LLB (Hons) Law

This purpose of the module is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of the law of torts and their ability to apply the law to legal problems and solve them. In particular the module will nurture students' ability to develop a reasoned legal argument and to evaluate the merits of competing legal arguments, for example in relation to legal remedies and crossover with the law of Contract. The module helps to develop students' transferable intellectual and professional skills, in order to prepare them for further study and legal practice.

The purpose of this module is to build on the legal principles considered in Law of Contract 1, offering students the opportunity to study contract law in greater depth. In the first part of the module, students will engage with issues of key concern to consumers in a variety of modern contexts. Students will look at different types of contracts and the different legal and commercial arrangements that consumers and businesses make and understand the commercial and legal drivers behind these decisions. Students will also look at the anatomy of contracts, applying their knowledge and understanding of the law of contract in a detailed examination of common terms, duties and liabilities.

This module will focus on the fundamental concepts and principles concerned with ownership and the way in which the law engages with the concept of ownership. Students will understand the legal definition of land, the meaning of land ownership and how land is transferred. Students will develop the ability to identify the different rules relating to ownership of land and legal rights and interests attached to land. Students will also consider how the law adapts longstanding concepts to modern practices and policies, including the means through which property is governed under the legal system and where gaps, if any, exist in the management of property as a legal concept. This module is concerned with the law of England and Wales.

The purpose of this module is to provide the opportunity to study in depth and in context certain areas of constitutional European Union Law. On completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the decision-making process, sources of EU Law, the principle of supremacy, and the legal remedies for enforcing EU Law. Students will also develop fundamental evaluative, research and problem-solving skills to provide a sound basis for studying undergraduate law modules.

This purpose of the module is to provide a basic introduction to the structure and functions of business enterprises and to explore the legal theories, rules and commercial drivers that influence the practice of law concerning limited companies, partnerships and other business models. This module will complement the Law in Practice Year 2 module. In studying this module, students will develop evaluative and analytical skills in understanding the nexus of law and commercial awareness that shapes the behaviours and actions of business enterprises and their stakeholders.

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the commercial world, the role of lawyers in that world and how to develop further the essential written skills for a lawyer to function capably within it. The course is predicated on the need for lawyers (1) to understand the broad nature of the commercial world, including how businesses function economically (and in particular the importance of financial markets and how they work), (2) to understand how the business of law functions and is likely to develop, and what practising lawyers actually do; (3) to develop advanced analytical skills to enable them not only to read and understand diverse written material (statutes, judgments, contracts, the business pages of quality newspapers and magazines), but also to evaluate their quality and critique them; and (4) to be able to write clearly and effectively for diverse readers (and without the readers being distracted by the way the relevant pieces are written).

This module provides an opportunity for an optional work placement year between the second and third year of the degree.
This module is available as an option to all students studying on the listed programmes.
Please note that this is additional to the 360 credits of a 3-year degree programme.

Participating in a work placement year will enable students to develop employability skills across a longer period. It thus complements and builds on the employability skills developed through the curriculum throughout the first two years of the degree programme. 

This is a full-time professional work placement in a role with graduate-level learning opportunities. In the event that a placement lasting 12 months (52 weeks) is not possible, or the placement is cut short for any reason, then the placement must last a minimum of 9 months / 39 weeks (that is, each placement should last between 1260-1680 hours).

It is possible that there may be a second employer during the 12-month period, in agreement with the Head of School/Department and Head of Placements and Work Experience.

The aim of the professional placement is to provide students with an opportunity to develop experience in managing real-life issues in the workplace that:

a) will enhance graduate attributes and

b) give an opportunity to critically review and evaluate the relevance of subject-specific-related theories and practices in a real world context.
Students are responsible for sourcing their own placements.

The purpose of this module is to provide a basic introduction to the skills necessary to obtain and succeed on a work placement/period of pro bono work-based learning (WBL). It provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop and apply a range of competencies associated with employment in an area that is of interest to them and for which their undergraduate degree work has provided a suitable preparation.
Before a student may elect to go on a placement or pro bono for Law in Practice 3 (either CAW or Clinical Legal Skills) the following submissions are required (i) CV, (ii) case study covering letter, (iii) case study practice interview.

