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Prospectus 2019/20 This is your guide to studying at one of ’s leading law schools.

www.city.ac.uk/law This is The With three levels of study – undergraduate, postgraduate and professional – The City Law School offers courses suitable for everyone interested in following a career in law, no matter what stage they are at.

Introduction 01 Welcome 05 The City Law School 07 Your career 09 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 11 Your University 13 Your learning 17 Our courses Degrees at City 18 Undergraduate courses 22 Graduate courses 25 Professional courses 29 Masters courses 41 Research degrees 43 The next step

1 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 Postgraduate students at all levels benefit from the research expertise and practice experience of the School’s Welcome academic staff, many of whom are leading experts in their fields. The

Graduate Diploma in Law and the Introduction Graduate Entry LLB allow graduates who have completed a non- The City Law School Plan, in support of City’s Vision to begin studying for a career in law. & Strategy 2026, builds upon ongoing success in The Bar Professional Training Course advancing City’s Vision 2016. Those achievements have given the School the confidence to set itself an (BPTC) and ambitious goal: to be recognised indisputably as a leading law school of the by 2026. (LPC), offered at City’s Gray’s Inn This objective was enhanced further when City campus, have a worldwide reputation became a College of the in 2016. For The City Law School, this brings practical and for excellence and equip students with reputational benefits both now and in the future. the skills and knowledge required for While the School acknowledges its history, it also legal practice. Finally, LLM, MPhil recognises the need to be at the cutting edge of the and PhD courses allow students changing landscape of and has successfully launched a number of new initiatives. to deepen their understanding of For example, the Distance Learning LLM in particular areas of law while retaining International Business Law has allowed us to develop the practice focus that is one of the our expertise in new modes of delivery. The LLB in Legal Practice, also delivered largely by distance hallmarks of the School’s approach. learning, represents the successful outcome of a strategic partnership with CiLEX Law School and is aimed at those currently in employment as legal executives and offers an apprenticeship route to legal qualification.

The vision is to firmly establish The City Law School as a truly leading law school within a decade and the School is working hard to achieve this, with help from the extended community of stakeholders. Whether you a current student, alumnus, strategic partner, client either of the CPD department or pro bono clinics, employer or graduate, the School, wish to express appreciation for ongoing support.

www.city.ac.uk/law 2 This is building for the future ​The Sebastian Street campus will be the new home of The City Law School.

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3 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 The new building will provide world class educational facilities for students and staff, which will be ready by 2020. Welcome The project is designed to meet the highest sustainability standards which will contribute positively to Introduction the surrounding area.

Students studying across both undergraduate, postgraduate and professional law programmes will find this new building provides them with:

• Dedicated social space for law students • A brand new law library • Study areas for both quiet study and group sessions.

Study Area Lecture Space

www.city.ac.uk/law 4 This is forward thinking The City Law School is one of London’s major law schools. Offering an impressive range of academic and professional courses, it was the first law school in London to provide courses for students and practitioners at all stages of legal education.

Innovative courses The City Law School is part of City, University of London; an independent member of the University of London.

Throughout our 150 year history we have been at the forefront of legal education. Our courses are designed to meet the needs of our students and the modern legal profession both today and in the future.

• The first school at City to offer a full distance learning master’s programme; LLM International Business Law • Led the sector in our engagement with the Trailblazer Apprenticeship Scheme, in partnership with CiLEX, resulting in the first solicitor apprentice in the legal department of ITV • We were the original provider of bar training and we developed the first BVC (now the BPTC) in 1989.

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Introduction The City Law School This is your career With you every step of the way The City Law School is dedicated to supporting you in achieving your career goals. Whether you want to be a solicitor, a , or to use your legal training in another profession, we have the support and links to help you reach the next step in your career.

Training Contract Advisory Service (TCAS) The Training Contracts Advisory Service (TCAS) provides dedicated advice to help students to find Pupillage Advisory Service (PAS) a . The School’s legal experts are trained to guide students through the process Students studying the Bar Professional Training of finding employment both within the legal Course (BPTC) have access to dedicated careers profession and in the public and commercial sectors support from our in-house Pupillage Advisory of the economy. Students can start using the service Service (PAS). Specialists can provide you with as soon as they accept a place on the Legal Practice individual advice about building links with the Course (LPC) at City. profession, applying for mini-, completing pupillage applications, preparing for interviews Students will receive a booklet, providing (including offering mock interviews) and getting information to help develop CVs, covering ready for pupillage. This service is available during letters and training contract applications. term time only, but available to BPTC applicants as soon as they accept a place on the City course. Students can make individual appointments throughout the year with the service for one-to-one The Pupillage Advisory Service is managed by advice. The TCAS advisors are there to help students a team of experienced barristers and careers prepare for interviews, assessment days professionals to guide you to pupillage. or presentations.

The service also offers pupillage advice sessions, advocacy exercises and group exercises. All interviews can be recorded and feedback given.

7 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 • • • • • • • • • • of: members included others amongst have year past the in School the visiting Barristers students. our to directly talk and in come Bar the of members year the Throughout experience. legal real-life gain and pupillages mini- arrange chambers, with contact toyou make We help future. the of barristers the training in history along have we training, bar of provider original the As abarrister Becoming searching. job and interviews mock interviews, for support and guidance individual provide can consultants Career career. guidance your to advance specialist with you provides Service Development &Skills Career London’s of dedicated University City, Service Development &Skills Careers • • • • • • • • firms: following the from representatives include visitors Past students. to our profession the about advice give and to talk School the visit services legal in-house and firms from representatives year the Throughout applications. contract training preparing and internships for applying firms, law with relationships forming in you to you assist with We individually work support. careers specialised one one-to- with for practice solicitors We aspiring prepare solicitor a Becoming www.city.ac.uk/law For more information on thedestinations ofour graduates, visit: with some of the leading national and global legal organisations. Graduates ofTheCity Law School havemoved into employment Old Square Chambers. Square Old Building 4 Breams Chambers Court Garden Yard and Bell 9-12 Chambers Coram Chambers Hardwicke Walk Bench Kings 12 Buildings Stone 11 2 Temple Gardens Chambers Littleton Court 5 Essex . LLP LLP Co and Day Leigh Eversheds Stallard DMH LeightonBerwin Paisner &Overy Allen .

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Introduction Your career This is professional development The City Law School offer a full range of Law CPD courses for a wide range of professions and levels. Our Law CPD courses are available as in-house courses as well as public courses.

