Law (JD Pathway) LLB (Hons) — 2027 entry

In order to study law, it is necessary to understand what the law is, where it comes from and how it operates and evolves. This three-week intensive module will equip students with a foundation of knowledge of the English legal system and its personnel, principles and policies and introduce the skills needed to study the law effectively. It will also situate the legal system of England and Wales within the context of other legal systems allowing students to understand the interrelation between English law, European law and international law. In essence, the module will provide a foundation of knowledge and skills that will enable students to embark on their study of law with confidence.

The module is a core subject for a qualifying legal degree as required by the Bar Council to qualify as a barrister and a core subject to be examined later as part of the Solicitors¿ Qualifying Exam. It introduces students to constitutionalism and constitutional law, offering a comparative understanding of the nature and point of constitutions. It delves into the specific constitutional arrangements of the UK (nature of the UK constitution, sources and principles) and the key institutions and concepts such as Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Rule of Law. It then explores these against the specific situations influenced by these aspects such as EU membership, devolution, and participation within the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This module serves as a basis for several modules that follow later in the degree. For example, it introduces the key judicial review concepts that are involved in Public Law 2 (Level 5) and the institutional aspects and domestic legal considerations arising from EU membership that are further covered in the EU Law module (Level 5). It also explains the mechanics of the Human Rights Act which, as well as being relevant to Public Law 2, is relevant to many optional subjects at Level 6 such as Family Law, Medical Law, and the Law of Evidence. Where relevant the module makes comparisons with the constitutional arrangements of other jurisdictions (e.g.US and many continental jurisdictions such as Germany and Spain) and accordingly students can expect to obtain an awareness of intercultural variations in constitutional frameworks.

The Tort module introduces key concepts of Tort Law and then considers these in the context of current litigation, legal practice and legal academic theories. The content will introduce students to the concepts, terminology and policies relevant to modern tort law (including tort as a means of compensating victims and as a loss distribution mechanism), as well as considering its historical origins, theoretical justifications, and the potential impact on tort law of Human Rights. Students will be encouraged to consider and debate practical application of tort law principles by UK courts and practitioners. Specific doctrinal topics may include, among others: the tort of negligence, including defences and remedies; vicarious liability; discrete areas of liability such as psychiatric harm, occupiers' liability and pure economic harm; product liability; and torts protecting interests in personal integrity and land. Students will have the opportunity to develop their academic skills of legal research, legal writing, critical analysis and problem solving through the use of both real case examples and tailored case studies. The Tort module satisfies part of the Law of Obligations, as required by the qualifying law degree (QLD) and introduces students to a core component of the foundations of legal knowledge, which are relevant to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), Bar Training Courses and other graduate legal career pathways. It complements the other modules required by the QLD and provides a strong foundation for optional modules such as Core Issues in Private Law or Medical Law & Ethics.Appropriate use of AI is addressed through critical review of AI-suggested sources, consideration of evolving case law and links to current awareness; as well as input from the Academic Skills and Development team (for example, during revision & consolidation lectures). The module is also structured to embed key employability skills, such as active listening and structured note-taking.

The module considers the role of contract law in providing a basis for commercial and individual transactions. The creation, nature and contents of a legally enforceable agreement and the issues and controversies, which arise in this regard, will be explored and discussed. The course will also cover the effects of a breach of contract and the factors which vitiate the validity and enforceability of contracts. The ethical values, philosophical principles and practical implications relating to enforceability of contracts will be explored. The course will focus on the nature of a contract in English Law and the roles of common law, equity and statute.

This module introduces students to the fundamental principles of criminal liability and to the social, political and economic context in which they operate. It covers a range of fatal, non-fatal, sexual and property offences as well as a selection of defences that may be available to allow a defendant either to reduce their liability or to avoid liability altogether. Interwoven throughout the module are theoretical debates about the nature and purpose of criminal law and its role in society thus providing students with an accessible introduction to complex concepts such as paternalism, liberalism and autonomy using real-world illustrations from the news media and fiction. Students are encouraged to look at their world around them and see the criminal law in action and think about the role that it plays in shaping behaviour in society. The emphasis is on developing a critical approach to the criminal law whilst ensuring that students have a firm understanding of core legal principles and their operation. The module is designed around three themes to encourage students to look at the criminal law in an evaluative way: (1) the relationship between objectivity and subjectivity and the consequences of a shift from one to the other; (2) the conflict between principle and policy and (3) the shifting boundaries of criminal liability.

The module examines UK administrative law and the political, legal, constitutional and historical, context in which it operates. It focuses on the principles and practice of judicial review, the legal proceedings by which the courts are asked to determine the lawfulness of decisions made in relation to the exercise of public functions. Administrative law builds on the basic principles of constitutional law that students are introduced to in year 1. Administrative law is a core law subject, and it forms part of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). As such the knowledge and skills developed throughout the module will be essential for entering the legal profession as a practitioner.

