Class Law

This Curricular Unit develops two major lines of approach: Initially, awareness of the study of Law and its importance in forensic psychology, which includes an approach to the main notions of introduction to the study of Law and judicial organization, necessary for interpreters and enforcers of Law, as is the case of expert (forensic) technicians. The following approach focuses on knowledge of the domestic legal system on various topics, among which we highlight civil law and civil procedure, family, child and youth law, labor law, criminal law and criminal procedure, with a focus on procedural actors. Also noteworthy is the theme of domestic violence.

1.Introduction

Law and Psychology

The internal legal order and the implications of European Union law. The Judiciary Organization (Categories of courts and scope of powers provided for in the Constitution. The Constitutional Court). Methods of organization and operation of judicial courts

2.  Civil law and civil procedure
3.  Labor Law
4.  Family, Child and Youth Law
5.  Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure
6.  Domestic violence
7.  Mental Health Law

The (innovative) teaching methodologies consist of:

Exposition of the syllabus of the UC, as well as presentation of themes by the professor for analysis, interpretation and discussion in the classroom, in order to verify that the teachings transmitted and study are being well guided and implemented.

Assessment:

The continuous assessment has a weight of 100%

One (1) written test, weighting 45% (introductory aspects of Law);

Presentation and discussion of work in a group of 2 students, on a theme of the Program, with a weighting of 45%,

The remaining 10% are based on participation and the quality of interventions in classes.

The final exam will be in accordance with the ULHT Evaluation Regulation (100% evaluation).