Higher Rights of Audience Obtaining one’s Higher Rights of Audience is a major boost to the credibility, professionalism and service that solicitors can offer to their clients.

The City Law School are world-renowned experts in the preparation of and have Innovative Courses devised a thorough and cost-effective course and Our Law CPD courses are available as in-house courses assessment which enables practitioners to qualify as well as public courses. The courses offer a “learning as Solicitor Advocates and to represent their through doing” approach, ensuring you will develop clients in the higher courts. The Higher Rights exceptional skills, sustainable knowledge, after your course and assessment are fully authorised by studies and during your working career. the Solicitor’s Regulatory Authority (SRA) under the Higher Rights of Audience Regulations 2011. Law CPD courses will help you to: • Stay informed about current practices by drawing on If following the criminal route towards our specialist trainers knowledge qualification then you may find more • Get to grips with essential subjects using professional information on the Quality Assurance Scheme materials and expert advice for Advocates useful on the SRA website. • Build on your existing skills and develop new skills and knowledge with confidence • Gain personal support from a first class trainer, including detailed one-to-one feedback • Receive exceptional training from a recognised provider and demonstrate continuing competence through attending relevant CPD courses.

9 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 In-House Courses In-House • • • • are: courses in-house Our require. you knowledge and skills the to gain team your enabling organisation, your for made tailor be can courses interactive These for an alternative to full-time study. to full-time alternative an for looking to those appealing being as well as workforce, the of diversity the improve and participation widen to designed is scheme The contract. atraining or (LPC) Course Practice Legal the by followed degree, university afull-time taking of pathway traditional to the alternative an as seen route is This asolicitor. as qualify will student the exams, requisite the passing in and course, the of completion Upon work. paid and study combined of programme to asix-year school from up straight to sign students allows that solicitors routeaspiring for anew is programme academic This Apprenticeships Solicitor facilities here at The City Law School. Law City at The here facilities art the of state our or premises at your Delivered working of ways efficient more and effective more accurate, more learn people to your help Designed people your in investment along term Provides role plays and studies case through needs training your to meet Tailored the issue of aclaim. of issue the up to leading steps correct the taking and to litigation recourse without resolved be can dispute the whether considering case, the of merits up the weighing namely commenced, have proceedings out before carried to be need that activities the and a case of stages pre-action the on concentrates course This Preparation and Planning Case environment. acourt to simulate order in study acase on feedback with examined cross are and advice receive Witnesses course. practical highly our in answered be will questions and concerns Their court? in across come witness the How will Witness Familiarisation complexity. and difficulty of to level according selected be can which studies, case of context the in is learning the All documents. legal complex of creation to the through go and skill the of elements the with start we courses practical very In practice. through learnt be only can that skill arefined is litigation for case of statements Drafting Case of Statements Drafting or tribunal. court any of front in persuasiveness your improve and confidence your to how build learn will you review video and feedback detailed Through studies. case realistic around built is training advocacy Our Advocacy Courses In-House Popular www.city.ac.uk/law

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Introduction Continuing Professional Development This is your university Be part of the bigger picture

Students at The City Law School benefit from the education, leisure and sporting facilities available to all City, University of London students.

Learning environment As part of our commitment to academic excellence, we provide students with a dedicated law library with access to a range of legal books and journals, as well as core text books, areas for quiet study, group work and socialising.

At our Gray’s Inn campus there are ten digital recording rooms and a play-back suite available for your use. The lecture theatre at Gray’s Inn has a computer-based classroom management system for a fully interactive learning experience.

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Introduction Your University This is your learning Integrated support tailored to your needs The teaching staff at the School is comprised of leading legal practitioners and academic staff. All students are allocated a personal tutor upon arrival, who can offer one-to-one support and advice.

Courses are delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars and this face-to-face learning is underpinned by an online environment that allows you to access lecture notes, watch podcasts and contact academic staff. This integrated approach ensures that students develop the analytical, research and self-study skills needed for future career success.

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Introduction Your learning Mooting in depth Mooting is an important part of studying law at City, with City students seeing significant success in both national and international competitions. The School recognises the value in students taking part in mooting competitions to enable them to develop their analytical, advocacy and communications skills.

Mooting is a compulsory part of the undergraduate law course, and students from our postgraduate courses are encouraged to get involved. Taking part in mooting is one of the more effective ways of acquiring the skills of a . It is an essential activity for those considering a career at the Bar and desirable Lawbore even for those looking to law firms. The City Law School has its very own legal portal, Lawbore. This offers key resources to support your study including: materials for study, innovate guides, Mooting success tutorials and lots of ways to keep you up-to-date with The City Law School are proud of student success in what’s going on at City and the legal world beyond. a variety of competitions; in 2018 winning the Inter-Varsity Mooting Competition (retaining Lawbore is a great way to find out what it’s like to our crown from 2017), Semi-Finalists at the EHRMCC be a law student at City. The portal’s key purpose in Strasbourg, reached the regional finals for the ELMC is to help you track down key resources to support Competition (not quite reaching the heights of 2017 you in your study. The Directory offers links for each where we won) and also participated in the Willem of the subjects studied to recommended websites, C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in journal articles, reports, cases and key papers. Vienna. The School also runs several internal mooting Features include: competitions every year, with the finals taking place • Extensive content from City staff, at the Supreme Court and including sponsorship students and alumni from Chambers. • In-depth legal content and reference material • Legal research tools • Mooting video guides • Online tutorials.

Many of the resources have been compiled in collaboration with students at City to ensure we have the best guides out there for our students. Lawbore has also received various national awards.

Lawbore Future Lawyer Lawbore Future Lawyer focuses on the career routes available to law students. The blog also offers an insight into the paths our alumni have taken via articles and video interviews. We have a student team reporting on City events, and pieces from our academic staff, legal journalists and careers experts.

For more information visit: www.lawbore.net.

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Introduction Your learning Our courses The City Law School offers courses for students and practitioners at all stages of legal education. At an undergraduate level, our LLB (Hons) provides a foundation in key areas of law. For non-law graduates wishing to convert to the legal profession, we offer the (GDL) or the Graduate Entry LLB (Hons).

