Undergraduate programmes in Law (LLB) Certificate of in Common Law 2015–2016

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2 Undergraduate study in Laws “In the increasingly competitive environment of worldwide access to higher education, the International Programmes continue to offer a guarantee of quality, value and intellectual rigour.”

Professor Sir Adrian Smith FRS Vice-Chancellor, University of London

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 3 A global university centred around you

Learn at your convenience • Choose from different entry points depending on your qualifications – including fast-track routes for graduates. • Choose to study at one of our approved teaching institutions, or study independently. • Sit your exams at one of our exam centres worldwide without the need to come to London.

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4 Undergraduate study in Laws Contents

Introduction Key dates Join the world class 2 A global university centred around you 4 Your prestigious University of London qualification 6 You can apply throughout the The Laws Consortium 8 year, but we strongly advise you to apply as early as possible. Welcome to a global Laws Programme 9 Studying with the Laws Programme 10 Applications must be received no later than Programmes 1 October LLB structures 12 Registration deadline Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law 14 30 November Module outlines 16 Examination entry date How you study 18 1 February The LLB as a Qualifying in and 20 Examinations Scholarships 21 May – June Reference section Certificate of Higher Education Entrance requirements 22 (CertHE) in Common Law CertHE Common Law students Application and registration process 23 and those who wish to receive Additional educational support 24 institutional support for the LLB should contact the Fees 28 teaching institution, which may How much will my programme cost? 29 require you to make an earlier Further information 30 application (see pages 24–27). CertHE Common Law registration deadline 31 October

A global reach with 54,000 students spanning 180 countries

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 5 Your prestigious University of London qualification

About your qualification When you graduate with a degree, or certificate from the University of London you will receive two important documents – your Final Diploma (the parchment you receive on graduation) and a Diploma Supplement.

The Final Diploma • Indicates that you were registered with the University of London and awarded a University of London degree, diploma or certificate. • Gives the name of the University of London Law Schools that developed the syllabus and provided assessment. • Features the University of London crest and the Vice-Chancellor’s signature.

The Diploma Supplement • Describes the nature, level and content of programme you successfully completed. • Includes the transcript of courses taken, marks achieved and overall classification. • States the role of the University of London Law Schools and the method of study.

6 Undergraduate study in Laws Jeevitha Thurai Current LLB student, Malaysia and UK

‘What was really interesting about the first year was that I got an overview of how law works in different areas of your life, and how important it was to understand human behaviour in general. And this was really interesting for me, coming from a psychology background. Law really depends on psychology, because when you enact these laws you have to foresee how people will react to something. When I got the scholarship it was completely unexpected. I was really happy, because it was validation of the work that I’d put in. And my parents were really proud – I was happier for them than I was for myself!’

Jeevitha Thurai studied at Advance Tertiary , Malaysia, for the first year of her LLB. Awarded the Malaysian LLB scholarship, she is now in the second year of her degree at King’s College London. Read an interview with Jeevitha in our online magazine, London Connection: http://bit.ly/lc- jeevithathurai

“When I got the scholarship it was completely unexpected. I was really happy, because it was validation of the work that I’d put in.”

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 7 The Laws Consortium

The University of London Undergraduate Laws Programme is academically led by the six University of London with Law Schools or Departments. Collectively, they are known as the Laws Consortium.

Birkbeck King’s College London The London School Founded in 1823, Birkbeck is unique in its Established in 1829, King’s College of Economics and special mission to enable mature students London has been responsible for to gain higher education qualifications via some of the discoveries that have Political Science (LSE) part-time study. Traditionally known for its shaped the modern world, such as the Since 1895, LSE has been regarded as excellence in research in the humanities, development of antiseptic and the an international centre of academic social sciences and natural sciences. discovery of the structure of DNA. excellence and innovation in the social bbk.ac.uk kcl.ac.uk sciences. Alumni and former staff include 15 Nobel Prize winners and 34 past or present heads of state. lse.ac.uk

Queen Mary, SOAS UCL University of London SOAS is the world’s largest centre Founded in 1826, UCL was the first for the study of Asia, Africa and the university in England to admit students With a rich and diverse heritage, Queen Middle East. Founded in 1916, it has of any race, class or religion, and the Mary is one of the largest Colleges of the built an enviable reputation around first to welcome women on equal University. Now heralded for its quality the globe for its regional expertise terms with men. A pioneer of the research efforts, it began life in 1887 and the calibre of its award-winning, university-based teaching of law, as the People’s Palace, a philanthropic cross-disciplinary social sciences, arts architecture and medicine, UCL has endeavour to provide East Londoners and humanities programmes. produced 21 Nobel Prize winners. with education and social activities. soas.ac.uk ucl.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk

8 Undergraduate study in Laws Welcome to a global Laws Programme

Paul Dale LLB, UK

Seeking to become a legal practitioner Why study Law with is not the only reason for studying for the University of a legal qualification. You might already ‘I chose the University of be working in a law-related field – in the London due to the prestige of London Undergraduate police force or social work, for example the university. Other decisive Laws Programme? – and want to enhance your legal factors were cost and flexibility. knowledge and professional standing. The flexibility of the degree In a world where degrees and degree Your career path might lie in the meant there could be weeks providers are proliferating, the University commercial or financial professions, that I could focus my efforts of London LLB offers the security of an where legal qualifications are highly on study, whereas there may internationally recognised qualification. valued not only for specific knowledge be other weeks when work or The University of London was the first of law but also because of the my children took priority.’ university to offer a degree in English transferable skills that come from the law, in the 1890s – and that degree study of law such as creating reasoned Paul studied for his LLB was made available to International arguments and problem-solving. independently. He is currently Programmes students from the start. studying for a Masters in Whatever your reasons for study, we International Criminal and The high reputation of our LLB has can guarantee you that applying been maintained because International Human Rights Law. Read a yourself to studies in law will provide Q&A with Paul in our online Programmes students are marked to the a stimulating and challenging path. same high standards as campus-based magazine, London Connection: students. Upon graduation you will join a http://bit.ly/lc-pauldale distinguished group of lawyers, solicitors, barristers and judges from around the world who have obtained their law degree through the University of London.