Canadian Constitutional Law provides students with an understanding of the principles of public law in Canada, including the constitutional law of Canada, including federalism and the distribution of legislative powers, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, human rights principles and the rights of Aboriginal peoples of Canada. The module introduces students to six major characteristics of the Canadian Constitution: parliamentary democracy, the rule of law, judicial independence, federalism, respect for individual and group rights and respect for Aboriginal rights.

This module introduces students to selected topics of European Union (EU) law, to complement their learning in Public Law I, and to complement engagement with other legal subjects where an understanding of EU law is beneficial such as trade, environment and competition law. The module is tailored to provide students with an understanding of the dynamic legal relations between the UK and EU since the Brexit referendum in 2016. The module aims, through the use of selected topics or case studies, to deepen students' understanding of how EU law remains of ongoing importance to the UK.

Foundations of Canadian Law provides students with an introduction to Canada¿s legal system and to the role of law in Canadian society, including theories of law, sources of law, the relationship of Aboriginal Peoples with the Canadian State, the fundamental principles of the Canadian legal system, the branches of Canadian government including parliament, the executive and the courts, principles of statutory interpretation, and judicial review.

Welcome to the exciting world of Equity! In this course we will explore the fundamental principles of Equity as well as its greatest creation - the trust. The course is an introduction to the subject but is meant to give you a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of Equity.

This module introduces learners to the principles of law regulating real property in England and Wales. It will orient learners towards understanding how legal and beneficial title to land is obtained and evidenced and how other legal and equitable rights in land are created and exercised. This module will also introduce learners to the fundaments of the land registration system and explore key aspects of the mortgagor and mortgagee relationship and that of the landlord tenant relationship within the leasehold estate. This module builds on and develops the following key academic and professional skills gained during Year 1 of the LLB: case reading, statutory interpretation, problem solving, critical analysis, legal research and time management.

In order to study law, it is necessary to understand what the law is, where it comes from and how it operates and evolves. This three-week intensive module will equip students with a foundation of knowledge of the English legal system and its personnel, principles and policies and introduce the skills needed to study the law effectively. It will also situate the legal system of England and Wales within the context of other legal systems allowing students to understand the interrelation between English law, European law and international law. In essence, the module will provide a foundation of knowledge and skills that will enable students to embark on their study of law with confidence.

The module is a core subject for a qualifying legal degree as required by the Bar Council to qualify as a barrister and a core subject to be examined later as part of the Solicitors¿ Qualifying Exam. It introduces students to constitutionalism and constitutional law, offering a comparative understanding of the nature and point of constitutions. It delves into the specific constitutional arrangements of the UK (nature of the UK constitution, sources and principles) and the key institutions and concepts such as Parliamentary Sovereignty and the Rule of Law. It then explores these against the specific situations influenced by these aspects such as EU membership, devolution, and participation within the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This module serves as a basis for several modules that follow later in the degree. For example, it introduces the key judicial review concepts that are involved in Public Law 2 (Level 5) and the institutional aspects and domestic legal considerations arising from EU membership that are further covered in the EU Law module (Level 5). It also explains the mechanics of the Human Rights Act which, as well as being relevant to Public Law 2, is relevant to many optional subjects at Level 6 such as Family Law, Medical Law, and the Law of Evidence. Where relevant the module makes comparisons with the constitutional arrangements of other jurisdictions (e.g.US and many continental jurisdictions such as Germany and Spain) and accordingly students can expect to obtain an awareness of intercultural variations in constitutional frameworks.

The Tort module introduces key concepts of Tort Law and then considers these in the context of current litigation, legal practice and legal academic theories. The content will introduce students to the concepts, terminology and policies relevant to modern tort law (including tort as a means of compensating victims and as a loss distribution mechanism), as well as considering its historical origins, theoretical justifications, and the potential impact on tort law of Human Rights. Students will be encouraged to consider and debate practical application of tort law principles by UK courts and practitioners. Specific doctrinal topics may include, among others: the tort of negligence, including defences and remedies; vicarious liability; discrete areas of liability such as psychiatric harm, occupiers' liability and pure economic harm; product liability; and torts protecting interests in personal integrity and land. Students will have the opportunity to develop their academic skills of legal research, legal writing, critical analysis and problem solving through the use of both real case examples and tailored case studies. The Tort module satisfies part of the Law of Obligations, as required by the qualifying law degree (QLD) and introduces students to a core component of the foundations of legal knowledge, which are relevant to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), Bar Training Courses and other graduate legal career pathways. It complements the other modules required by the QLD and provides a strong foundation for optional modules such as Core Issues in Private Law or Medical Law & Ethics.Appropriate use of AI is addressed through critical review of AI-suggested sources, consideration of evolving case law and links to current awareness; as well as input from the Academic Skills and Development team (for example, during revision & consolidation lectures). The module is also structured to embed key employability skills, such as active listening and structured note-taking.