Undergraduate courses Our Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and Legal 19 Law LLB (Hons) Practice Course (LPC) prepare graduates for careers as barristers and solicitors respectively. Students who 20 LLB in Legal Practice (Online) take these courses also have the option of completing an additional dissertation to obtain a masters degree. Graduate courses 23 Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) Finally, our masters programme and Continuing Professional Development provision allows 24 Graduate Entry LLB (Hons) practitioners to develop their expertise in specialist Professional legal skills courses areas and enhance their career opportunities. 26 Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) The City Law School Scholarships 27 Legal Practice Course (LPC) The City Law School is firmly committed to a generous Masters courses programme of scholarships awarded on the basis of 30 LLMs and specialist LLMs academic excellence. Our scholarships range in value and include both partial and full fee waiver awards. They are 33 Student testimonials open to students across all of our programmes and both 35 International Business Law LLM home and international students are strongly encouraged to apply. An application form and further details can be 36 Legal Practice LLM found on our website. 37 Maritime Law (Dubai) LLM Through our scholarships, we celebrate academic 38 Maritime Law (Greece) LLM achievement and we support outstanding students who choose to study with us. While the primary consideration 39 Professional Legal Skills LLM for the award of scholarships is academic excellence, the School fully recognises that judging past academic Research Degrees performance must include consideration of the wider 42 Research Degrees MPhil/PhD circumstances of an applicant’s achievements. The Law School’s Scholarships Committee looks carefully at the full range of qualities possessed by each individual and it closely considers the wider context in which academic excellence has been achieved. We also believe that it is important to value the potential of applicants to make a positive contribution to the Law School, the legal professions, and the broader community when we evaluate applications. At The City Law School, scholarships are central to our ongoing commitment to excellence in legal education.

17 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 Undergraduate courses Introduction Undergraduate courses

Undergraduate courses 19 Law LLB (Hons) 21 LLB in Legal Practice (Online)

www.city.ac.uk/law 18 Undergraduate courses Law LLB (Hons)

The LLB (Hons) lets students explore the foundations and specialist fields of law. Students develop their legal skills in mooting, research and debating and graduates satisfy the entry requirements of the professional stage of legal training.

The LLB (Hons) provides students Year two: UCAS code with the essential legal and M100 In year two you will study the academic skills to be successful in remaining core legal subjects common Duration law. The degree gives students the to all undergraduate law degrees: Full-time: three years. knowledge and skills to go on to • Foundations of EU Law the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or • Foundations of Land Law Entry requirements Bar Professional Training Course Typical requirements: (BPTC) and become a solicitor or • Foundations of Trusts Law. barrister. The LLB (Hons) prepares A-level: ABB In addition, you will choose five students for future careers by modules from a wide range of Tariff: 128 points from the new UCAS equipping them with a wide range elective subjects that allow you to tariff (typically ABB or BBB with an AS of essential transferable skills. study in a specialised field and gain Level or a relevant EPQ). Graduates leave confident in their important professional skills for your BTEC: DDM abilities and equipped with the skills future career. The range of elective demanded by today’s employers. subjects offered, which is subject to Extended Project Qualification availability and demand, includes: (EPQ): • Business Organisation and Private We welcome applications that include Course content Company Law the EPQ. Where relevant, this may be Year One: included in our offer, resulting in an ‘A’ In year one you will study some of • Commercial Awareness and Risk level offer reduced by one grade. the core legal subjects common to • Contemporary Issues in EU all undergraduate law degrees: Constitution IB: 29 points, including 6 in Standard • Level English Language. • Legal Systems and Skill • Foundations of Public Law • Foundations of Public In addition, the following is required: • Foundations of Contract Law International Law GCSE: English Language and • Foundations of • Further Issues in Criminal Law Mathematics at grade 4. • Foundations of Tort Law • Further Issues in Tort Law • English language requirements • Contract Law and Practice IELTS: 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 • Government, Accountability and • Intellectual Property Law in each component. Administrative Law • Islamic Law • Applied Legal Writing and Research. • Law relating to Domestic Banking • Law, Rights and Context • Legal Career Exploration, Development and Management • Media Law • Mediation • Regulation of Leisure Industries • Small Venture and Social Enterprise Law • The UK and The European Union.

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Introduction Undergraduate courses Undergraduate courses LLB in Legal Practice (Online)

The LLB in Legal Practice is a law degree with a difference. It enables working professionals to combine essential legal knowledge with practical legal skills while gaining a valuable law degree.

Developed jointly by The City Law Year one: Duration School and CILEx Law School, Full-time: four years. • Legal Methods the degree is taught via supported • Contract Law distance learning, so you can study Entry requirements • Criminal Law. Students will be admitted to the from anywhere. The legal practice programme either on the basis of electives fulfil all the academic Year two: study required to become a graduate recent academic achievement or • Constitutional and member of the Chartered Institute of through evidence of achievement Administrative Law in the sphere of paid or voluntary Legal Executives (if a pass is achieved work. If you are relying on academic at the requisite level), which is what • Law of Tort achievement you should have: makes this programme so distinctive. • European Law.

GCSE: English language at grade C or In common with other law degrees, Year three: IELTS at 6.5 the LLB in Legal Practice will also • Land Law And should satisfy ONE of the following: prepare you for further training if • Equity and Trusts you want to become a solicitor or • One module from the GCE A-level: Passes in 3 subjects at barrister. On graduating you will be list of electives. grades ABB able to apply legal theory to practical law with confidence, making you Year Four: GCE A-level: Passes in 2 subjects at more employable than graduates who • Advanced Legal and grades AB and AS passes in 2 subjects have studied a traditional law degree. at grades BB taken at the same sitting. Commercial Skills • Two modules from the BTEC National Certificate or Diploma: Course content list of electives. At Distinction grade + 1 GCE A-level at Students will study the core law grade B or above. modules that are common to all Please note that the LLB in Legal law degrees that qualify you for Practice (online) is for working Advanced GNVQ: At Distinction grade professionals and you cannot + 1 GCE A Level at grade C or above. further study to become a solicitor or barrister. You will also select from apply to this course via UCAS. Scottish Certificate of Education: elective modules in years three and With 5 passes of which 3 are at the four, which include the practical higher level, grades BBBBC. elements that make this degree so distinctive. The choice of elective With passes Irish Leaving Certificate: modules allows you to tailor your in 6 subjects at the higher level, grades study to your career aspirations by BBBBCC. choosing the areas of legal practice International Baccalaureate: With a that interest you most. minimum of 30 points with at least 5 in each subject. CILEx Level 6: Pass in law and practice course or professional skills course. CILEx Level 3 Professional Diploma: Pass in Law and Practice. CILEx Level 3 Certificate: Pass in Law and Practice. Find out more CILEx Law School Certificate: Pass in [email protected] Criminal Prosecution or Criminal Justice Administration. +44 (0)20 7040 3309

21 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 Graduate courses The City Law School courses Graduate

Graduate courses 23 Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) 24 Graduate Entry LLB (Hons)

www.city.ac.uk/law 22 Graduate courses Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

First developed in 1977, our nationally renowned Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) was one of the first of the Common Professional Examination courses for non-law graduates wishing to pursue a career in law.

