LLM (Common Professional Examination) Common Professional Examination

Module: 7LW020

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module will examine the constitutional principles relating to the government of the United Kingdom and the means by which the rights of citizens are safeguarded. It will also analyse the rules and practices which govern the relationship between each organ of government, the function of parliament, the cabinet, ministers and the courts with a view to achieving an understanding of the principles of democracy, the sovereignty of parliament the impact of membership of the European Union and concepts of governmental accountability including judicial review. In addition the module will examine the relationship between the citizen and the state, the exercise of rights by individuals and the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998. The module will enable the non-law graduate to analyse legal problems and provide a range of solutions to them using primary materials, and to use these to effectively contribute to academic study, problem solving and effective communication, thus developing in the non-law graduate a capacity for critical assessment of constitutional and administrative law

Module: 7LW014

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to develop a knowledge and understanding of the legal rules and principles relating to the formation and scope of a valid contract; the contents of a contract; factors which may vitiate a contract; discharge of a contract; and remedies for breach of contract.

Module: 7LW008

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module provides an examination of the theory and principles of criminal law through an analysis of a number of offences and defences.

Module: 7LW019

Credits: 0

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This intensive study module is taken at the start of the course to introduce you to essential information about the working of the English Legal System and important skills for the successful study of English law. The studies satisfy the requirement for foundation knowledge of the English legal system and contribute toward the requirement for personal legal skills acquisition.

Module: 7LW016

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will provide an examination of the equitable and common law principles relating to the Law of Trusts, the operation of public and private trusts and the statutory provisions relevant to these areas; a study of the relationship between the principles of Equity and the Common Law; an examination of the trust mechanism in the context of private trusts and public charitable trusts and an analysis of the operation of different types of trust (express, implied, resulting and constructive). It will also include an evaluation of the powers and duties of trustees, liability for breach of trust, variation of trust and the scope of equitable remedies in relation to breach of trust,Study of this module will enable the non-law graduate to analyse legal problems and provide a range of solutions to them using primary materials. It will assist in developing in the non-law graduate the range of skills previously acquired and use them to effectively contribute to academic study, problem solving and effective communication and thus develop in the non-law graduate a capacity for critical assessment of the law.This module will also develop in the non-law graduate the ability to use and recognise the potential of IT in the context of the law and legal study as much use is made of Technology Supported Learning.

Module: 7LW015

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module will involve the student in a comprehensive examination of the law relating to the ownership and transfer of estates and interests in land. The student will explore the foundations of the concepts of Land law; the relationship between the common law and equitable principles and the scope, nature and effect of estates and interests in land. The student will also be involved in a detailed examination of the system of land registration (both unregistered and registered title). The module will also include an introduction to the mechanism of trusts of land and the concept of co-ownership of interests in land (especially with regard to trusts of the family home), followed by a study of third-party interests (freehold covenants, mortgages and easements) and the relationship between landlord and tenant. Having studied this module, the non-law graduate will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to analyse legal problems and provide a range of solutions to them using primary materials. It will assist in developing in the non-law graduate the range of skills previously acquired and use them to effectively contribute to academic study, problem solving and effective communication and thus develop in the non-law graduate a capacity for critical assessment of the law.

Module: 7LW011

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module includes analysis of the origins and development of the European Union, the sources of EU Law as well as the legal and political institutions, and the system of references for prliminary rulings on EU Law. The module will also look in depth at the concept of supremacy of EU Law as well as the principles of direct effect, indirect effect and state liability. The module will also focus particularly on the four basic freedoms, as well as EU competition Law and EU discrimination law. Throughout the module emphasis will be placed on the effect of EU Law on the member states and on the individual in the context of the creation of rights and obligations.

Module: 7LW021

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The module examines tortious liability in a number of different circumstances and covers all key aspects of tort.

Module: 7LW017

Credits: 40

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The LLM [Common Professional Examination] is a very popular course within the School of Law and is based on the study of the essential modules for entry into one of the legal professions.

In the recent Research Assessment Exercise (“RAE”) the School's average ranking was the joint highest ranking of all new universities within the Region with 65% of law staff ranked at an international level or above.

Mooting and other legal skills competitions provide the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a lawyer. Also, a purpose built courtroom gives you a taste of life in a real court with purpose-built legal equipment and special acoustics.

There are also regular visits to The Inns of Court, Houses of Parliament as well as career talks from local firms, police and other relevant organisations.

The whole course itself is designed to enable you to develop knowledge on the law, legal research skills and application of the law. You will develop skills of legal analysis, critical thinking and application.

The course is taught over one year full-time or two years part-time. The part-time course usually involves attendance on two evenings per week, although day-time attendance would be permissible but will be subject to the University’s timetabling of classes. In relation to the full-time course, class sessions are flexible and can be attended by a mix of day and evening classes.

Although you will have some flexibility on the pace at which you wish to study, but the course must be completed within the SRA’s and BSB’s stipulated time frame for completion of full-time and part-time study for the award to be recognised as qualification and completion of the academic stage of training, as stipulated in the Academic Stage Handbook (July 2014, v1.4) published by the SRA. It is your responsibility to refer to the Academic Stage Handbook and contact the SRA or BSB, as appropriate, to satisfy yourself that you are meeting all their requirements to complete the ‘academic stage’ of training.

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The course will be delivered using e-learning study materials with face-to-face and online support from academic staff. In addition, you will be able to access the electronic learning resources provided by the University’s Directorate of Academic Support (DAS)