Simon Askey Patricia McKellar, Tracey Varnava, Director and Head Associate Director, Associate Director, “I chose the of Programme Learning and Programme Teaching Development University of London due to the prestige of the university. Other decisive factors were cost and flexibility.”

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 9 Studying with the Laws Programme

• Providing a wealth of resources. • Learn how to stand back and consider An internationally With our Online Library and Laws the ‘bigger picture’, and develop an recognised Virtual Learning Environment awareness of the context of law. (VLE), you will have a resource-rich • Develop transferable skills of research, qualification learning environment in which to problem solving and communication. develop your legal research skills. If you are interested in achieving an internationally recognised qualification • Promoting independent learning. For further information about what in law on a programme that offers Through the guidance provided in to expect when undertaking a high standards and flexible study your study materials we will support module on the Undergraduate Laws options then you need look no you in developing your capacity Programme please visit our website. further than the University of London to manage your own learning. Undergraduate Laws Programme. By studying with us you will: Flexible study period The Laws Programme is committed to: • Acquire knowledge and A key feature of our programmes • Offering expert guidance. Our study understanding of the foundation is flexibility, giving you the materials are informed by current subjects of common law. following choices: research and scholarship and engage with contemporary legal issues. Students • Learn to analyse and critically Standard Entry LLB are offered the opportunity not only evaluate legal and relevant non-legal to know the law but to understand it. primary and secondary materials. • Complete in a minimum of three years and a maximum of eight.

10 Undergraduate study in Laws Graduate Entry LLB Introduction to the awards • Complete in a minimum of two years and a maximum of eight. No. of Study Award Description CertHE Common Law modules period • Complete in a minimum of one Certificate 4 1–5 years An award in its own right. Alternatively, year and a maximum of five. of Higher on passing four modules, you may Education in transfer to the Standard Entry LLB. You are advised to dedicate around Common Law 8 hours per week, per module, for approximately 38 weeks of the year. Standard 12 3–8 years The degree suitable for those at Entry LLB undergraduate level who meet the general entrance requirements. Progressing through Requires study of 12 modules. your LLB studies Graduate 9 2–8 years The degree suitable for those at Entry LLB graduate level with a degree from an In the first year, all LLB students institution acceptable to the University. must study and pass Common Requires study of 9 modules. law reasoning and institutions. On the Standard Entry LLB you Exit awards: – – Students who are unable to study a minimum of 30 and a BA in Law; continue their studies may be maximum of 120 credits each year. Diploma able to exit with an award which of Higher reflects their achievements and Graduate Entry LLB students study a Education in efforts. You cannot apply for direct minimum of 30 and a maximum of 120 Law; Certificate entry into these programmes. credits in the first year, then a maximum of Higher of 150 credits in the following year(s). Education Your progression route is determined by in Law whether you are following a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or a non-QLD route. Recognition of Visit our website Assessment the degree The Laws Programme provides a range of open access resources, including For all modules except the LLB University of London degrees are Dissertation, assessment is by unseen pre-course exercises, an e-induction, acknowledged worldwide for their reading lists and subject guide excerpts, written three-hour examinations. quality and academic rigour. Many Examinations are held in May/June at local which you are welcome to consult. Please leading lawyers worldwide have a visit: londoninternational.ac.uk/llb centres in over 180 different countries University of London LLB. If your purpose as well as in London. Common law in undertaking the LLB is to enter legal reasoning and institutions students are practice, please be aware that the Transfers to the LLB required to submit a Case Note in March, requirements to enter the legal profession before their examination in May/June. vary from one jurisdiction to another. You may be permitted to transfer All examination scripts are marked by It is essential that you check with from the CertHE Common Law to University of London approved academics your local professional legal body the Standard Entry LLB providing you so you and your employer can rely on when considering applying for this have passed at least 3 modules. the integrity of your award and can programme. It is your responsibility be confident about the standard of to find out the extent to which they achievement it represents. You do not recognise the University of London have to sit examinations every year, but International Programmes LLB as please note you will still have to pay your fulfilling their requirements. continuing registration fees annually.

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 11 LLB structures

All students must register to study Standard Entry LLB structure – Standard Entry LLB structure – the module Common law reasoning Qualifying Law Degree route Non-Qualifying Law Degree route and institutions (30 credits). Level 4 Level 4 Standard Entry LLB One compulsory module One compulsory module Common law reasoning and institutions Common law reasoning and institutions General rules for all Standard Entry students (each module Three core modules Three core modules is worth 30 credits): Contract law Contract law • You must be registered for a minimum Criminal law Criminal law of 30 credits and a maximum of Public law Public law 120 credits at each level of study. Level 5 Level 5 • If you have completed the University of London CertHE Common law One core module One compulsory module you may be awarded credit and Tort law Tort law progress directly to Level 5 and 6. Level 6 Level 6 Graduate Entry LLB One compulsory module One compulsory module Jurisprudence and legal theory Jurisprudence and legal theory General rules for all Graduate Three core modules Entry Students (each module Six optional modules chosen from is worth 30 credits): Equity and Trusts Administrative law • You must be registered for a minimum of Property law Civil and criminal procedure 30 credits and a maximum of 120 credits EU law Commercial law in your first year of study. The maximum Three optional modules chosen from Company law number of credits you may be registered for in any subsequent year is 150 credits. Administrative law Conflict of laws • Credit transfer or recognition of Civil and criminal procedure Criminology prior learning is not permitted Commercial law Equity and Trusts for Graduate Entry. Company law EU law If you have already completed a first Conflict of laws Evidence degree then you may be eligible for the Criminology Family law Graduate Entry LLB. This means that you will only have to study 9 modules rather Dissertation Intellectual property than 12. Consideration of Graduate Entry Evidence International protection of human rights is at the discretion of the University. Family law Introduction to Islamic law Intellectual property Labour law International protection of human rights Property law Introduction to Islamic law Public international law Labour law Succession Public international law Succession

