Learning aims

These materials will raise awareness of:

  • the importance and relevance of Law
  • the many ways that Law impacts upon our lives and work
  • the importance of Law to social work practice
  • the connections between Law and social work values

Estimated time required

  • Why study law? 15-20 min
  • Introductory case studies 20-30 min
  • Odd one out 10-15 min

Instructions

Introduction to Law is divided into 3 sections. Read the instructions below and then choose one of the options to begin.

Why study law? asks you to reflect upon how you see the Law through a 10 question quiz. At the end of the quiz there is a summary of the main points.

Introductory case studies presents 4 case studies where difficult decisions have to be made. You will be asked to make choices based on your own views and the legal implications of choices will be made clearer to you.

Odd one out sets out to test your knowledge of Law as it relates to Social Work. You will work through a short quiz (6 questions) and for each try to identify which answer is the odd one out and why.