The GDL covers the seven core In addition to the foundation Duration foundation subjects that are subjects, students take another one year Full-time: prerequisites for taking the academic law subject unique to City: Entry requirements professional examinations. Our GDL Introduction to legal ethics. This A degree (in any subject), of at least an course has an unrivalled reputation subject directs students’ attention upper second class honours standard, within the profession for the quality towards the ethical challenges which conferred by a university in the United of the education, the ability of lawyers might face in practice and Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, or by the its students and the preparation to the values which characterise Council for National Academic Awards, it provides for students seeking the profession. or an approved degree conferred by a pupillage or a training contract. university outside the United Kingdom Students have the option to convert and Republic of Ireland, and a very good Successful completion of this course their GDL to an LLB degree by taking knowledge of the English language. qualifies students to progress to one further law modules. of the two professional courses that English language requirements all UK lawyers are required to take: Career opportunities IELTS: 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in the Legal Practice Course (LPC) for Successful completion of the GDL writing and 6.0 in all other components. solicitors and the Bar Professional qualifies students to progress onto Training Course (BPTC) for barristers. International applicants the LPC (intending solicitors) or the BPTC (intending barristers). (Please The rules governing admission to practise Course content law vary from country to country. Before note: the Bar Standards Board does applying, students wishing to take the GDL candidates study the seven core not allow providers to guarantee GDL as a step towards becoming a lawyer foundation subjects that would places on this course). outside England and are strongly normally be covered during a advised to check with the appropriate body qualifying law degree. The academic in the country in which they wish to qualify programme and examinations are and practise that the diploma is largely at first degree level with some acceptable for this purpose. postgraduate elements and involve material that is normally studied by undergraduates over at least 18 months. The course is delivered by The City Law School’s own lecturers and by visiting lecturers from other prestigious universities.

The foundation subjects are: • Contract law • Crime • Equity and trusts • • Land law • Public law • Tort law.

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23 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 LB (Hons) LLB Entry Graduate Graduate courses professional stage of legal training. legal of stage professional and debating and requirements graduates the entry satisfy of the fields of law. Students develop their legal skills in mooting, research (Hons) LLB The students lets explore the foundations and specialist Bar Professional Training Course Legal Practice Course Other courses you may like degree America, inNorth we usually require For applicants whohave studied for their International applicants in all components. IELTS: 7.0 overall with aminimum of 6.0 English language requirements www.ucas.com. Applications must bemade online at knowledge of theEnglish language. and Republic of Ireland, and a very good the United Kingdom outside university Or, anapproved degree conferred by a Council for National Academic Awards. Kingdom orRepublic of Ireland orby the conferred by auniversity intheUnited a second class honours standard, A degree (inany subject), of at least requirementsEntry Full-time:two years. Duration M110 UCAS code course is accepted. they wish orpractise, to qualify this that appropriate body inthecountry inwhich strongly advised to check with the England and Wales are outside lawyer a GEbecoming LLBas astep towards applying, applicants wishing to take the law vary from country to country. Before The rules governing admission to practise a GPA of at least 3.0ona4.0scale.

• • • • • • • • • • include: modules elective Year two • • • subjects: elective six choosing by law of areas particular of knowledge their to enhance opportunity the have and subjects core three remaining the take students two, year In two: Year • • • • • degree: law undergraduate an in covered usually are that subjects foundation core seven the of four study (Hons)students LLB Entry Graduate one, year In one: Year contentCourse debating skills. and legal their strengthen to further participating in mooting competitions of option additional the have law. of Students areas specialist about learn and subjects legal core the in knowledge and skills gain to opportunity the have Students International Banking Law Law Banking International Law and Sexuality Gender, Law Commercial of Foundations Discrimination Law Law Competition Child Law Law Corporate Canadian Principles Foundational – Law Constitutional Canadian Aviation Law International Law in Issues Advanced law. Land law Union European trusts and Equity law. Tort system legal law Contract law administrative and Constitutional

+44 (0)20 7040 3309 +44 (0)2070403309 [email protected] Find outmore BPTC). the on places to guarantee providers allow not does Board Standards Bar the that note (please BPTC School’s the to for apply encouraged strongly are and requirements) entry to meeting (subject course LPC School’s the on aplace guaranteed are School Law City The from (Hons) LLB Entry Graduate the of Graduates BPTC. the or LPC the take: to required are Wales and England in to practise wishing students that courses skills legal professional two the of one to progress to qualified are course this of Graduates Career opportunities additional elective modules only. modules elective additional four to choosing limited be will option this choosing students so a‘double’ module as classed is This dissertation. credit a30 write to possibility the also is There • • • • • • • • and Fundamental Freedoms Freedoms Fundamental and Rights of Charter Canadian The Law Sports Bioethics and Law Medical Film and Law Jurisprudence Law Rights Human International Law Economic International Law International Criminal www.city.ac.uk/law

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The City Law School Graduate courses Professional courses

Professional legal skills courses 26 Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) 27 Legal Practice Course (LPC)

25 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 (BPTC) Training Course Professional Bar Professional courses Professional of the modern Bar. Training Course (BPTC) is designed demand to meet every Our well-established and world-renowned Bar Professional academic year2020-21. significant changes to the course in 2019-20. It is anticipated there will be The current BPTC will run as normal in Note for.apply scholarship schemes that students can The four have well-established www.barstandardsboard.org.uk. requirement can befound at the BCAT and theEnglish language 2019.in January Further details about www.barsas.com with aclosing date Online applications are made at honours degree. hold at least anupper second class applicants to The City Law School generally a lower second class honours degree, While theminimum entry requirement is •  •  • •  • Lower second class honours degree professional regulator are: Additional requirements laid down by the Law ortheGraduate Entry LLB. course such as theGraduate Diploma in followed by lawconversion a law degree of law eitheraqualifying degree or non- academic stage of training, which consists Applicants should have completed the requirementsEntry Full-time:one year. Duration equivalent). in each category of theIELTS test (or Fluency inEnglish at aminimum of 7.5 by31 Court of Inns four Applying for membership of oneof the Passing theBar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) no longer beplaces available. but applicants run therisk that there will made after this date until August 2019, applications). Late applications can be the first week (first inJanuary round Online application for theBPTC by st May

