The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote skills and employability. Students will acquire knowledge in the area of Contract Law and develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: • To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. • To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through critical analysis and application of content. • To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills The module may provide students with the opportunity to be awarded digital badges for different skills and employability activities. Badges may be awarded for the completion of tasks and/or for completion of a self-directed series of activities. Once the tasks have been competed students will be awarded a digital badge that can be shared on portfolio websites such as LinkedIn. Students will be able to share the badges with prospective employers by adding them to a C.V. The module satisfies the requirement of the Bar Standards Board that a qualifying law degree covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge. Contract Law is one of the foundations and this module should be chosen by those intending to train as a barrister through further study. https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/training-qualification/becoming-a-barrister/academic-component.html"
The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote skills and employability. Students will acquire knowledge in the area of Law of Tort and develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: • To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. • To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through critical analysis and application of content. • To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills The module may provide students with the opportunity to be awarded digital badges for different skills and employability activities. Badges may be awarded for the completion of tasks and/or for completion of a self-directed series of activities. Once the tasks have been competed students will be awarded a digital badge that can be shared on portfolio websites such as LinkedIn. Students will be able to share the badges with prospective employers by adding them to a C.V.
The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote skills and employability. Students will acquire knowledge in the area of UK Public Law. Students will develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: • To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. • To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through application of content. • To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills.
The module has been designed to maximise student engagement and the understanding of basic legal skills and to promote employability. Students will acquire knowledge and develop key skills in legal research, writing, analysis, and digital literacy (to include GDPR and secure storage of digital documents as appropriate). They will also develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: • To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. • To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills using Gibbs reflective cycle The module may provide students with the opportunity to be awarded digital badges for different skills and employability activities. Badges may be awarded for the completion of tasks and/or for completion of a self-directed series of activities. Once the tasks have been competed, students will be awarded a digital badge that can be shared on portfolio websites such as LinkedIn. Students will also be able to share the badges with prospective employers by adding them to a C.V.
The module has been designed to maximise student engagement and promote students’ employability skills. Students will acquire knowledge in the area professional and practical through face-to-face teaching, online activities and completion of a practical activity. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: • To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. • To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills The module may provide students with the opportunity to be awarded digital badges for different skills and employability activities. Badges may be awarded for the completion of tasks and/or for completion of a self-directed series of activities. Once the tasks have been competed students will be awarded a digital badge that can be shared on portfolio websites such as LinkedIn. Students will be able to share the badges with prospective employers by adding them to a C.V.
The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote skills and employability. Students will acquire knowledge in the area of family law and develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: • To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. • To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through critical analysis and application of content. • To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills.
On completion of this module students should be able to understand the nature and structure of the different business structures/media (sole traders, partnerships and companies). Students will become familiar with business organisations, and more specifically an understanding of the corporate entity. Students should be able to select an appropriate business medium/structure to meet the client's commercial requirements. Students will be encouraged to communicate effectively to demonstrate knowledge of legal rules and principles. The module may provide students with the opportunity to be awarded digital badges for different skills and employability activities. Badges may be awarded for the completion of tasks and/or for completion of a self-directed series of activities. Once the tasks have been competed students will be awarded a digital badge that can be shared on portfolio websites such as LinkedIn. Students will be able to share the badges with prospective employers by adding them to a C.V.
This module will introduce students to the general principles of criminal law. It will include the study of several substantive criminal offences, highlighting the requirements of each crime according to the offence definition. The module will also consider the existence of defences to crime and when they may apply. Students will be taught how to apply the law to problem scenarios. The role of the criminal justice system in dealing with the accused is also considered.
This module will introduce you the basic principles of Real Property Law in England and Wales and the various rights and interests which can exist in real property, with particular reference to the development of legal and equitable rights and their protection in unregistered and registered land, acquiring title to land, trusts of land and co-ownership, leases and interests in land. This module will pull down barriers to understanding and project a searching and energizing spotlight over the complexities and uncertainties of the property law which will help you understand and apply the legal principles rather than deliver a treatment of the law. The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote skills and employability. Students will acquire knowledge in Wills, Trusts, Probate and Inheritance Tax rules. Students will develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through critical analysis and application of content. To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills
This module offers an opportunity for students to apply and develop the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills gained on their course, through work experience or study experience in an alternative cultural context. The module involves a year-long placement in a suitable work or educational environment, supported by a workplace mentor or institutional representative, and an academic tutor from the Faculty.
