Yakili | Lowersixth Commercial TST Professional Legislation

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Lowersixth Commercial TST Professional Legislation

By - Michael Rolex
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166 Hours 40 Min
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Course Requirements

The course for Cameroon Lower Sixth Commercial Professional Legislation on the Yakili app must provide a foundational understanding of the legal framework governing commercial activities, business formation, labor relations, and general legal principles, which is crucial for the Commercial stream.

The syllabus covers key areas of law that directly impact commercial and professional life in Cameroon, particularly focusing on the legal environment for businesses.

Core Modules for Lower Sixth Professional Legislation

Module	Key Topics (Examples)	Application in Commercial Life
1. Introduction to Law	Sources of Law (e.g., legislation, customary law, judicial precedents). Structure of Courts in Cameroon (Civil/Common Law distinction). Basic Legal Terminology.	Understanding the foundation and origin of business rules.
2. Law of Persons & Capacity	Legal capacity of individuals (majority, minority). Status and Capacity of Companies and Associations.	Determining who can legally enter into contracts.
3. Law of Contract	Essential Elements of a Valid Contract (offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, capacity, legality). Vitiating Factors (mistake, misrepresentation, duress). Remedies for Breach.	Drafting and executing binding commercial agreements.
4. Law of Business Organization	Legal aspects of Sole Proprietorships and Partnerships. Company Law: Types of companies (e.g., Public Limited Company, Private Limited Company) and their incorporation processes.	Registering and operating a business legally.
5. Labour Law (Introduction)	Contract of Employment: Formation, terms (express and implied), duration, and termination. Rights and Duties of employers and employees. Basic principles of the Labour Code.	Managing employment relations and preventing disputes.
6. Law of Commercial Transactions	Basic principles governing the Sale of Goods. Agency and Partnership Law (liability and authority). Introduction to Intellectual Property (patents, trademarks).	Executing sales, authorizing representatives, and protecting business ideas.

The course needs to make complex legal concepts accessible and relevant to business students.

Case Summaries: Include short, simplified summaries of relevant Cameroonian court cases or landmark OHADA (Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa) rulings to illustrate legal principles in action.
Legal Document Analysis: Use interactive templates or mock legal documents (e.g., simple contract, memorandum of association) to show students the practical application of the law.
Interactive Scenarios: Develop quizzes based on legal hypotheticals (e.g., "A customer refuses to pay after signing an agreement. Which legal principle applies?") to test the application of contract law.
Terminology Glossary: A robust, easily searchable legal glossary is essential, as terminology is precise and critical in this subject.
Jurisdictional Context: Clearly explain the dual legal system (Common Law and Civil Law influences) in Cameroon and the role of OHADA Law in harmonizing business legislation.

Course Description

This Yakili online course, developed for the Cameroon GCE Advanced Level Commercial stream syllabus, offers a crucial foundation in Professional Legislation, providing students with the legal knowledge necessary to operate effectively and compliantly in the commercial world. The course clearly outlines the legal framework that governs business activities in Cameroon, focusing on essential areas such as the Sources and Structure of Law (including the influence of OHADA), the Law of Contract (mastering the elements of a valid agreement and remedies for breach), and the Legal aspects of Business Organization (incorporation processes and legal capacities of companies and partnerships). Furthermore, it introduces fundamental Labour Law principles concerning the employment contract and provides an overview of legal rules governing Commercial Transactions like the Sale of Goods. Through simplified legal summaries, case illustrations, and interactive scenario-based exercises, this course demystifies complex legal concepts, enabling students to approach business decisions with legal awareness, ensuring full preparedness for the GCE examination.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion, the student will be able to:

Legal Foundation: $\checkmark$ Identify and distinguish the main sources of law in Cameroon and explain the basic structure of the court system.
Contractual Competence: $\checkmark$ Identify and evaluate the essential elements of a valid contract and explain the legal consequences of various breaches or vitiating factors.
Business Compliance: $\checkmark$ Differentiate between the legal standing of various business organizations (e.g., Sole Proprietorship vs. PLC) and outline the basic steps for their legal formation.
Labour Relations: $\checkmark$ Understand and apply the basic legal framework governing the contract of employment, including the rights and obligations of both parties.
Commercial Transactions: $\checkmark$ Apply basic legal principles to commercial dealings such as the Sale of Goods and the legal relationship in Agency.