The purpose of this module is to enable students to acquire knowledge and understanding of the law of trusts and appreciate the role of trusts in a variety of modern contexts. Students will study the rights, duties and powers of settlors, trustees and beneficiaries and develop the ability to apply relevant legal principles to complex fact patterns. Students will learn when a fiduciary relationship exists and how to recognise when a non-express trust may be imposed by equity. Students will explore the evolving use of equitable remedies and the modern day use of the law of trusts.

The purpose of this module is to provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop and apply a range of competences associated with employment in an area of business which interests them. The overall aim of the module is to enhance students' work-related skills, by undertaking practical work in a particular sector and critically evaluating and reflecting on their experience. Students will be encouraged to find their own placements with help and guidance from the University.
Students will need to manage their own learning within the organisation and outside the class-based environment. Key to the module is the need for the student to explore the relationship between the study of law as an academic discipline and the practice of law and its application in the working environment. Students are encouraged to use reflection to enhance, refine and develop personal theories of professional practice, with due regard to ethical, conceptual and contextual needs and/or outcomes.

The purpose of this module is to provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop and apply a range of competences associated with employment The overall aim of the module is to enhance students' work-related skills by undertaking practical work in a legal work-related environment and critically evaluating and reflecting on their experience.
Students will need to manage their own learning within the organisation and outside the class-based environment. Key to the module is the need for the student to explore the relationship between the study of law as an academic discipline and the practice of law and its application in the working environment. Students are encouraged to use reflection to enhance, refine and develop personal theories of professional practice, with due regard to ethical, conceptual and contextual needs and/or outcomes.

The purpose of this module is to provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop their research skills and a range of competences associated with producing research output to a high standard. Students will build upon the research and writing skills that they have developed in the course of their legal studies, and will have the opportunity to expand upon an aspect of law that is of relevance to a modern audience, and is likely to be informed by prior legal learning of particular interest to them and may link to their intended field of practice or future career plans.
Students are provided with specific guidance on legal research methodology and legal writing as a part of the of the module. This may include face-to-face lecture-based sessions as well as electronic learning materials. Each student is provided with an academic supervisor who will act as a mentor and critical friend in the design, research and writing of their research essay. Students will have the opportunity to meet with their supervisor on a regular basis over the period.

This module offers a form of clinical legal education that provides students with an opportunity to apply their academic legal knowledge in a professional practice environment, thereby enhancing their employability skills and confidence.
Importantly, the clinic also aims to offer ‘Qualifying Work Experience’ (“QWE”) to its student volunteers / alumni.

The purpose of this module is to provide students with an overview of the practical and legal aspects of the sale and purchase of a business of company. At the end of the module students should be able to understand the structure of a sale and purchase and the implications for all parties of the terms agreed. The module will also explore different methods of financing businesses. The module builds on the basic concepts explored by students in the Business Enterprises and Contract 2 modules and helps develop their skills of analysis and commercial awareness, addressing a client's financial and business needs and finding solutions to client problems. The module will develop the students' ability to translate their legal knowledge and skills into the practical context of commercial transactions.

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the rules and principles of evidence in criminal proceedings. Students will consider application of the law of evidence to factual situations and demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles of the law of criminal evidence and understand the context in which the law operates. In particular, students will apply knowledge of the law of evidence and solve problems, developing their ability to evaluate a set of facts and the evidential issues raised and to reason logically.

The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the individual relationship between employer and employee based on an understanding of the common law principles and statutory requirements which relate to the employment contract. Alongside exploring this central and complex relationship, students will also explore termination and documentation of the employment relationship, the impact of business re-organisation on all parties and issues relating to discrimination and equality in the workplace. Some of the seminar and workshop sessions will involve students running elements of a claim on behalf of parties in an Employment Tribunal.

