3 ECTS credits
90 h study time

Offer 1 with catalog number 6013469FER for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.

Semester
1st semester
Enrollment based on exam contract
Possible
Grading method
Grading (scale from 0 to 20)
Can retake in second session
Yes
Taught in
Dutch
Faculty
Faculty of Law and Criminology
Department
Private Law
Educational team
Arnaud Clybouw
Hans De Decker (course titular)
Activities and contact hours
36 contact hours Lecture
Course Content

The notary is a public servant. The regulations upon which his work is carried out is governed by an organic law. This course subject is primarily devoted to the study of this law, in particular filling the post of notary public and the legal prescriptions of carrying out this role. However, relevant legislation at supranational level is also covered. In this course subject, special attention is paid to drawing up deeds. A practical approach to bookkeeping techniques is also covered. In conclusion, setting up notary institutions, in particular associations and the National Association of Notaries is addressed.

Course material
Digital course material (Required) : Notarial organization, A syllabus "Notarial organization" is made available through the online learning platform Canvas, which can be completed with individual course notes., Canvas
Practical course material (Required) : A recent notarial code or a copy of the notaries act and related legislation, Underlining and fluorescent markings may be made in the code and/or the legal texts, as well as blank post-its. The use of cross-references or annotations is not allowed.
Digital course material (Recommended) : Recent publications, of which the reading is recommended, will be distributed via the online learning platform Canvas., Canvas
Additional info

The lectures may take place face-to-face and/or online, depending on the corona measures as imposed by the government and the availability of classrooms. 

Learning Outcomes

General competencies

The student:

  • has an extensive, ready and in-depth knowledge of and insight into the entry and exercise of the notarial profession and the organisation thereof.
  • can independently draw up notarial deeds, taking into account the mandatory rules of the Notaries Act.
  • has the reflex to test legal questions and factual situations submitted to him against the Notaries Act, but also, where applicable, against the rules of supranational law.
  • knows the specific legal and regulatory standards pertaining to the notarial profession, including those concerning monetary transactions and accounting obligations incumbent on notaries and can apply these rules.
  • shows a critical and reflective approach to the practice of notarial law, in particular with regard to the access and the exercise of the notarial profession.

Grading

The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Oral Exam determines 100% of the final mark.

Within the Oral Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:

  • Oral Exam with a relative weight of 1 which comprises 100% of the final mark.

Additional info regarding evaluation

The evaluation is based on an oral examination that will take place face-to-face and/or online, depending on the corona measures as imposed by the government and the availability of classrooms.

Students can receive individual feedback after the exam upon request. 

Allowed unsatisfactory mark
The supplementary Teaching and Examination Regulations of your faculty stipulate whether an allowed unsatisfactory mark for this programme unit is permitted.

Academic context

This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Notarial Law: default (only offered in Dutch)