12 Undergraduate study in Laws Graduate Entry LLB structure – Graduate Entry LLB structure – Qualifying Law Degree route Non-Qualifying Law Degree route Judge Christopher Level 4 Level 4 Weeramantry One compulsory module One compulsory module LLB graduate, Common law reasoning and institutions Common law reasoning and institutions Three core modules Three core modules Contract law Contract law Criminal law Criminal law Public law Public law Level 5 Level 5 One core module One compulsory module Tort law Tort law ‘The University of London is a centre of scholastic excellence. Level 6 Level 6 It just so happens that many Sri Three core modules Four optional modules chosen from Lankans had the choice of where to study, and chose the University Equity and Trusts Administrative law of London. So it happens that EU law Civil and criminal procedure today many of our best scholars Property law Commercial law are from University of London.’ One optional module chosen from Company law Judge Christopher Weeramantry, who received an LLB from the Administrative law Conflict of laws University of London while living Civil and criminal procedure Criminology in Sri Lanka, is a former Justice of Commercial law Equity and Trusts the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka and a former Vice President of EU law Company law the International Court of Justice. Conflict of laws Evidence Criminology Family law Dissertation Intellectual property Evidence International protection of human rights “The University Family law Introduction to Islamic law Intellectual property Jurisprudence and legal theory of London is a International protection of human rights Labour law centre of scholastic Introduction to Islamic law Property law excellence.” Jurisprudence and legal theory Public international law Labour law Succession Public international law Succession

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 13 Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law

• You can transfer to the LLB programme Programme overview Features of the CertHE: after successful completion The CertHE Common Law is a qualification • You can achieve a law qualification of three or four modules. in its own right that also provides an in some of the core legal subjects • You must register with a recognised entry route to degree study. The modules without committing to the full LLB teaching institution so that you can studied in the CertHE Common Law programme, but with the option to benefit from the extra tuition support. are the same as the level 4 modules of go on to the full LLB programme. the LLB. The CertHE Common Law may • You can complete the CertHE be studied either full time or part time. Common Law in a minimum of one Institution support Students must have registered through, year and a maximum of five years. and be studying at, a teaching institution In order to be recognised by the recognised by the University for these • The CertHE Common Law is University of London, institutions purposes (please see pages 24–27). rigorously examined by University must have satisfied certain quality of London approved academics. criteria. However, they remain independent of the University of This qualification London and responsible for the quality is for you if: of academic support they provide. • You have the ability, motivation and self- discipline to study at degree level but do not have the qualifications usually required to enter a degree programme. • You have the necessary qualifications to embark on a degree programme, but would prefer a programme with more teaching support. • You intend to undertake a degree programme but would like to gain a recognised qualification after one year.

14 Undergraduate study in Laws How to apply for Programme structure the CertHE Four modules Common law reasoning and Applications for the CertHE Common Law institutions (30 credits) can only be submitted via a recognised Contract law (30 credits) institution. Full details about the CertHE Common Law, including entrance Criminal law (30 credits) criteria, syllabuses and application forms Public law (30 credits) should be obtained from the teaching institution at which you intend to enrol. Your teaching institution will also provide classes in study skills and, where necessary, additional English language support.

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 15 Module outlines

These module outlines are correct Company law design their own research question and at the time of going to press and submit a proposal online on a topic they are subject to annual review. A vital module for anyone intending have not previously (or concurrently) to operate in a commercial field, the studied in depth. The dissertation syllabus centres on the way the law Administrative law option will be examined by a) electronic regulates companies and the facilities submission of a 10,000 word dissertation Administrative law is a hugely expanding that company law offers, such as and b) a short final examination. field and its core purpose is to ensure limited liability and transferability that any decisions or actions taken of shares, as well as corresponding Equity and Trusts by government are lawful and, when burdens such as duties of disclosure and they are not, to provide redress for compliance with statutory procedures. Equity and Trusts deals with the rules grievances. The module will appeal and principles governing the creation to students who enjoy public law and Conflict of laws and operation of trusts (including have an interest in public affairs. express trusts, trusts arising as a matter Also known as private international of law, and breach of trust), fiduciary law this is the body of rules applied Civil and criminal procedure relationships and equitable remedies. by the English courts to cases with This module will focus on the procedural a foreign element, dealing with core EU law rules and processes that govern the issues of jurisdiction, substantive conduct of criminal and civil legal actions. decision-making and recognition EU law is required for a Qualifying Students of this module will be expected of the laws of other jurisdictions. Law Degree in England and Wales. to compare and contrast civil and criminal Appealing to students who enjoy procedure and will need to have a good Contract law public law or who have an interest in working knowledge of the court system public affairs, politics, economics or and the way in which civil and criminal This module places its emphasis on international relations, the module justice is organised and dispensed. understanding the key underlying principles of English law, covering the examines EU institutions and law making core topics, including formation of powers as well as the key questions Commercial law contracts, capacity to contract and privity, of the impact of EU law on national Commercial law is concerned with performance and breach of contract law and its overall consequences for obligations between parties to and remedies for breach of contract. business enterprises and individuals. commercial transactions and the relationship with rules of personal Criminal law Evidence property. Emphasis is placed on both The law of evidence governs what knowledge of principles and the ability This module examines general principles evidence may be presented and to apply the rules of law to achieve of criminal liability, a range of fatal contested in the courtroom, techniques practical solutions to practical problems. and non-fatal offences against the for eliciting evidence, and the role of the Students will become familiar with a person and selected offences against lawyers, jury and judge in an adversarial range of issues including: ownership of property. Attempts to commit offences, system. Highly relevant to actual day- or title to goods; transfers of title and secondary liability and defences to-day legal practice, this module will its effect on third parties; passing of also form part of the curriculum. appeal particularly to students intending property between buyer and seller. to become courtroom lawyers. Criminology Common law reasoning Criminology examines, from a range Family law and institutions of political, sociological, psychological and philosophical points of view, the Family law affects every member of This introduction to the English society. Modern legal regulation of legal system seeks to convey what is relationship between the individual who breaks the laws of the state and family relationships involves a complex distinctive about the common law relation between the family and the approach as a legal methodology. The the state’s power to lay down laws and punish those who transgress them. state. Marriage, divorce and the legal module is vital in initiating students status of offspring are intertwined with into the process of legal research and questions of financial provision, child Dissertation the understanding of legal reasoning. welfare and wider public policy issues. The Dissertation offers final-year students the opportunity to undertake in-depth legal/socio-legal research. Students

