Law LLB (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Liverpool

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Liverpool

Law is not just about learning what the rules are, but about thinking about what they should be. This degree offers a truly modern legal education reflecting the needs and concerns of society in the 21st century. Whether you are planning a career in the legal profession or a career in almost any other field of expertise, this degree will challenge and inspire you. Choosing this subject as a Single Honours As a Law student you will benefit from degree programmes which develop your key skills in presentation and legal argument and research, whilst engaging you with the study of law, the impact of law in society and the operation and construction of legal rules. Choosing this subject as a MajorLaw is not just about learning what the rules are, but about thinking about what they should be. This degree offers a truly modern legal education reflecting the needs and concerns of society in the 21st century. Whether you are planning a career in the legal profession or a career in almost any other field of expertise, this degree will challenge and inspire you.   As a Law student you will benefit from degree programmes which develop your key skills in presentation and legal argument and research, whilst engaging you with the study of law, the impact of law in society and the operation and construction of legal rules. Choosing this subject as a JointStudying Law as half of a Joint Honours degree gives you a thorough understanding of the discipline of Law and the role of Law in regulating society. Law is an interesting and important subject for study, involving consideration of our notions of justice, our relationships with one another and with the state, and the processes for affecting change in society. You will be able to develop your legal skills and understanding whilst dividing your time...

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Location

Start date

Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Chatham Street, L69 7ZH

Start date

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About this course

If you’re considering this subject as a combination within Honours Select, please refer to our Honours Select page for further information about entry requirements. Entry Requirements A level offerABB Subject requirementsGCSE English and Maths grade C. BTECDDD with 120 out of 180 credits at Distinction. International Baccalaureate33 with no score less than 4. Irish Leaving CertificateA1 A1 B1 B1 Scottish Higher/Advanced HigherScottish Advanced Highers at ABB Advanced Welsh...

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Subjects

  • Interpretation
  • Contract Law
  • IT Law
  • EU Law
  • Presentation
  • Credit
  • IT
  • Primary
  • English
  • Construction
  • LLB
  • Law
  • Planning
  • Writing
  • IT Development
  • Construction Training
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Module details Programme Year One

The core Year One modules are made up largely of some of the modules that must be studied and passed in order to gain a Qualifying Law Degree, known as the ‘Foundations of Legal Knowledge’. The remaining modules are undertaken to enhance basic study and research skills.

Compulsory modules
  • English Legal System and Legal Skills (LAW101) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims
  • This module aims to provide students with a strong foundation in legal method, including case analysis and statutory interpretation.

  • ​To develop legal and academic skills including library research, the organisation of legal sources, academic writing and legal reasoning, and the development and revision of the law within the context of academic critiques and the work of law reform agencies.

  • Learning Outcomes

    Case analysis

    To understand the significance of case law in the English legal system, the definition and identification of the ratio decidendi in English cases, the organisation of the courts and the operation of the rule of stare decisis, the impact of international treaties and EU law on case analsysis and precedent, the system of law reporting and restrictions placed on the citation of authorities in English courts. To demonstrate a high level of competence in analysing individual cases and in ascertaining the significance of individual cases within the broader case law.

     

    Legislative interpretation

    To understand the significance and status of different types of legislation, the variety of methods used to analyse, interpret and apply legislation, the impact of styles of drafting relative to different legal systems (English and EU systems) on statutory interpretation. To demonstrate a high level of competence in analysing legislation, in ascertaining the rationale for different interpretations of legislation, and identifying the relevant sources which may be used to assist in this interpretation. Legal research 
    To be able to retrieve authoritative primary sources of law and to understand how to differentiate between the status of different primary sources, including relative authority of law reports and currency of cases and legislation. To understand how to use basis secondary indexing sources (both electronic and hard copy) to cross reference between primary legal sources and to verify their status.

    Legal writing, critiques and scholarship

    To understand the nature of critical academic inquiry in the sphere of law, the application of general academic writing principles in the context of legal work, the use of key legal citation and referencing tools, approaches to the organisation and planning of legal problem questions and legal essay questions, the process of peer review in scholarly journals and in undergraduate work. To demonstrate the ability to conduct rational self review and peer review of written work, including interpreting and applying departmental marking criteria.
  • The Legal System In Practice (LAW002) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 65:35 Aims

    The module will introduce students to selected topics concerned with the operation of the English legal system, including some of the people and organisations with a role or stake in its operation. Its main aims are:

    • To help students to understand the identity of key actors within civil and some criminal legal disputes
    • To appreciate ways in which the legal system establishes relationships between those actors both through directly applicable law and through the organisation of professions and the availability of alternatives to formal legal process
    • To understand critical arguments about the structure of the legal system and the organisation of actors within that system
    • To introduce students to the practice of key legal professional and transferable skills including teamwork, presentation and negotiation/mediation.
    This aim supports the Quality Assurance Agency subject benchmark standards for Law (2015) paragraphs 2.4, particularly the following:  
    • self-management, including an ability to reflect on their own learning, make effective
      use of feedback, a willingness to acknowledge and correct errors and an ability to
      work collaboratively
    • awareness of principles and values of law and justice, and of ethics
      ability to produce a synthesis of relevant doctrinal and policy issues, presentation of
      a reasoned choice between alternative solutions and critical judgement of the
      merits of particular arguments
    • ability to communicate both orally and in writing, in relation to legal matters,
      including an ability to listen and respond to written and oral stimuli including
      questions and instructions
    • engagement with their own personal and professional development, and academic
      integrity.