• • • • • • • • • • • include: subjects Core advocacy. and training skills-based on emphasis an is There subjects. and areas specialist for required knowledge detailed the with along need, barristers qualified newly all knowledge and skills legal relevant the to deliver developed options and subjects core several of consists BPTC The contentCourse careers. commercial and professional of range awide in and Bar at the applied be can that skills courtroom and advisory analysis, case with students provides course The work. bono pro supervised on based portfolio areflective or adissertation and assessments BPTC the of completion successful by Wales and England of Bar the to Call for eligibility and to aLLM leads second The assessments. BPTC the of completion successful through Wales and England of Bar the to Call for eligibility and Diploma to aPostgraduate leads first the routes: BPTC City two are There BPTC options Professional ethics. Professional Opinion writing skills research Legal Drafting skills evidence criminal and Criminal litigation, sentencing advocacy Criminal skills Conference evidence civil and litigation Civil advocacy Civil Case preparation and analysis resolution dispute Alternative

advice on job searching techniques. searching job on advice give and interviews mock organise for applications, support provide can Service The Service. Careers City’s and tutors personal from available is advice expert careers, alternative in interested For students Professional Training. Bar in Degree Master’s the portfolio, or reflective dissertation additional the to take elect they or, if Training Professional Bar in Diploma Postgraduate of London University City, the either awarded be also will Students intopractice. steps first the to take and Bar to the called to be eligible are students course, the of completion successful On Career opportunities Standards Board. Bar the by accredited is course This Accreditation • • • • • • • • • include: subjects Option +44 (0)20 7040 5787 +44 (0)2070405787 [email protected] Find outmore – Domestic violence. – Domestic security Social – FRU Employment – FRU options ‘Clinical’ negligence Professional &tenant Landlord crime economic Fraud and law Family law Employment law Company law Commercial Advanced criminal litigation www.city.ac.uk/law

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The City Law School Professional courses Professional courses Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Our Legal Practice Course (LPC) is an excellent preparation for practice giving you a realistic experience of life as a , reflected in the skills based nature of the course.

Offered in the heart of legal London at In addition to the core subjects, Duration our campus in Gray’s Inn, the City LPC students choose three electives Full-time: one year. helps students to master the essential from the following: Entry requirements skills and knowledge needed to be • Advanced civil litigation Students must have completed the a successful solicitor. Students can • Commercial dispute resolution also take advantage of individualised academic stage of training, which • and practice consists either of a qualifying law careers advice, which is specially degree or a non-law degree followed designed to support the process of • Employment law and practice by a law conversion course such as the obtaining a training contract. • Equity finance Graduate Diploma in Law or Graduate • Family law and practice Entry LLB. There are two City LPC routes. If you successfully complete the compulsory • Media law and practice In both cases a lower second class taught element of the course you will • Mergers and acquisitions honours degree is required. be awarded the • Private clients. and be certified as having completed Applications must be made through Stages 1 & 2 of the Legal Practice Accreditation the Central Applications Board at Course. This is the compulsory www.lawcabs.ac.uk. This course is accredited by the vocational qualification required to Solicitors Regulation Authority. Students who have previously be completed as part of your training completed the BPTC within five years to become a solicitor and to be eligible Career opportunities of starting the LPC may be eligible for to be admitted to the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales. Both the course and careers teams Accreditation of Prior Learning for are dedicated to assisting students some modules. Alternatively, you may choose to in reaching their professional English language requirements complete both the LPC and an goals. There is a range of support IELTS: 7.0 additional practice-focussed services for those who are in the dissertation in order to achieve process of applying for training a master’s degree. contracts or considering alternative careers, including the Training Course content Contracts Advisory Service and the Careers Service. Developed in consultation with practitioners, our LPC gives students Several extra-curricular opportunities the key skills and knowledge needed are offered to enhance students’ cv to become a trainee solicitor. and job prospects. These include involvement in external competitions, The course is delivered by experienced mentoring by practitioners, a wide legal practitioners who are also trained range of pro bono work and educators. There is a strong emphasis commercial awareness seminars. on contact with tutors. All sessions are face to face with skills being taught in groups of no more than eight. There is also a full range of online materials including recordings of all of the lectures.

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The City Law School Professional courses Taught Masters

Masters courses 30 LLMs and Specialist LLMs 33 Student testimonials 35 International Business Law LLM 36 Legal Practice LLM 37 Maritime Law (Dubai) LLM 38 Maritime Law (Greece) LLM 39 Professional Legal Skills LLM

29 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 (LLM; Specialist LLMs) Specialist (LLM; Laws of Master Masters courses Masters IELTS: 7.0 English language requirements knowledge of law. content is prior dependent a on restrict thechoice of modules where considered, but may such background a other than law will subject be a in degree a with education institution. Applicants equivalent fromthe arecognised higher second class honours degree inlaw or Applicants should normally hold anupper requirementsEntry per year: September and January. Full-time orPart-time: Two intakes Part-time: Two-four years. Full-time:one year. Duration or linked areas of the law. students to develop acritical understanding of specialist enables MasterThe is of programme Laws aflexible which

and telephone numbers provided. numbers telephone and address email the using us contact or website our visit please information, up-to-date for change: to subject is availability module that note Please area. that in adissertation and area five required)in defined specialist or four (of the modules three least at completing by LLM) (Specialist Laws of Master aSpecialist obtain may follow that lists the from adissertation) (including modules five or four ANY choosing by complete may They options. course two have LLM the on embarking Students contentCourse exceptional candidates. candidates. exceptional to available are Scholarships activities. bono pro extensive School’s the in participate to opportunity the have also Students profession. legal the in developments to LLM the of applicability the on placed emphasis the underlining programme, lecture guest its through officials government and judges professionals, distinguished welcomes also School the year, Each advice. and events of a range provides which Service Careers City’s and tutors personal from available is advice careers Expert programme. the of course the over talks of aseries through LLM the support practice in Lawyers fields. their in leaders are who staff academic experienced by led groups small in learning from benefit Students

the (LLM) Laws of Master the , or they they , or +44 (0)20 7040 5787 +44 (0)2070405787 [email protected] Find outmore • • • • • • • • Litigation Criminal in LLM • • • • • • • Resolution Dispute and Litigation Civil in LLM of the courts. the of process The justice: Criminal practice and theory Sentencing: The practitioner perspective law: International criminal Crimes and institutions law: International criminal criminal practitioner for the Forensic psychology proof and evidence trials: Criminal stories Trial Advocacy: trial criminal the in Advocacy negotiation. and Mediation disputes energy International International commercial arbitration London in litigation value High / Commercial ADR of use Strategic options: resolution dispute Civil Arbitration stories Trial Advocacy: www.city.ac.uk/law