16 Undergraduate study in Laws Intellectual property relating to trade disputes and the protections given to workers who The law of intellectual property rights choose to join a trade union. Thesara seeks a difficult balance between rewarding the right owner of a piece Jayawardena Property law of intellectual property, and the LLB graduate, needs of society to gain access to Property law centres on the concept Sri Lanka scientific, technological or cultural of the nature of the various interests benefits. It includes copyright, that can exist in land, the principles patent and trade mark law with governing the creation, transfer and particular emphasis on English law. extinction of these interests and the extent to which those interests are International protection enforceable against third parties. of human rights Public international law This module concerns protection afforded to individuals and seeks to Public international law concerns develop students’ understanding legal relations between states but ‘I did not realise how useful of the fundamental concepts, also deals with the role of the UN the knowledge I gained from principles, theories and philosophies and other international organisations the University of London underpinning international human and, in the fields of human rights would be for my career as a rights, as well as an understanding of and international criminal law, the marketer. I believe any senior the mechanisms installing/enforcing rights and duties of individuals. manager, entrepreneur or and monitoring these rights. business professional would Public law benefit immensely from a Introduction to Islamic law Focusing upon constitutional issues and sound knowledge of legal The module offers an overview of Islamic reform, students will analyse key issues principles and its practices. I law covering its religious historical governing the relation between citizens recommend the LLB as the best and contemporary dimensions. The and the state, including sovereignty option to learn law and gain module addresses first the religious and the division of powers between a world-class qualification.’ legislature, executive and administration. and historical foundations of Islamic Thesara was head of the law before going on to address its marketing division for an application in contemporary jurisdictions. Succession international company when The aim of this module is to explore she enrolled on the LLB. She Jurisprudence and legal theory in detail what happens to a person’s is now studying for a PhD in Jurisprudence poses the fundamental property when they die, especially marketing management and questions about the nature of law, its how a valid will is made, how it can working as a university lecturer. place in society and how a legal system be challenged, how it is administered operates as a system of rules and as a and what happens when a person social institution engaging with ideals of dies without leaving a valid will. justice and often conflicting moral codes. Tort law Labour law Tort law concerns the civil liability for Of appeal to anyone interested in the wrongful infliction of injury by one “I recommend industrial relations, this module relates person upon another. Negligence is a key both to individuals in their workplace topic and other topics include the duty the LLB as the and the operation of the labour market of care; nuisance; trespass; defamation; in general. The module covers not only occupiers and employers’ liability. best option to individual matters (such as employment learn law and contracts, unfair dismissal, redundancy, sex and race discrimination) but also gain a world-class ‘collective’ labour law – including trade union ‘recognition’, the law qualification.”

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 17 How you study

Muhammad Mustafa Khan LLB, Pakistan

‘The University of London LLB is one of the best law degrees available to aspiring young law students. It not only enhanced my analytical, writing and research skills immensely but also helped me develop an argumentative Guidance on obtaining textbooks can be approach towards life, by forcing me Your study materials found in your Student Handbook and on to look at both sides of the picture. the VLE. You must check the VLE regularly Your learning resources provided by All students doing this degree the University of London are central to for updated guidance on readings, especially before purchasing textbooks. should make the subject guides your studies. It is important to note that provided by the University their you will not receive direct contact with first and most important reference academics of the University of London Your Student Portal point, especially when revising for except where specifically stated. exams. The subject guides contain The study materials we send you include: You are required to have access to the relevant and focused information internet so that you are able to make necessary for understanding even • Subject guides that take you use of resources which are only available the most complicated of legal issues.’ systematically through the course online. Your Student Portal is a secure topics, with instructions on reading, Studying for his LLB at Pakistan website where you can access your learning activities (with feedback) College of Law, Muhammad personal details, pay your fees, track and guidance on assessment. Mustafa Khan achieved a First Class the delivery of your study materials and degree and the best results of any • Study packs Key recommended receive news from the University of International Programmes student readings in the subject guides London. You should expect to login on this century. Read an interview are provided on CD-ROM and via a regular basis to manage your student with Muhammad in our online the VLE for certain courses. account and access your resources. magazine, London Connection: • Statute books are provided for all The Portal also contains the link to http://bit.ly/lc-muhammadkhan modules where a statute book is your online learning resources i.e. permitted in the examination. the VLE and the Online Library. “The University of Booklist Laws Virtual Learning London LLB is one of A comprehensive Booklist is available on Environment the best law degrees the Laws VLE and at: londoninternational. ac.uk/llb#study-materials which details The VLE forms an important part of available to aspiring the recommended readings for each your studies. The Laws VLE can be module. Please note that textbooks are accessed through the Student Portal. young law students.” not provided in your box of materials. You should visit the VLE on a regular