     

    Learning Outcomes

    The form, organisation and regulation of the legal professions in the UK
    Upon completing the module students will be able to identify the different professional groups which operate in the legal advice and legal representation fields in England and Wales, and will understand the extent to which non-qualified persons may undertake different types of legal work either on their own behalf or on behalf of another person. They will also understand the ways in which legal practitioners are regulated and approved by bodies such as the Bar Council, Bar Standards Board, the Law Society, the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and other related bodies and will be able to evaluate alternative models for the provision of professional legal services in other common law countries such as the USA.

    The Civil Procedure Rules, civil process, funding litigation, and alternative dispute resolution
    Students will recognise key parts of the Civil Procedure Rules which impact on the ways in which litigants and their representatives must approach civil litigation, including the way in which these rules impose an obligation on litigants to attempt alternative dispute resolution. They will also appreciate key financial and commercial issues around the payment for legal legal services and the availability of funding.
    Parties and power in civil cases, issues around access to justice and the purpose of the trial
    Students will understand how the legal system defines a party and in which circumstances the court may invite ''interveners'' to participate within legal proceedings. They will understand the way in which the English civil process embodies underlying assumptions about the purpose of the civil trial in the way that it regulates access to funding, and how it provides for class or multiple party actions. The role of the judge and the jury in civil and criminal proceedings
    Students will understand how judges and juries are selected, trained, and regulated and how the role of each institution relates to the other within the trial system. They will be familiar with contemporary debates about the way in which the law attempts to prevent bias in tribunals of law and how issues of selection and qualification relates to broader topics including gender balance and the constitutional role of the judge and jury.
  • Law of Contract (LAW105) Level 1 Credit level 30 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 50:50 Aims
  •  To ensure that you have a solid knowledge and understanding of the main legal principles and issues of englsih Contract Law in its social, economic and political context.       

  •  To understand the impact of EU Law in English Contract Law and to have a solid  understanding of the reform and developments resulting from EU Law            ​
  •  To develop your analytical,critical and research skills;        ​
  • To develop a strong knowledge and research skills base to enable you to recognize the differences between Contract and Tort Law and appreciate the importnace of Contract Law to related specialist Commercial legal subjects ​
  •  To provide you with a strong base of learning as a foundation for other related academic legal modules and in preparation for your vocational training   ​
  •  To develop your skills to work in a team including your communication, negotiation and persuasion skills        ​
  • To develop your skills  as an independent larner including time management skills 

  • Learning Outcomes

    Demonstrate orally and in writing a knowledge of the basic principles of English Contract Law;

          

    Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the key cases and statutory provisions;        ​Be able to understand and use primary legal materials;        ​Apply substantive law and legal reasoning skills to hypothetical cases;       ​

    Appreciate the influence of policy on the development of  Englsih Contract Law; ​

    Analyse, evaluate and form critical judgements on individual cases and statutes;        ​Use primary and secondary sources of law relating to contract law effectively;         ​ Understand the language of the Law of Contract;        ​Present coherent and effective oral argument about issues relating to contract law;       ​Write concisely and coherently about the law relating to contract;       ​Identify and engage with contemporary debates while accurately reporting the law in an area of contract law;

    Be able to work effectively within a team of your peers.

  • Criminal Law (LAW107) Level 1 Credit level 30 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 30:70 Aims
  • To introduce students to the fundamental concepts of criminal law.
  • ​ To introduce students to the most important specific offences and defences in the criminal law of England and Wales.

  • To assist students in acquiring key skills for the study of law.

  • Toenable students to understand how the study of law differs from practising law. ​

  • To equip students to carry out independent tasks and research to a reasonable level as a basis for further development in subsequent study.

  • Learning Outcomes Ability to attain a reasonable theoretical and doctrinal understanding of the criminal law.

    Ability to extractthe law from legislation and cases. ​

    Ability to tracethe development of the law through legislation and case law.

    Ability to criticallyanalyse and assess the law.

    ​ Ability to apply theirknowledge of the law to hypothetical factual situations.

    Ability to use traditionaland electronic sources of material.

    Ability to completespecified tasks with direction from academic staff.

    Ability to participate ingroup work.

    Ability to reflect on understanding of the syllabus,use feedback to develop the quality of work produced and self-assess work.

  • Public Law I (LAW109) Level 1 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 95:5 Aims
  • Public Law I seeks to:   - explore the nature and functions of constitutional law;
  • ​ - provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and institutions of the UK constitution;

  • ​ - identify and analyse selected key issues that are of critical importance to the UK’s constitutional arrangements;

  • ​- enable students to develop a range of core legal and transferable skills, and become effective independent learners.

Law LLB (Hons)

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