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The City Law School Taught Masters Masters courses Master of Laws (LLM; Specialist LLMs)

LLM in Dispute Resolution LLM in International Banking LLM in International Economic Law • Commercial/High value litigation and Finance • Comparative antitrust law in London • EU banking law • EU • Civil dispute resolution options: • International banking law • European business regulation I: Strategic use of ADR • International corporate finance law foundations, goods, workers and • Arbitration • International investment law citizenship • International commercial • International tax law • European business regulation II: arbitration • Money laundering establishment, services, capital and harmonisation • International energy disputes • Project finance. • Mediation and negotiation. • International cartels LLM in International Commercial Law • International energy disputes LLM in European Commercial Law • Admiralty law • International intellectual • Air and space law • Air and space law property law • EU banking law • Carriage of goods by sea • International investment law • European Intellectual Property, • Comparative antitrust law • International law and the Sports & Technology Law global economy • Energy, sustainability and security • European business regulation I: • International tax law • EU banking law foundations, goods, workers • Low carbon energy: Policy & • European business regulation I: and citizenship regulation foundations, goods, workers and • European business regulation II: citizenship • Mergers establishment, services, capital • Oil and gas law and harmonisation • European business regulation II: establishment, services, capital and • World trade law. • European intellectual property harmonisation law LLM in International Energy Law • International banking law • Regulation of online and Regulation • International cartels entertainment • International Energy Disputes • Substantive EU competition law. • International commercial arbitration • Energy, Sustainability and Security LLM in European Union Law • International corporate finance • International Law of the Sea • Air and space law • International energy disputes • Low Carbon Energy: Policy & • European business regulation I: • International intellectual property Regulation foundations, goods, workers law and policy • Oil and Gas Law and citizenship • International investment law • Public International Law. • European business regulation II: • International tax law establishment, services, capital • International trade law and harmonisation • Low carbon energy: Policy and • Regulation of online regulation entertainment • Marine insurance • Substantive EU competition law. • Mergers • Oil and gas law • Project finance and law • Regulation of online entertainment • Substantive EU competition law • World trade law. Find out more [email protected] +44 (0)20 7040 5787

31 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 Masters courses Masters • • • • • • Advocacy Professional in LLM • • • • • • • Law Maritime in LLM • • • • • • • • Rights Human International in LLM Mediation and negotiation. and Mediation criminal practitioner for the Forensic psychology proof and Criminal trials: Evidence London in litigation value /High Commercial stories trial Advocacy: trial criminal the in Advocacy law.World trade Marine insurance trade international of Law sea the of law International arbitration commercial International sea by goods of Carriage law Admiralty law. international Public law international in peoples indigenous and Minorities war and Law economy global the and law International practice and law in rights human International The practitioner perspective law:International criminal crimes and institutions law: criminal International law constitutional Comparative (LLM; Specialist LLMs) Specialist (LLM; Laws of Master

• • • • • • • • • • • • Law International Public in LLM around that subject area instead. area subject that around adissertation write to opportunity the given be will you demand, of low because studenta module offer to possible not is it where numbers; subject to minimum offered are Modules year. each run will modules all Not note: Please practice. professional and work legal of world the in succeeding and to understanding essential skills transferable and law of areas key in knowledge advanced acquired have students course, the of end the By professions. other among research, and education politics, organisations, NGOs, journalism, finance, government,international specialist legal practice, business, or general in career a successful establishing for platform a solid with students provides LLM the market, job competitive ahighly In Career opportunities World trade law.World trade law international Public law international in peoples indigenous and Minorities war and Law International investment law sea the of law International economy global the and law International practice and law in rights human International The practitioner perspective law:International criminal crimes and institutions law:International criminal law constitutional Comparative law space and Air

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The City Law School Taught Masters Student testimonials Read about the experiences of former students.

Akef Khoury Master of Laws LLM International Commercial Law 2015-2016

“Throughout these years, I developed a passion for commercial cases and decided to pursue my studies and specialise in that area of the law. I also wanted to pursue my postgrad studies in London, so choosing City, University of London was quite an easy choice. The modules available, the materials given and the quality and calibre of professors teaching the courses is noticeable. I’ve always read that City’s location was excellent, but I never thought that would matter, up until the moment when I actually lived a whole year in London and found out how easy it was to reach the University, let alone The City Law School. Akef, a lawyer from Beirut, developed a passion for commercial law as well as I chose International Corporate Finance, International banking and finance and chose City, to Tax Law, International Commercial Arbitration; Project develop this further, by embarking on the Finance and Investment Law modules on my course, because I was keen on understanding the commercial, City LLM programme. Akef studied the LLM banking and finance aspect of the law. My advice to in International Commercial Law at City, anyone who wants to study the LLM at City is to definitely graduating with a Commendation in 2016. do it. I am very happy I chose to do this programme at City especially knowing how many opportunities it created and how many doors it opened to me.”

Akef is currently working as an associate in the corporate, M&A and banking and finance practices of Alem & Associate; an international , located in Beirut – Lebanon. He focuses on Islamic finance and capital markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and private equity work for the region.