18 Undergraduate study in Laws basis as it forms a very important part • multidisciplinary databases in of your study experience. It provides: business and the social sciences. Ask a question • Electronic versions of your study If you have a query or question on a Get started by viewing the Online Library materials – to provide you with technical or administrative matter, you can Law Induction: flexibility in how and where you study. contact us by selecting the ‘Ask a question’ http://bit.ly/ULPLibinduction tab on the Laws Programme web pages. • Past examination papers – help to View the Online Library Introductory develop your examination technique Video at: http://bit.ly/ULPlibrary and your understanding of the Laws Study format your exams will take. Help and support is provided by a team of professional librarians through the • Online audio and video lectures – for Support Sessions Online Library Enquiry Service. Contact some modules, additional audio/visual the Enquiry Service at: external.shl. Laws Study Support Sessions offered resources are uploaded throughout lon.ac.uk/contact/index.php by the University of London are the year to complement your studies. useful opportunities for additional The Online Library also provides a • Recent developments – highlight study, meeting legal academics and range of support guides, including legal any significant changes to the law, networking with your fellow students. research skills guides at: keycases or legislation, since the http://bit.ly/ULPLibraryResearchSkills A number of intensive Study Support publication of the subject guide. These Sessions for the core modules are are published in February each year. We recommend that you read through organised by the Laws Programme the guides on finding case law, legislation • VLE module newsletters – provide each year. Study Support Sessions and journal articles before you begin information on current legal issues consist of lectures and tutorials and your studies, as this will save you valuable for each module, where applicable. are all held in central London. time. You will find it helpful throughout You may also register to have these your studies to refer to the guides and At these sessions, you have the sent directly to your email address. resources you are given in order to opportunity to raise any particular refresh your memory and review your problems you have encountered in • Student Discussion forums – an progress. Two books which give advice your studies. opportunity to debate and interact on libraries and legal research are: with other students on your course. Clinch, P. Using a Law Library: A Student’s • Latest news and updates – provide Regional Revision Guide to Legal Research Skills. (OUP, 2001) information on both the programme second edition [ISBN 9781841740294]. Courses and your modules, such as how to book on Laws Study Support Sessions. Finch, E. and S. Fafinski Legal Skills (OUP, The Laws Programme also organises 2015) fifth edition [ISBN 9780198718840]. a series of regional revision courses in selected locations overseas. The number Online Library of courses and the locations may differ Stay connected from year to year. The courses are taught All registered students have free by University of London approved tutors access to the University of London’s The Laws blog is a great way to keep in and offer additional support to students excellent Online Library. touch with what’s happening with the who cannot travel to London. They are Laws Programme. Stories on key events The Online Library is a core asset for also an excellent opportunity for you to and developments in the programme all Laws students. You can access meet other students on the programme, are posted regularly on the site. To the Online Library Laws Gateway to concentrate on important areas of view the Laws blog, please see: http:// from the student portal or directly study and discuss legal developments. laws.londoninternational.ac.uk/ at: http://bit.ly/ULPGateway You can also connect with your fellow Among many resources, it provides: students and the Laws programme Further information • access to the professional legal through Facebook: databases – Lexis® Library, For further information on Study Support facebook.com/ulplondon Westlaw, Justis and JustCite Sessions and Regional Revision Courses You can also follow developments as please see: londoninternational.ac.uk/ they happen on Twitter: @ULPlondon • cases and up-to-date statutes laws_weekend or contact: • key academic law journals [email protected]

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 19 The LLB as a Qualifying Law Degree in England and Wales Practising Law in entry requirements will relate closely to your classification and results from Dame England and Wales the academic stage of your studies. We recommend that students make Hazel Genn Entry into the legal profession in England reference to the following websites to and Wales involves three stages of Dean, UCL Faculty of Laws, ensure they are up-to-date on the specific training: the Academic stage followed by and author of the Common requirements for the vocational stage: the Vocational training stage and then the law reasoning and institutions ‘practical training’ stage. The University of Solicitor subject guide London LLB is recognised as a Qualifying Law Degree and the completion of • Solicitors Regulation Authority: the Academic stage of legal training sra.org.uk/students/resources/ in England and Wales so long as student-information.page certain specific conditions are met: • The Law Society: lawsociety.org.uk/ • The period of study must not careers/becoming-a-solicitor/ be more than six years. Barrister • You must have satisfied the examiners in respect of the Foundations of Legal • Bar Standards Board: barstandardsboard.org.uk/ Knowledge subject areas, which are: ‘Learning about law and legal qualifying-as-a-barrister/ Public law systems is endlessly fascinating. Contract law Common law reasoning and Criminal law Practising Law outside institutions is a compulsory Year 1 Tort law module for all students and looks Property law of England and Wales broadly at the machinery of the Equity and Trusts legal system which is necessary to EU law If you intend to practise law in a country make the law work. The material other than England and Wales you must covered in this subject provides • You must have passed these confirm with the relevant professional a basis for your understanding of foundation subjects in not body/ies that they recognise the the other modules you will tackle more than three attempts. University of London LLB as fulfilling as part of your law degree. • You must have demonstrated (in whole or in part) the Academic Stage requirements of legal training. The knowledge and skills you the attainment of various skills acquire in obtaining the LLB are including legal research, oral We recommend that you receive this relevant in a range of occupations communication and IT skills. confirmation in writing. The and professions. With a law degree requirements set down by the you can enter commercial or Satisfactory completion of the Academic professional body/ies can be subject to financial professions, local or central stage of legal training does not guarantee change at any time during your studies. It government, or ‘third sector’ aid automatic admission to the next stage is important therefore that you continue and development organisations. Or, of training (Vocational). For example, to check for any updates or changes of course, pursue a legal career! to the requirements that affect you. Employers value graduates from the Laws Programme extremely highly. By the end of this course you will be able to demonstrate creativity, communicate your arguments and opinions articulately, and analyse information critically.’

