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.
Induction
Follow the session held on Monday, 23 September, 2024, by clicking on the button below.
Passcode: $1@E$7tn
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Planning, Writing & Submitting and Assignment
This session is scheduled for Friday, 18th October, 2024, at 17:30. The link to the recording will be provided here afterwards.
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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.
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
For the Office Management and Administration Fundamentals and the Customer Centricity modules only, the assignment, should be referenced using the Harvard Referencing style. Please follow a short video, by clicking on the button below, to understand this referencing style.
Modules
Below, you will find a link to the resource centre for each of the 7 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 Name | Lecture Days | First Lecture | Last Lecture | Mode of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Management and Administration Fundamentals | Tuesdays | 1 October 2024 | 3 December 2024 | Quiz & Assignment |
| The Courts of Justice in Malta and the Legal Profession | Thursdays | 3 October 2024 | 6 December 2024 | Quiz & Assignment |
| Notarial Duties and Functions | Tuesdays | 10 December 2024 | 4 February 2025 | Self-Assessment & Assignment |
| The Functions of the Court of Voluntary Jurisdiction | Thursdays | 12 December 2024 | 27 February 2025 | Quiz & Assignment |
| Customer Centricity | Tuesdays | 11 February 2025 | 18 March 2025 | Self-Assessment & Assignment |
| The Court of Revision of Notarial Acts | Thursdays | 6 March 2025 | 15 May 2025 | Self-Assessment & Assignment |
| Notarial Acts and Notaries’ Code of Ethics | Thursdays | 25 March 2025 | 20 May 2025 | Self-Assessment & Assignment |