The module considers the role of contract law in providing a basis for commercial and individual transactions. The creation, nature and contents of a legally enforceable agreement and the issues and controversies, which arise in this regard, will be explored and discussed. The course will also cover the effects of a breach of contract and the factors which vitiate the validity and enforceability of contracts. The ethical values, philosophical principles and practical implications relating to enforceability of contracts will be explored. The course will focus on the nature of a contract in English Law and the roles of common law, equity and statute.

This module introduces students to the fundamental principles of criminal liability and to the social, political and economic context in which they operate. It covers a range of fatal, non-fatal, sexual and property offences as well as a selection of defences that may be available to allow a defendant either to reduce their liability or to avoid liability altogether. Interwoven throughout the module are theoretical debates about the nature and purpose of criminal law and its role in society thus providing students with an accessible introduction to complex concepts such as paternalism, liberalism and autonomy using real-world illustrations from the news media and fiction. Students are encouraged to look at their world around them and see the criminal law in action and think about the role that it plays in shaping behaviour in society. The emphasis is on developing a critical approach to the criminal law whilst ensuring that students have a firm understanding of core legal principles and their operation. The module is designed around three themes to encourage students to look at the criminal law in an evaluative way: (1) the relationship between objectivity and subjectivity and the consequences of a shift from one to the other; (2) the conflict between principle and policy and (3) the shifting boundaries of criminal liability.

The module examines UK administrative law and the political, legal, constitutional and historical, context in which it operates. It focuses on the principles and practice of judicial review, the legal proceedings by which the courts are asked to determine the lawfulness of decisions made in relation to the exercise of public functions. Administrative law builds on the basic principles of constitutional law that students are introduced to in year 1. Administrative law is a core law subject, and it forms part of the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). As such the knowledge and skills developed throughout the module will be essential for entering the legal profession as a practitioner.

Canadian Constitutional Law provides students with an understanding of the principles of public law in Canada, including the constitutional law of Canada, including federalism and the distribution of legislative powers, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, human rights principles and the rights of Aboriginal peoples of Canada. The module introduces students to six major characteristics of the Canadian Constitution: parliamentary democracy, the rule of law, judicial independence, federalism, respect for individual and group rights and respect for Aboriginal rights.

This module introduces students to selected topics of European Union (EU) law, to complement their learning in Public Law I, and to complement engagement with other legal subjects where an understanding of EU law is beneficial such as trade, environment and competition law. The module is tailored to provide students with an understanding of the dynamic legal relations between the UK and EU since the Brexit referendum in 2016. The module aims, through the use of selected topics or case studies, to deepen students' understanding of how EU law remains of ongoing importance to the UK.

Foundations of Canadian Law provides students with an introduction to Canada¿s legal system and to the role of law in Canadian society, including theories of law, sources of law, the relationship of Aboriginal Peoples with the Canadian State, the fundamental principles of the Canadian legal system, the branches of Canadian government including parliament, the executive and the courts, principles of statutory interpretation, and judicial review.

Welcome to the exciting world of Equity! In this course we will explore the fundamental principles of Equity as well as its greatest creation - the trust. The course is an introduction to the subject but is meant to give you a comprehensive understanding of the foundations of Equity.

This module introduces learners to the principles of law regulating real property in England and Wales. It will orient learners towards understanding how legal and beneficial title to land is obtained and evidenced and how other legal and equitable rights in land are created and exercised. This module will also introduce learners to the fundaments of the land registration system and explore key aspects of the mortgagor and mortgagee relationship and that of the landlord tenant relationship within the leasehold estate. This module builds on and develops the following key academic and professional skills gained during Year 1 of the LLB: case reading, statutory interpretation, problem solving, critical analysis, legal research and time management.

Students have the option to undertake a work placement, study exchange abroad, or work/study exchange combination. This module supports students' development of personal and professional attitudes and abilities appropriate to a Professional Training placement. It supports and facilitates self-reflection and transfer of learning from their Professional Training placement experiences to their final year of study and their future employment in diverse global contexts. The module is concerned with Personal and Professional Development towards holistic academic and non-academic learning, and is a process that involves self-reflection, documented via the creation of a personal record, planning and monitoring progress towards the achievement of personal objectives. Development and learning may occur before and during the placement/study exchange, and this is reflected in the assessment model as a progressive process. Additionally, the module aims to enable students to evidence and evaluate their placement/study exchange experiences and transfer that learning to other situations through written and presentation skills.