20 Undergraduate study in Laws Scholarships

We are not aware of any scholarships that are generally available to International Programmes students who wish to study the LLB or CertHE Common Law. If you live outside the and you have a British Council office near to you, it might be worth checking if they know of any local funding or sponsorship.

The Malaysian LLB scholarship The University of London International Programmes and King’s College London have established a scholarship which is awarded annually to an LLB International Programmes student who is a citizen of Malaysia, living and studying in Malaysia. Funding for the scholarship comes from the University of London International Programmes and the successful applicant enters King’s College London to complete years two and three of their degree. The scholarship covers tuition fees for two years and accommodation for one year. The award of a scholarship place is exceptional as King’s College London does not consider applications to transfer to King’s for entry into the second year of study.

The Jim Stephens Memorial Scholarship The Jim Stephens Memorial Scholarship may be awarded at the discretion of the Board of Examiners. This scholarship is awarded to the continuing LLB student with the highest overall average across four level 4 modules having completed these in a single year of study. The award covers the continuing registration and examination fees for that student for the forthcoming year of study.

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 21 Entrance requirements

Leon Williams LLB, Trinidad and Tobago

‘The quality of a degree from the University of London carries a lot of weight. After I graduated from LLB CertHE Common Law the Law programme in 2003, I needed to study to get into the To be eligible to register for To be eligible for the CertHE Hugh Wooding Law School with the LLB you must: Common Law you must: its limited annual space from a field of approximately 500 • normally* be aged 17 or above by the 30 • normally* be aged 18 or above by the 1 students in order to complete my November in the year of registration and September in the year of registration and Bar examinations. The intake per • meet our General Entrance • be admitted to a course of instruction year was usually 18 students. I am Requirements and at a teaching institution which convinced that it was my studies has been recognised for teaching towards my University of London • meet our English language the CertHE Common Law. degree and the burning desire to requirements. We may require a stay ahead that paid off for me. test of proficiency in English *Applications will be considered from Today, I am the Corporate Secretary applicants who do not meet the normal and assistant to the Chairman of Recognition of minimum age requirement for admission. Gulf Insurance Limited. Travelling, Each application will be considered on an which I love, is one of the perks prior learning individual basis, and the decision taken at of the job and this all started with the discretion of the University of London. We only recognise the CILEX qualifications a University of London degree.’ of the Professional Higher Diploma in Law or the Professional Higher Diploma in Law Useful web links Leon studied for his LLB and Practice. These are only recognised independently, while working for the Standard Entry LLB programme. For full details on how to meet our full time. Read a profile on entrance requirements, including Leon in our online magazine, further information on our General London Connection: Graduate Entry Entrance Requirements and http://bit.ly/lc-leonwilliams English language requirements you to the LLB should visit: londoninternational. ac.uk/courses/search To be eligible you must: “Travelling, which Directory of teaching institutions: • hold an from londoninternational.ac.uk/ an awarding institution acceptable I love, is one of the onlinesearch/institutions to the University of London and perks of the job • meet our English language and this all started requirements. We may require a test of proficiency in English with a University of London degree.”

22 Undergraduate study in Laws Application and registration process

Getting started Stage 3 Stage 4 You must apply online at: We will contact you by email Complete the online registration. We londoninternational.ac.uk/ with one of the following: explain how to do this in the Offer Letter. courses/search Offer Letter: if you meet our entrance If you intend to study at an institution requirements and we have seen all then you must contact them before required documentation then we Stage 5 submitting your application. will send you an Offer Letter. Start your studies. Once you register Provisional Offer Letter: if you meet you will be given access to the Virtual Stage 1 our entrance requirements but we have Learning Environment (VLE) where you not seen all required documentation can visit the eInduction area to begin. Submit your online application then we will send you a Provisional We will also send you additional study form and the non-refundable Offer Letter. We will then be able to materials to your correspondence address. application handling fee. issue you an Offer Letter once you have Submit your application even it is submitted the required documentation. and Singapore incomplete (for example, if you are Request for further information: we Applicants living in Hong Kong waiting to sit an examination or to receive might require further documentation/ can apply directly through: examination results). Do not delay – we information before we can confirm if The can issue you a Provisional Offer Letter you meet our entrance requirements. if we can see that you will meet our School of Professional and Continuing entrance requirements once you have We have referred your application to Education (HKU SPACE) completed an outstanding examination. the Special Admissions Panel: if you University of London do not automatically meet our entrance International Programmes requirements then we will refer your Admissions Unit Stage 2 application to the Special Admissions 3/F, Admiralty Centre Panel for individual consideration. 18 Harcourt Road Submit your documentary evidence. Hong Kong This can be done online when Applicants living in Singapore submitting your application. Please see: can apply directly through: londoninternational.ac.uk/applications- RELC Examinations Bureau admissions/how-apply/documentary- 30 Orange Grove Road evidence Level 3 RELC Building Please do not send original documents. Singapore 258352