33 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 Afghan at the Bar. at the Afghan female practising first the is Popal Rehana human rights, and public and . civil and public and rights, human in specialises she where Walk, Bench 10 King’s Algar, CJ of chambers at the abarrister currently is Rehana ambitions.” presidential to Afghan lead perhaps can politics towards inclination natural my fails, else everything “If says. she system,” justice the in back trust and transparency bring must that ageneration of part being country, my serve and to back love go law. of would “I rule the regarding government Afghan the to with work aims Rehana Counsel, Queen’s of ranks the joining from Apart truths.” multiple entertain and critique challenge, to maturity intellectual the develop me helped “City 2013. in a barrister as a qualified She (BPTC.) Course Training Professional Bar the completing City, the with studies her continued and School Law at City (GDL), Law in Diploma Graduate the studied Rehana out differently.” very turned have could life my Afghanistan, in stayed had I If UK. the in to live enough fortunate Iam because only is this but impossible, is nothing that reminder aconstant as serve far so achievements “My 2012-2013 Course Training Professional Bar Rehana Popal www.city.ac.uk/law

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The City Law School Taught Masters Masters courses International Business Law LLM

Delivered via distance learning, the LLM in International Business Law is designed to help students develop their knowledge of the legal rules which impact international business today.

This degree provides students with Modules offered include: Duration specialist knowledge of key areas distance learning. • Foundations of law in Part-time: of law relevant to international Minimum: fifteen months. Maximum: international business (core) business. The course enhances five years. Three intakes per year: • International corporation law professional skills and the ability to September, January and May. locate, interpret, analyse and criticise • Dispute resolution in international commerce Entry requirements the laws, rules, policies and practices Applicants should normally hold a that are essential to the functioning • E-commerce law lower second class honours degree of international business. • Law of international trade or the equivalent (or better) from a • Regulation of information recognised higher education institution. Students have the freedom to study technology and intellectual property Applicants who have graduated with in their own working environment and at their individual pace. Technology- • Legal aspects of international finance an undergraduate degree in a subject • International investment law other than law are encouraged to apply. enhanced learning environments support the student experience and • Dissertation (core: 10,000 words). Applicants who hold a relevant students also have access to the professional qualification and/ University’s extensive range of legal Though the course is structured or extensive relevant professional databases, including e-journals around self-directed study, there is an experience will also be considered. and e-books. emphasis on interactive engagement. Learning activities use discussion English language requirements Applicants to the course are likely forums and chat rooms to help IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each to be recent graduates seeking students discuss and extend learning category. to improve career prospects while working collaboratively. Each in international business and module is facilitated by an e-tutor law or professionals working in who offers technical and academic international business, finance or support, helping students learn from international business law seeking course material, assignments and to develop their expertise. wider literature. Distance learning students receive virtual tutorials and Course content are able to contact academic staff by The course equips students with email, discussion board, webcam transferable legal and research skills or telephone. to enhance career prospects as international business professionals Career opportunities and legal practitioners. The course Students graduate from this LLM covers all aspects of international with specialist knowledge in key business law, including: areas of law from an international • International banking/finance law business perspective and transferable • International business transactions skills essential to understanding and succeeding in the world of • International commercial international business law. arbitration • International • International energy law • Intellectual property law • International sales law • International transport and trade Find out more [email protected] • IT and e-commerce law. +44 (0)20 7040 3119

35 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 LLM Practice Legal Masters courses Masters Apply in Spring 2019. before 2017/18. five years and commenced the course LPC at The City Law School within thelast Applicants must have completed thefull requirementsEntry Part-time: twelve to eighteen months. Full-time: six months. Duration intoLPC in an Legal LLM Practice. School Law can convert at City (LPC) The their Students who studied the Legal Practice Course from a member of staff. of amember from supervision with work independently students To dissertation, complete the • • • include: Examples wide. therefore is topics of choice The skills. or procedure practice, to legal relates which choice, their of area an in research to undertake opportunity an is This dissertation. their for proposal awritten to make asked are Students contentCourse strengthen their cv. to qualification the use can career legal alternative an pursuing or contract training a seeking Students practice. of area to an commitment demonstrate to dissertation the use can contract a training have who Students graduates. its of employability the enhance to developed been has course The Career opportunities professional legal practice. legal professional is LLM this of focus primary The LPC. their after adissertation completing by LLM an gain can students so level, at masters delivered is LPC Our or or to experience work A topic linked awitness or aclient questioning in techniques as such practice, legal in applied and developed is skill aparticular how of analysis An cases commercial in options resolution dispute alternative of use the as such area, aspecialist in practice of aspect an of consideration A critical pro bono pro

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The City Law School Taught Masters Masters courses Maritime Law (Dubai) LLM

Enhance your career with a masters in Maritime Law in Dubai, a global shipping and commercial hub in the UAE, with The City Law School, in collaboration with the DIFC Academy of Law.

The LLM in Maritime Law (Dubai), Course content Duration which is now being offered in Dubai, Students will study the following Full-time: one year. is designed to benefit experienced modules across the duration of the professionals and executives Part-time: two years. programme: Two intakes per year: September involved in the shipping markets and • Introductory Course and October. sectors, and those companies which provide services to the shipping • International Trade Law Entry requirements industries. Officials working in the • Marine Insurance We are interested in receiving maritime and international trade • Admiralty Law applications from individuals with at sector will also benefit from the • Carriage of Goods by Sea. least an upper second-class honours highly commercial approach taken undergraduate degree in law (roughly in the delivery of the programme. Students will also need to complete a equivalent to a B or B+) from a dissertation of 20,000 words, being recognised higher education institution. The LLM will give top shipping provided one to one supervision to Applicants with a good undergraduate professionals an invaluable exposure write this major piece of research. degree in another subject will also be to international maritime and considered. trade law, whilst legally qualified A copy of the full programme professionals will also benefit In reaching our admission decisions we specification can be viewed on the from the specialist nature of the will take account of: course page on the City website. programme with notably very few • Academic performance maritime law specific programmes Career opportunities available in the Middle East. Non • Reasons for choice of courses/career With the LLM you will be equipped • Evidence of intellectual ability legal professionals involved in the maritime and maritime services for work in: • References sector will gain deep insights into • Law firms • Relevant work experience/activity the practical workings of maritime • Shipping companies and trade law. English language requirements • Insurance companies Applicants who have not graduated The programme which is delivered • Tanker companies from a higher institution from an English wholly by scheduled UAE weekend • Merchant banks speaking country will need to hold one of classes (Fridays and Saturdays) will • Ports and terminals the following qualifications: also be attractive to those who are • Classification societies • 7.0 overall in IELTS able to travel to Dubai from • Ship repairers • Certificate of Proficiency in the region. English Grade C or above. • Ship management companies The language qualification must have The programme welcomes applicants • Ship builders been completed a maximum of two years who have a good degree in any • Freight forwarders related discipline and/or relevant prior to applying for this programme. • Maritime regulators work experience, including ambitious and highly qualified • Civil service or government recent graduates. A specialist • Haulage companies qualification in international • Shipbrokers maritime law will undoubtedly • P&I Clubs. enhance career prospects.

