Undergraduate programmes in Law Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Diploma in Law and Diploma in the Common Law by distance and fl exible learning 2011–2012 Academic direction by: Birkbeck King’s College London The London School of Economics and Political Science Queen Mary School of Oriental and African Studies UCL (University College London) www.londoninternational.ac.uk/llb Undergraduate study in Laws Glossary of terms n Credit transfer – Recognition Birkbeck, King’s College London, n Regulations – The rules governing of prior university study for the LSE, Queen Mary, School of Oriental the structure and content of your purpose of admitting students and African Studies, and UCL programme, as well as progression for Graduate Entry or accepting (University College London). and assessment details. The individual courses as completed. n Laws Skills Portfolio – For regulations for all our programmes n Examination entry – The form that a Qualifying Law Degree, can be found online at: www. you fi ll in to register for examinations. fi nal-year students submit londoninternational.ac.uk/ n Graduate Entry Route – If you evidence of attainment in legal current_students/general_ already have a full fi rst degree research and other skills. resources/regulations/index.shtml (acceptable to the University) you n Individual course – If you meet the n University of London International may opt for this study route, where entrance requirements you may Programmes – The framework nine courses are studied instead of 12. choose to study one or more of by which someone is able to earn n Intermediate courses – The fi rst the courses from the syllabus as a a University of London award group of courses that you will individual course. You may choose without attending a College or study and be examined in. to be examined on this course and, Institute of the University. n International Programmes on passing, will receive a certifi cate. n Year – In the description of student – A student registered n Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) – degree structures, 'Year' is used for a programme of study A degree that satisfi es the legal to indicate the stage of study. It with the University of London professional bodies’ requirements does not mean, for example, that International Programmes. for the Academic Stage of legal Scheme B has to be completed in n Laws Consortium – The academic training for England and Wales, four years. You have up to eight direction for the Laws programmes and enables students to enter the years to complete your degree. by distance and fl exible learning Vocational Stage of training as a is provided by a consortium of solicitor or a barrister where they will those Colleges of the University gain practical knowledge and skills. that have a Law School/Faculty: www.londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 1 Contents Undergraduate study in Laws Key points 2 Graduate Entry Route F (Flexible) 15 Scholarships 38 The University of London Diploma in Law programme 17 Entrance requirements 40 International Programmes 3 Additional educational support 18 Application and registration process 42 Welcome to a global programme 4 Diploma in the Common Law Documentary evidence 44 Gaining a prestigious University of programme 24 Recognition of prior study 45 London qualifi cation 5 How you study 26 Qualifi cations for entrance 47 The Laws Consortium 6 Course outlines 29 Tests of profi ciency in English 56 Studying with the Laws Programme 9 Progressing through your Fees and contacts 58 LLB programme 11 study programme 34 Inclusive Practice Policy 60 LLB Schemes and Routes 12 The LLB as a Qualifying Law Degree Study programmes for 2011-2012 61 Scheme F (Flexible) 14 in England & Wales 36 Using this prospectus There is a colour coded band at the How to apply top of each page in this prospectus. General information The colour of this band either refers to the diff erent types of qualifi cations LLB Schemes A, B and F Recognition of prior study on off er or to a specifi c piece of Qualifi cations for entrance information that you might need. The Graduate Entry red colour used as banding on this Routes A, B and F page refers to any general information related to the University or the suite Diploma in Law of qualifi cations. A guide to the other colours used for diff erent types of Diploma in the Common law qualifi cations is listed on the right. Key dates Application deadline: LLB/Diploma in the Common Law Note: Diploma in Law students and You can apply throughout the year, registration deadline: 30 November* those who wish to receive institutional but we strongly advise you to apply support for the LLB should contact the Diploma in Law registration teaching institution, which may require as early as possible. Applications deadline: 31 October* you to make an earlier application. must be received no later than: n 17 September* Examinations take place: May/June (students resident outside the EU) * In the year before you intend to n 17 October* sit your fi rst examinations. (students resident within the EU) 2 Undergraduate study in Laws Key points: Information about studying on the Laws programmes n Benefi t from the academic n Achieve a degree with the a fast track for those who already leadership of the Colleges of reputation as an ‘international gold have an undergraduate degree. the University of London. standard’ in legal education. n Choose from six pathways, allowing n Develop your critical-thinking, n Gain a Qualifying Law Degree you to pace your studies to fi t in with analytical and organisational that allows you to progress onto work and family commitments. skills – essential for any career training as a solicitor or barrister in n The Diploma in the Common Law in legal practice or business. many jurisdictions worldwide. enables you to gain knowledge and n Be confi dent in the rigour n Take advantage of a range of entry expertise in English common law. and objectivity of University levels, whatever your previous of London examinations. educational background, including www.londoninternational.ac.uk/llb 3 The University of London International Programmes Welcome from Professor Geoff rey Crossick, Vice-Chancellor, University of London and Professor Jonathan Kydd, Dean, University of London International Programmes 190 countries, bringing the awards are recognised worldwide University to you through for their quality and value, and that distance and flexible learning. students benefi t from the academic For more than 150 years, the As a family of world-class rigour and cutting-edge research University of London International institutions, the University has a undertaken within the Colleges. Programmes has been offering reputation for academic distinction Studying with the University degree programmes to students all in teaching and research, both in of London is one of the greatest over the world. It has always prided the UK and internationally. Ranging investments you can make in yourself. itself on being an international from education to management, We look forward to welcoming institution and its International and from law to philosophy, all of you into our global community of Programmes demonstrates this our programmes are developed by students and wish you every success. inclusive outlook. Today, it has academics within the Colleges of 50,000 students studying in over the University. This ensures that our Fact fi le The University of London those who either could not or n The University of London The University of London is one of did not wish to come to London International Programmes is the leading universities both in the to study. This anticipated recent the world’s oldest provider UK and internationally. Its world- developments in open, distance of degrees through distance class federation of 19 Colleges and fl exible learning by more and fl exible learning. and a number of smaller specialist than 100 years. Academics n Today, we have over 50,000 Institutes provides an unrivalled who teach and assess campus- students worldwide studying range of education opportunities of based students develop and on 100-plus degrees, outstanding breadth and quality. write the study materials for our diplomas and certifi cates. The University is unique in its size programmes. They also set the n Former students and and federal structure. Today, the exam papers and mark the scripts. alumni include seven Nobel federation includes specialised Robust quality assurance Prize winners, leaders of Colleges such as the Royal Veterinary mechanisms have been endorsed Commonwealth countries, College, while others such as by the Quality Assurance Agency government ministers, UCL and LSE are multi-faculty. – the UK’s independent body for renowned authors, academics, With the establishment of its safeguarding the quality and judges and business leaders. International Programmes in 1858, standards of Higher Education. n Our reputation internationally the University broke new ground continues to ensure by opening up its awards to our graduates are to be found in leading positions around the world. n We have an active Alumni Association which off ers unique networking opportunities. 4 Undergraduate study in Laws Welcome to a global programme Professor Jenny Hamilton Director, University of London Undergraduate Laws Programme Why study law world who have obtained their law degree the transferable skills that come with the with the University through the University of London. study of law such as mental dexterity of London A law degree is the usual starting point to and problem-solving abilities. You Undergraduate qualifying for legal practice in the ‘common might be a special issue campaigner, Laws law’ world. The common law tradition lobbyist, or might want to fi nd out more Programme? In a world where degrees entails a distinctive approach based on the about how law works and possibly and degree providers are proliferating, centrality of case law and the techniques of go on to higher academic studies.