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 23 Additional educational support

We recognise that students value choice The CertHE Common Law may be studied in how, when and where they study. either full time or part time. Students Affiliate Centres Some prefer the flexibility of being able to must have registered through, and be study independently, at their own pace, studying at, a teaching institution that using our study materials. Others prefer has been recognised for teaching the Bangladesh the benefits of face-to-face teaching CertHE Common Law by the University of and classroom support, and choose to London. In the following list, institutions London College of Legal pay for additional educational support that are recognised for teaching the Studies (South) * at a local independent institution. CertHE Common Law are marked (*). Dhaka We currently work with a growing For further information about lcls-south.com network of independent teaching recognised centres, including brief institutions worldwide that provide profiles and the programmes for tuition support for our students. We which they are recognised to teach, refer to these institutions as recognised please visit: apps.londoninternational. Germany centres and there are two categories: ac.uk/onlinesearch/institutions Affiliate Centres have demonstrated a University of Passau * The Directory of Institutions also provides sustained commitment to the quality of details of those teaching institutions Passau teaching, support and administration; that have formally commenced the Registered Centres have demonstrated jura.uni-passau.de process for becoming recognised. acceptable standards for the purpose of supporting International Programmes Please note: the following list students in preparing for examinations. of teaching institutions was Hong Kong correct as of 31 March 2015. HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) * Hong Kong hkuspace.hku.hk

School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED) * Hong Kong speed-polyu.edu.hk

Malaysia

Advance Tertiary College Kuala Lumpur atc2u.com

Advance Tertiary College Penang atc2u.com

24 Undergraduate study in Laws Affiliate Centres Registered Centres

Brickfields Asia College The Institute of Legal Studies (TILS) * Argentina Kuala Lumpur Lahore Asociación Internacional bac.edu.my tils.edu.pk de Estudios (AIE) Buenos Aires KDU University College University College Lahore * aiele.org Petaling Jaya Lahore kdu.edu.my ucl.edu.pk Bangladesh

Academy for International Pakistan Singapore Studies (AIS) *

Pakistan College of Law * ITC – School of Laws * Sylhet Lahore Singapore aisbd.com pcl.edu.pk itc2u.com Bhuiyan Academy * Roots College International Sri Lanka Dhaka DHA Campus * bhuiyanacademyedu.com Royal Institute of Islamabad * Colombo rootsschool.edu.pk BAC International * ric.lk Dhaka Roots College International bacbd.org Wellington Campus Islamabad British School of Law * rootsinternational.edu.pk Dhaka bslbd.com The Institute of Legal Studies (TILS) * Islamabad Cambridge Business & Law Academy * tils.edu.pk Dhaka cblabd.com The Institute of Legal Studies (TILS) * Multan Dhaka Centre for Law and tils.edu.pk Economics (DCLE) * Dhaka dclebd.org

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 25 Additional educational support

Registered Centres

London College of Legal Zenith University College * Mauritius Studies (Gulshan) * Accra Centre for Legal and Business Studies Dhaka zenithcollegeghana.org Beau Bassin lclsgulshan.com clbsonline.com Nottingham Law Academy * Jamaica Dhaka University College of the Caribbean * Pakistan nlabd.com Kingston Islamabad School of Law * uccjm.com Islamabad Canada isl.org.pk [This US-based institution offers online support to students in Canada.] Eternity College * L’Ecole for Advanced Studies * International Center for Legal Studies Nairobi Karachi Asheville, North Carolina eternitycollege.org lecole.edu.pk legaltutors.com

School of International Law Channel Islands Malaysia Islamabad Crescendo International College Institute of Law * sil.edu.pk Johor Jersey and Guernsey crescendo.edu.my lawinstitute.ac.je SZABIST Karachi Kolej PTPL Penang Czech Republic szabist.edu.pk Penang Anglo American University (AAU) * ptpl.edu.my University College of Islamabad * Prague Islamabad aauni.edu SEGi College Sarawak uci.edu.pk Kuching Ghana segi.edu.my Russia Empire African Institute Russian University of Justice Stamford College (PJ) Sdn Bhd Accra Moscow Kuala Lumpur empireafricaninstitutegh.org raj.ru stamford.edu.my

26 Undergraduate study in Laws Registered Centres Christiana Singapore Institute of Law and Awoonor Academic Studies (ILAS) LLB graduate, Ghana SAA Global Education Centre Pte Ltd Chaguanas Singapore ilas-tnt.com saage.edu.sg

K Beckles and Associates * Stansfield College * Port of Spain Singapore lawatkbeckles.com stansfield.edu.sg I decided to study with the United Kingdom University of London International TMC Academy * Programmes because I’ll get an internationally recognised degree Singapore CILEx Law School at the end of the programme. tmc.edu.sg Bedford In Ghana, having this degree cilexlawschool.ac.uk will open all doors for me as well. I had the opportunity of Sri Lanka presenting Laws Skills Pathway European College of Law (ECL) 2. I’d never done a presentation before and I had to do it online. I CFPS Law School * Essex was really nervous but I enjoyed Colombo it. I also enjoyed the VLE – getting europeancollegeoflaw.org.uk to meet other students and cfps.lk chatting with them. It’s been a great experience for me. London School of Law Horizon Campus The University of London London Malabe pushes you to go the extra londonschooloflaw.co.uk mile to study. It gave me the horizoncampus.edu.lk opportunity to do more research and go further in my studies. Trinidad and Tobago Middlesex College of Law * Harrow Academy of Tertiary Studies (ATS) * middlesexcollegeoflaw.co.uk Curepe atstnt.com USA “I also enjoyed International Center for Legal Studies the VLE – getting College of Legal Studies * Asheville, North Carolina to meet other Chaguanas legaltutors.com students and clstt.com chatting with them.”