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37 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 IELTS: 7.0 English language requirements handlers. ship’s officers, ship brokers and claims the shipping professions inroles such as relevant work experience, for example in institution. However, credit is given for the equivalent from aninternational second class honours degree inlaw or Applicants should normally hold anupper requirementsEntry and March. Two intakes per year: September twoPart-time: years. Full-time:one year. Duration coursesatisfying for anyone working in the shipping industry. centres, this is an LLM academically demanding and extremely Delivered in Piraeus, Greece, one of the largest global maritime LLM (Greece) Law Maritime International Business Law LLM LLM and specialist LLMs Other courses you may like Masters courses Masters

study in London. in study students as modules maritime same the Greece, in to study opportunity aunique provides course This world. the around from lecturers maritime specialist and practitioners legal academics, British by English in taught is course The than 10,000 maritime titles. more containing Library Laskaridou exceptional to the access with Pireaus, in Lloyd’s Register Hellenic esteemed at the place take Classes prospects. career their enhance and knowledge existing on to build participants allowing market, shipping the to relating issues as law, well as maritime of understanding detailed a with students provides course The

write this major piece of research. of piece major this write to to supervision one one provided dissertation of 20,000 words, being to complete a need also will Students personal commitments. and professional around study their to fit students allowing afternoon, Saturday and a Friday over usually blocks weekend eight-hour three in provided is module Each • • • • include: Modules to shipping. relating issues and law maritime of areas key explore Students contentCourse +44 (0)2070403309 [email protected] Find outmore • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • in: work for equipped be will you LLM the With Career opportunities Marine insurance. International trade law sea by goods of Carriage law Admiralty P&I Clubs. Clubs. P&I Shipbrokers companies Haulage government or service Civil regulators Maritime Freight forwarders Ship builders companies management Ship Ship repairers societies Classification terminals and Ports Merchant banks companies Tanker companies Insurance companies Shipping firms Law www.city.ac.uk/law 38

The City Law School Taught Masters Masters courses Professional Legal Skills LLM

Students who completed the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) at The City Law School can convert their BPTC into an LLM in Professional Legal Skills.

Our BPTC is delivered at masters Career opportunities Duration level, so students can gain an LLM The course has been developed Full-time: six months. by completing a dissertation after to enhance the employability of its their BPTC. This LLM satisfies all Part-time: 13 months. graduates. Students who have a the requirements of a traditional pupillage can use work on their Entry requirements LLM, with a unique primary focus dissertation to show their commitment Applicants must have completed the full on practice. This LLM gives students to an area of practice. Students BPTC at The City Law School within the the opportunity to deepen their seeking pupillage or going into last five years and commenced the knowledge and understanding of other areas of legal work can use the course before 2017/18. legal professional practice through qualification and the dissertation research on an area of particular Applications should be made in to strengthen their cv. Spring 2019. interest to them. Course content Students are asked to make a written proposal for the dissertation, which should be based on an area of legal practice, procedure or skill. The choice is wide but could include: • An in-depth examination of a particular area of procedure, such as financing litigation or using interim applications strategically • A critical consideration of an aspect of practice in a specialist area, such as the use of alternative dispute resolution options in commercial cases • Socio-legal studies/legal theory • A topic linked to their work experience or pro bono.

To complete the dissertation, students work independently with supervision from a member of staff.

Other courses you may like Find out more LLM and specialist LLMs [email protected] International Business Law LLM +44 (0)20 7040 5787

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The City Law School Taught Masters Research Degrees

Research Degrees 42 Research Degrees MPhil/PhD

41 The City Law School Prospectus 2019/20 MPhil/PhD Research Degrees Research Degrees Research in thereading and writing components. IELTS: 7.0 overall with aminimum of 6.5 English language requirements a course of independent research. demonstrate asuitable aptitude to undertake equivalent. Applicants are expected to or arelated discipline with amerit or equivalent) and aMasters degree inLaw class honours classification (orinternational by anLLBdegree with anupper second high academic achievement, demonstrated Applicants should have atrack record of we are able to support theproposed research. our entry requirements and to check that making anapplication to find out if they meet Applicants should contact the School before requirementsEntry seven yearsmaximum. MPhil Duration practice. and academia thought-leader in his or her area in both of expertise MPhil/PhDAn allows an individual to stand out a as PhD maximum. years five MPhil maximum. years PhD full-time: two years minimum four maximum. years part-time: full-time: part-time: three yearsminimum one year minimum three two yearsminimum

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The City Law School Research Degrees This is your next step Applying to The City Law School

If you are ready to take the next step and apply to The City Law School, be sure to submit your application through the appropriate channels.

Graduate Courses The rules governing admission to practise law vary from country to country. Before applying, applicants wishing to take the GDL or Graduate Entry LLB as a step towards becoming a lawyer outside England and Wales are strongly advised to check with the appropriate body in the country in which they wish to qualify/practise that these courses are accepted. Undergraduate Courses In assessing your application, we will take into LLB consideration your: Applications open in September 2018 and must be • Academic performance submitted by January 2019. Late applicants run the risk that the course may be full after the initial • Further evidence of intellectual ability offers have been made. All applications must be • Personal statement received through the UCAS applications system: • Reasons for choice of courses/career visit: www.ucas.com or: • Relevant work experience/activity www.city.ac.uk/law/llb for more information. • References. If you hold qualifications that differ from those Graduate Entry LLB specified in the entry requirements, call our admissions team on: +44 (0)20 7040 8716 Applications should be made online through UCAS. or email: [email protected] for guidance. Applications open in September 2018 and must be submitted by January 2019. Late applicants run the In assessing your application, we will take into risk that the course may be full after the initial offers consideration your: have been made. You can apply online at: • A-level performance (actual or predicted) www.ucas.com. • Personal statement and reasons for choice of Graduate Diploma in Law course/career Applications should be made online through the • Evidence of intellectual ability Central Applications Board. Applications can be • Tutor references made from early November each year. To apply online • Relevant work experience. and for more information visit: www.lawcabs.ac.uk.

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