The purpose of this module is to enable students to analyse critically the legal and policy framework for family law, to engage in an assessment of the effectiveness of the current family justice system and to facilitate debate on proposals for reform of the law. Students will develop their negotiation and communication skills in workshops and the module will expose them to mediation and other conflict resolution procedures.

The purpose of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of international and regional legal frameworks in place to protect human rights. Wherever possible, the discussion of international human rights law will relate to contemporary developments in human rights to foster global and cultural insights and enable students to assess how it is used in practice. In particular, students will look at a broad and critical appreciation of the history, theory, politics and practice of the International Law of Human Rights and compare, contrast and evaluate different regional and international approaches to the protection of human rights. After completion of this module, students should be able to effectively apply their knowledge to address contemporary developments and challenges and contribute critically to key issues in this field.

This module will focus on the legal and ethical issues surrounding the provision of medical treatment and care. Medical research has facilitated advancements in the treatment and care of patients and the module will examine those developments and the new dilemmas posed at the beginning and end of life. The module will examine how ethical principles are applied to medical decisions, and the extent to which such ethical principles are incorporated into the legal standards applied to medical decisions.

The purpose of this module is to provide an understanding of the fundamental principles of UK tax law and an appreciation of its relevance across a wide range of legal disciplines including, succession, sales, business, enterprise, employment and land law. In furtherance of the Law School's Employability objectives the module also provides a foundation in the difference between financial and commercial concepts relevant to tax law, such as income, profit, loss, gains, wealth and dutiable items. Students will learn about the policies informing fiscal legislation, the budgetary process, and the place of tax in the commercial and legal context. The module focuses on legal principles, policies and regulation and fosters the skills of handling complex legal material, reading and interpreting statutory material, and understanding and interpreting the structure of language.

The purpose of this module is to teach students the basic provisions of competition law. The course will introduce both, the EU as well as UK competition rules. However, since the UK competition law is heavily influenced by and intertwined with the existing EU regulations, the focus of the course will be on the EU competition law. The latter is based on the rules contained in Articles 101-109 of the Treaty of the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and upon subsequent secondary legislation. This one semester module will however aim to introduce mainly Articles 101/Chapter I Competition Act 1998 and 102 TFEU/Chapter II Competition Act 1998 and Regulation 139/2004 (Merger Regulation) as they form the core of the competition law. The module will teach the students the application of UK and EU competition law in factual situations to comply with the practice-based learning style.

This module provides students with the international law knowledge and professional skills that are essential for the practice of law across the spectrum of areas of regulation in today’s global legal market. It aims at familiarizing students with fundamental characteristics of the international legal order and its normative reach, institutions, procedures, and peculiarities. The module, in addition to presenting perennial and contemporary theoretical and political debates, systematically surveys recent trends and developments in various fields of international legal regulation, while striving to equip students with the practical know-how on international legal materials, where to find them, and how to use them in the employment of effective international legal argument.

This module will offer a unique interdisciplinary understanding of global ecological crises, as well as exploring approaches to tackle these crises from the perspective of different disciplines. This module is offered across several programmes to allow students to learn and be exposed to environmental issues from different perspectives. It draws on scientific, legal, economics and literary approaches to explore the relationships between the environment and sustainability. Students will learn about the earth crisis from various disciplines, with a specific focus on biodiversity, climate and water.

This module will provide a foundation for final year LLB students to graduate from the Law School with an understanding of the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) route to qualification as a Solicitor.

The module has five objectives:
• To introduce the students to the SQE as a route to qualification as a Solicitor.
• To explain the new Solicitor Regulation Authority rules for Qualifying Work Experience.
• To understand of the new style of multiple-choice assessment for Functioning Legal Knowledge (SQE 1) and the Objective Structured Clinal Examination of Legal Skills (SQE 2).
• To recap previous areas of legal knowledge in Public Law, Legal Systems, Legal Ethics, Contract Law, Property Law, Criminal Law, Tort Law, Business Law and Equity & Trusts.
• To assess the various post graduate legal providers, select the most appropriate form of study route to qualification upon leaving the Law School and provide a sound basis for the further post graduate study of law.