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Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
| Lead College: | Laws Consortium - Birkbeck, King's College London, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), Queen Mary, School of Oriental and African Studies and UCL (University College London) |
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| When: | September 2010 |
| Where: | Palace House Campus |
| Who: | For those interested in a career in law, that wish to develop a critical awareness of the common law legal tradition and be able to apply analytical and problem-solving skills in a range of legal and non-legal settings. |
| Entry Requirements: | View information about entry requirements |
| Tuition Fees: | View information about tuition fees |
Course Features:
- Development of strong analytical and critical skills
- Development of sophisticated problem solving skills
Teaching and Learning:
You will receive weekly one-hour lectures that deliver core concepts and understanding. These are then supported by at least one seminar each week to consolidate and apply the learning achieved in lectures. Course notes are provided and closely linked with online library and learning facilities.
In addition to the lecture and seminar programme, you will receive regular skills-based and exam question focus support sessions to help you study effectively and to prepare for forthcoming exams. You will also receive regular academic assessment to monitor your progress and identify problems early on, so the academic team can tackle them. In the latter half of the second semester each year, you will receive intensive revision courses to help you prepare for the exams ahead.
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Year 1 (Semester 1 and 2)Your first year is spent in studying for the intermediate examination, the foundation for your LLB. |
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Intermediate examination (four subjects)
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Years 2 (Semester 3 and 4)In the second year, you will study for Part 1 of their final examination by taking the following subjects plus one option: |
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Final examination Part I (three subjects)
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AND one optional subject
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Years 3 (Semester 5 and 6)In their third and final year, you will take one further subject and choose three options from the list below: |
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Final examination Part II (one subject)
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AND three optional subjects from the following:
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| Information on allowable combinations and further options can be gained by contacting the Admissions Team who will be happy to help. | |
Support:
In addition to scheduled classes, you will receive additional support in a number of ways:
- An intensive induction to facilitate rapid adjustment to university life
- Skills-based workshops to help develop key academic and study skills
- Highly accessible tutors for additional academic guidance
- A personal supervisor with three scheduled meetings per year, together with unlimited ad hoc access
- Career planning from day one, with personal development planning, culminating in an optional internship programme.
- A rich programme of guest speakers from diverse backgrounds
- A wide range of supporting activities including a Dragons Den Competition, Investment Club and Entrepreneurial Society
- Help with finding accommodation in London
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