LLB Law for Graduates
Bachelor's degree
In Liverpool
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Liverpool
This graduate entry programme is aimed at non-law graduates who wish to obtain a Qualifying Law Degree for professional purposes and who already hold a first degree. This two-year programme provides a core legal knowledge covering the seven Foundations of Legal Knowledge subjects at an advanced level; Public Law (including Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights Law), Law of the European Union, Criminal Law, Obligations (including Contract, Restitution and Tort), Property Law, Equity and the Law of Trusts. These are studied alongside a choice of optional legal modules. Please note: For entry to this programme, an undergraduate degree is required. Department Key Facts Number of first year students249 Number of applications per year1478 Graduate prospects86.5% of our graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating. (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Report 2010/11) Department resourcesThe School houses an impressive custom-built Moot Room, the setting for mock trials, lectures and visiting speakers. The Law Library (housed in the Sydney Jones Library) includes the main English, European and International Law Reports, law journals, legal works and textbooks. Research performance55% of our research activity has been deemed world-leading or internationally excellent, and a further 25% internationally recognised. Facts and Figures Teaching rated “excellent” by HEFCE. In 2013/14, 260 students will have the opportunity to work under supervision in the Liverpool Law Clinic, giving advice to members of the public. Why this subject? Prepare for your future professional career. Studying Law...
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Entry Requirements A level offer3 A levels plus a university degree with a minimum of 2:1 standard. Applicants who fall slightly outside of this criteria but can demonstrate a minimum of 120 hours relevant work experience (paid or voluntary) may also be considered on a case by case basis. EU Entry RequirementsEU Qualifications International Entry RequirementsYour country Mature StudentsStudying for a degree later in life...
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Subjects
- Contract Law
- IT Law
- Human Rights
- Administrative Law
- Constitutional Law
- Law of Tort
- Public Law
- Credit
- Basic
- IT
- Basic IT training
- Basic IT
- English
- LLB
- Law
- School
- Public
- Writing
- Team Training
- Skills and Training
Course programme
- Law of Tort (LAW209) Level 2 Credit level 30 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 100:0 Aims
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To provide an introduction to the functions of the law of torts within the legal system.
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To provide a structured outline of a range of actionable torts, and commentary on contentious issues and recent developments therein.
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To consider how the legal principles can be applied to a variety of hypothetical facts.
Learning Outcomes
- Law of Contract (LAW105) Level 1 Credit level 30 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 50:50 Aims
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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
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To develop your skills as an independent larner including time management skills
Learning Outcomes
- Land Law (LAW242) Level 2 Credit level 15 Semester Second Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 95:5 Aims
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Stimulate theacademic interest of students in a complex area of law
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Enhancegeneral legal and transferable skills in the context of the subject area.
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Deliver the substantive elements of the subject in accordance with the requirements laid down in the Joint
Announcement of
the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Council governing the content of the qualifying law degree.
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Carry out independent tasks and research to a highlevel of aptitude.
Learning Outcomes
- 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;
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- provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and institutions of the UK constitution;
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- identify and analyse selected key issues that are of critical importance to the UK’s constitutional arrangements;
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- enable students to develop a range of core legal and transferable skills, and become effective independent learners.
Learning Outcomes
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Public Law Ii (LAW110)
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1
Credit level
15
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Second Semester
Exam:Coursework weighting
95:5
Aims
The module aims to provide students with the constitutional underpinnings and theory of administrative law;
- provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the institutions, processes and legal principles of redress for judicial and extra-judicial grievances against public;
- provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the operation of the Human Rights Act; 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.
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the laws, policies and theories relating to constitutional underpinnings of Administrative Law and Human Rights in the UK and communicate that knowledge and understanding to others;
Comment in an informed and a critical manner on certain key issues such as the process and scope of methods of challenging governmental/public bodies’ actions, and the protection of human rights
Apply their knowledge to hypothetical situations
Engage in debate and in written argument regarding contentious legal and political issues
Appreciate the wider political significance of Public Law
To demonstrate the ability to consult, engage with and respond to feedback.
- Law and Social Justice (LAW212) Level 2 Credit level 15 Semester First Semester Exam:Coursework weighting 0:100 Aims
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To promote the key characteristics of the “Liverpool Law Graduate” - a student who is distinctively engaged, empowered and employable - particularly a critical awareness of the role of law in facilitating and hindering social change;
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To engage students directly with the research activities of staff within the Liverpool Law School by exploring live issues and methods;
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To promote the development of key legal and transferable skills, particularly as regards research, critical thinking and team work;
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To provide students with an introduction to some of the key optional choices available in their final year of study on the law degree.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of the law of tort.
Demonstrate basic understanding of the social and economic context in which the law of tort functions, its aims and objectives and its underlying policy issues.
Identify and correctly apply the law to a set of hypothetical facts.
Adopt a critical perspective to existing legal rules and identify constructive suggestions for reform.
Undertake independent research, with appropriate guidance.
Construct coherent legal arguments, orally and in writing.
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.
Demonstrateknowledge and understanding of the basic rules affecting an individual’s useand occupation of land and the claims of a third party to an interest in land.
Demonstratedetailed knowledge of and the ability to critically evaluate the law in someareas.
Appreciatethe social context and underlying policy issues in this area of law and theinfluences they exert.
Show anawareness of the practical implications for individuals of the operation ofLand Law.
Researchthe relevant laws, electronically and on paper and present an effectiveargument, soundly based in critical analysis of the law in its social andpolicy context both orally and in writing.
Be ableto complete specified tasks with minimal direction or input through formalinstruction.
By the end of Public Law I, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and the ability to analyse critically, the following topics:
- the law, practice and theory of the UK constitution;
- the key institutions of the UK constitution, their functions, and the relationship between them;
- the doctrine of the sovereignty of Parliament, and its present status within the UK constitution;
- the nature and purpose of legal accountability, through the principles of the rule of law and the separation of powers;
- the nature and purpose of political accountability, through the notions of ministerial responsibility, parliamentary accountability, and open government.
Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to consult, engage with, and respond to feedback.
To demonstrate a critical awareness and understanding of the role of law in promoting (or inhibiting) values such as justice, fairness, equality, citizenship, inclusion and social responsibility; and of how such values are themselves constructed and critiqued;
To work effectively as part of a project team to deliver a research-based presentation;
To demonstrate awareness of the nature of academic legal research, particularly from among the main fields of research undertaken within the Law School.- Criminal Law (level 3) (LAW307) Level 3 Credit level 30 Semester Whole Session Exam:Coursework weighting 30:70 Aims
LLB Law for Graduates