6 - The Interpretation of the role of the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

  • Interpretation the role of the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts.
  • How does it supervises all Notaries, Notarial archives, and the Public Registry.
  • How is this Court composed.
  • The sittings held before the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List

  • Ciantar, M. R., 2022, The application of Article 280 of the Civil Code by the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts
  • Xuereb, A., 2021. An analysis into key aspects of the notarial profession in terms with Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta and the newly introduced notaries’ code of ethics regulations

 

Lecture 7 - The notary vs the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

  • Understanding of the legal framework governing the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts
  • The court's role in overseeing and reviewing notarial acts.
  • Manage the procedures and processes involved in submitting acts for revision to the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts,,
  • compliance with documentation requirements, timelines, and submission criteria.
  • Organisation of the necessary documentation and evidence to support a successful submission of acts to the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List

  • Ciantar, M. R., 2022, The application of Article 280 of the Civil Code by the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts
  • Xuereb, A., 2021. An analysis into key aspects of the notarial profession in terms with Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta and the newly introduced notaries’ code of ethics regulations

 

Lecture 8 - Procedures before the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

  • The construction and design strategies for navigating the procedures and requirements of the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts .
  • The Accuracy, validity, and compliance of notarial acts with legal standards.
  • How to Prepare and compose draft submissions to the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts.
  • How to effectively communicate the arguments and evidence supporting the request for revision,
  • How to demonstrate strong writing skills and persuasive reasoning.

Core Reading List

Supplementary Reading List

  • Ciantar, M. R., 2022, The application of Article 280 of the Civil Code by the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts
  • Xuereb, A., 2021. An analysis into key aspects of the notarial profession in terms with Chapter 55 of the Laws of Malta and the newly introduced notaries’ code of ethics regulations

 

 

Methods of Assessment

Self-Assessment (20% of final grade): Students are required to complete a multiple-choice test during the first lecture of the module on 6 March 2025. The test sheet and answers will be provided in an additional 30-minute session, scheduled for 22 May 2025 at 17:30 hrs. Students will be expected to mark their own submissions.

Assignment (80% of final grade).

 

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, 10 July 2025, along with the Assignment Submission Form. Please ensure that you indicate the question you have addressed on the Assignment Submission Form.

The Assignment Submission Form will be made available here.

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.

Assignments Rubric

For referencing purposes, please use the OSCOLA Referencing Guide available by clicking the button below.

OSCOLA Referencing Guide

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

Submitting a Paper

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

OSCOLA Referencing Guide