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 27 Fees

Fees payable to the University Academic year 2015–2016 LLB, CertHE Common Law Application handling fee £80 (non-refundable/LLB only) Initial registration fee £800 Continuing registration fee £368 Examination fee £200 (per 30 credit module) Dates for 2015–2016 academic session reasonable effort to meet your needs. Recognition of prior learning This may include making special The application handling fee arrangements for examinations such as application fee is valid until the application (per module) £43 a separate room or special aids. If you closing date, 1 October 2015. would like to tell us about your disability Full year’s transfer fee £172 The registration fee is valid and/or request special arrangements Individual modules until the registration closing please complete the relevant section date, 30 November 2015. of the application form, or contact the Application handling fee £80 Inclusive Practice Manager at: The continuing registration fee is Application handling fee [email protected] valid and payable between 1 March (for presently registered LLB students) £40 2015 and 1 November 2015. Individual module fee £400 The examination fees apply to students Armed Forces (includes an examination attempt) entering the 2016 examinations and Extension of registration fee £200 are payable between 30 November Students who are members or ex- (per annum, per Individual module) 2015 and the examination entry members of the UK Armed Forces deadline date, 1 February 2016. should note that the University of London Re-sit fee (for one paper) £200 has been approved by the Ministry of Other fees (where applicable) Defence in support of the Enhanced Financial assistance Learning Credits (ELC) Scheme (ELC Late registration fee* £100 Provider Reference Number 1284). The Undergraduate UK students may be Scheme provides financial support to Fees are subject to annual review. able to apply for a part-time tuition eligible Service personnel who wish to The University reserves the right fee loan to cover the cost of your enhance their educational or vocational to amend previously announced registration and examination entry fees. achievements. The ELC Administration fees, if necessary. Please see the Service website can be found at: For full details on eligibility criteria opposite page for fee examples. enhancedlearningcredits.co.uk please visit: gov.uk/student-finance All fees must be paid in pounds sterling Alternatively some employers in both and can be paid online via the student the public and private sector may be portal using a credit/ debit card willing to consider offering financial Other costs (Visa, MasterCard), by Western Union assistance to their employees. Quick Pay, banker’s draft/cheque or In addition to the fees payable international money/postal order, made to the University, you should payable to ‘The University of London’. Students with also budget for the cost of: *A late registration fee of £100 will be disabilities • purchasing textbooks charged if payment is not received • the cost of any course or by the deadlines specified for initial The University of London International tuition you choose to take or continuing registration. Programmes welcomes applications from • the cost of tuition you are required to disabled students and/or those who have take for the CertHE Common Law specific access requirements. • the fee levied by your local If you are disabled and/or have specific examination centre. access requirements, we will make every

28 Undergraduate study in Laws How much will my programme cost?

These examples are based on 2015–2016 fees and do not reflect year-on-year increases.

LLB Standard Entry LLB Graduate Entry CertHE Common Law (QLD and Non QLD) (QLD and Non QLD) This example is for a degree student This example is for a degree student This example is for a degree student who completes in the minimum who completes in a three-year study who completes in the minimum one-year study period, without period, without resits. The study period two-year study period, without resits. The study period for the for the LLB Standard Entry is 3–8 years. resits. The study period for the CertHE Common Law is 1–5 years. LLB Graduate Entry is 2–8 years. Year 1 Level 4 Application fee £80 Year 1 Initial registration fee £800 Application fee £80 Initial registration fee £800 Examination fee £800 Initial registration fee £800 (the equivalent of four full modules) Examination fee £800 (four full modules) Examination fee £800 Total £1,600 (four full modules) Year 2 Please note: CertHE Common Law Continuing registration fee £368 Year 2 students must apply and pay tuition Continuing registration fee £368 fees to a teaching institution approved Examination fee £800 to teach the CertHE Common Law. (four full modules) Examination fee £1,000 (five full module) Year 3 Total £3,048 Continuing registration fee £368 Examination fee £800 (four full modules) Total £4,016

londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 29 Further information

Contact If you have any questions that are not answered by this prospectus please contact: The Student Advice Centre, University of London Senate House, Malet Street London WC1E 7HU, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)20 7862 8360 enquiries.londoninternational.ac.uk

Study programmes 2015–2016 We offer a wide range of study programmes, from full degree programmes to certificates and individual courses/modules. For further information visit londoninternational.ac.uk/courses

30 Undergraduate study in Laws Inclusive Practice Policy We are fully committed to the consideration of applications from students with special examination arrangements. If you need to make a request (such as additional time or special aids) please contact the ‘Inclusive Practice Manager’ for an application form at: [email protected]

Complaints procedure We aim to provide the highest quality service to our students. We endeavour to solve any problems you experience quickly and fairly. If, however, you wish to make a complaint our complaints procedure is published on our website and in our Student guide and Programme handbooks.

While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this prospectus is accurate at the date of publication (April 2015), all matters that it covers may be subject to change from time to time, both before and after a student has registered. In particular, information about the structure and content of programmes is subject to confirmation in the Regulations and registered students should refer to these. All fees are subject to annual review. The University does not intend by publication or distribution of this prospectus to create any contractual or other legal relation with applicants, registered students, their advisers or any other persons. You are strongly advised to check our website (londoninternational.ac.uk) for any revisions to this prospectus. We advise you to check local recognition criteria in your own country before applying for any qualification listed in this prospectus. This prospectus is issued free by the University of London.

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