This module is designed to maximise student engagement, enhance legal research skills, and promote employability. Students can choose to complete a written research project or a practical law volunteering project providing legal advice, or any other approved placement involving legal practice. The supervised law research project and the volunteering project will both foster digital literacy and academic writing skills. The volunteering project will require a minimum period of engagement, interviewing clients, researching client issues and producing written advice to the client. Both the research project and the volunteering project will include a reflection. The module will provide students with a structured framework for developing research methodologies necessary to advise a client on practical legal issues and carry out academic legal research, develop the ability to critical analyse, and enhance professional writing techniques. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: To learn advanced research methodologies and techniques, to understand digital literacy skills for academic and professional contexts, consolidate knowledge of academic writing and critical analysis, develop project management and independent study skills. Students may be awarded digital badges for completing research tasks, which can be showcased on professional platforms like LinkedIn to enhance career prospects.
The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote skills and employability. Students will develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through critical analysis and application of content. To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills The module will provide an overview of general employment law matters in the context of the employer employee relationship from recruitment to dismissal. It will introduce the key themes Employers need to be aware of in order to comply with their obligations and act within the law. It will explore current issues from time to time for example dealing with underperformance, absenteeism and related contractual matters within the legal framework. Major topics for example dismissal and discrimination and rights within the workplace will also be covered.
The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote skills and employability. Students will acquire knowledge in the area of European Union Law. They will develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: • To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. • To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through critical analysis and application of content. • To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills.
Intellectual property is relevant to all who create or innovate. Students will acquire knowledge in intellectual property law, which regulates the use, creation and protection of creative works and inventions. The module focuses on current issues in this fast-developing area, through a social justice lens, considering the perspectives of multiple stakeholders. The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote research skills and employability. Through face-to-face teaching, online activities, and collaboration with their peers, students will acquire relevant knowledge and develop their research, transferable and employability related skills. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: • To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. • To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through critical analysis and application of content. • To develop and critically reflect on the acquisition of research, legal and transferable skills. The module may provide students with the opportunity to be awarded digital badges for different skills and employability activities. Badges may be awarded for the completion of tasks and/or for completion of a self-directed series of activities, including research. Once the tasks have been competed students will be awarded a digital badge that can be shared on portfolio websites such as LinkedIn. Students will be able to share the badges with prospective employers by adding them to a CV.
The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote skills and employability. Students will acquire knowledge in the area of Medical Law and Ethics and develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: • To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. • To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through critical analysis and application of content. • To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills The module may provide students with the opportunity to be awarded digital badges for different skills and employability activities. Badges may be awarded for the completion of tasks and/or for completion of a self-directed series of activities. Once the tasks have been competed students will be awarded a digital badge that can be shared on portfolio websites such as LinkedIn. Students will be able to share the badges with prospective employers by adding them to a C.V.
The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote skills and employability. Students will acquire knowledge in a variety of many overlapping disciplines in the areas of International Migration, Modern Slavery including Human Trafficking, UK Immigration Law, International Refugee Law and UK Asylum Law and develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: • To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. • To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through critical analysis and application of content. • To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills
This module is designed to maximise student engagement, enhance legal research skills, and promote employability. Students can choose to complete a written research project or a practical law volunteering project providing legal advice, or any other approved placement involving legal practice. The supervised law research project and the volunteering project will both foster digital literacy and academic writing skills. The volunteering project will require a minimum period of engagement, interviewing clients, researching client issues and producing written advice to the client. Both the research project and the volunteering project will include a reflection. The module will provide students with a structured framework for developing research methodologies necessary to advise a client on practical legal issues and carry out academic legal research, develop the ability to critical analyse, and enhance professional writing techniques. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: To learn advanced research methodologies and techniques, to understand digital literacy skills for academic and professional contexts, consolidate knowledge of academic writing and critical analysis, develop project management and independent study skills. Students may be awarded digital badges for completing research tasks, which can be showcased on professional platforms like LinkedIn to enhance career prospects.
The module has been designed to maximise student engagement, understanding of the law and promote skills and employability. Students will acquire knowledge in the area of the Law of Succession which incorporates the study of Wills, Trusts, Probate and Inheritance Tax rules. Students will develop practical and employability skills through face-to-face teaching, online activities and collaboration with peers. The learning and teaching approach of the module will give the opportunity for students: To consolidate information taught and test immediate knowledge retention. To gain a deeper understanding of legal issues through critical analysis and application of content. To develop and reflect on the acquisition of legal and employability skills The module may provide students with the opportunity to be awarded digital badges for different skills and employability activities. Badges may be awarded for the completion of tasks and/or for completion of a self-directed series of activities. Once the tasks have been competed students will be awarded a digital badge that can be shared on portfolio websites such as LinkedIn. Students will be able to share the badges with prospective employers by adding them to a C.V.