Law with American Legal Studies - LLB (Hons)

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Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

Law with American Legal Studies course gives you the opportunity to apply for our American Legal Practice internship programme.

The programme provides a practice-based education in English law, with a selection of modules focusing on the law of the United States.

Our course is delivered by a team of internationally-recognised researchers and former professional practitioners, and also offers opportunities to gain valuable international work experience.

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Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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15 Bartholomew Row, B5 5JU

Start date

On request

About this course

Whether you are aiming for a career in professional legal practice, or want to gain key transferrable skills, this course provides comprehensive coverage of both the foundations of legal knowledge and skills that can be used in other disciplines, such as critical thinking, negotiation and analysis.

Your learning will enable you to develop the skills and attributes to become a legal professional with independent learning skills.

We aim to enable you to develop a critical awareness of the role of law in influencing social change, as well as individual and corporate behaviour. We will equip you with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in issues of fairness, equality and access to justice.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

GCSE English language at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details.
English language at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

This degree course is accredited by the Joint Academic Stage Board (representing the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board). This means that the course is designed to be as professionally relevant and up-to-date as possible, taking into account the very latest developments in the profession.

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5.0
26/05/2019
About the course: There are many things to do in the city. The lectures and the seminars are amazing and I didn't leave with any time to go to the clubs and the societies
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2020

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Law of Tort
  • Land Law
  • Access
  • LLB
  • Law
  • School
  • Criminal law
  • Law of Contract
  • Federalism
  • Professional Skills
  • Constitutional

Course programme

Year One

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all of the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Criminal Law 1: Fundamental Concepts and Crimes Against Persons
  • Contract Law 1: Fundamental Concepts and Creating Contracts
  • Torts 1: Fundamental Concepts, Trespass to the Person and Negligence
  • Criminal Law 2: Process, Property Crimes and Problem Solving
  • Contract Law 2: Breach, Remedies and Advocacy
  • Torts 2: Property, Reputation and Privacy
Year Two

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all of the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
  • Constitutional and Administrative Law
  • Land Law
  • Professional Skills and Practice
  • The Individual and the US Constitution
  • Federalism and the US Constitution
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Company Law
  • Employment Law
  • Medical Law and Ethics
  • Citizens' Advice Placement
All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

Final Year

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all of the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
  • Equity and the Law of Trusts
  • Law of the European Union
  • American Criminal Procedure and Evidence
  • America and International Legal Issues
  • American Legal Practice

Additional information

UCAS Code: M130
Study mode: Full Time (3 Years), Sandwich (4 Years), Part Time (5 Years)

International students
Award: LLB (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 3 Years
Fees - £13,200 per year

Law with American Legal Studies - LLB (Hons)

Price on request