LLB (Hons) Law Degree. (UCAS Code: M100)

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1 LLB (Hons) Law Degree (UCAS Code: M100)

2 Shaping your life in law Since law was first taught at the University of Hertfordshire 40 years ago we have helped over 10,000 students to successful legal careers. We are now nationally and internationally recognised as a leading innovator in legal education and are committed to providing you with a creative, ambitious and studentcentred undergraduate experience, supporting all the way to excel in your chosen career and beyond. Studying at UH has enabled me to reach my full potential and go beyond that which was expected of me. My fellow students, and all the academic and supportive staff have all contributed in one way or another to my achievements, and the encouragement has been amazing. My aim to become a barrister is becoming more and more realistic each day. Twanieka Alcindor, LLB Graduate and winner of an Inner Temple Scholarship.

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4 The Professional LLB At the heart of our professional LLB Programme is flexibility, innovation and excellence. Our LLB will give you an experience that s absolutely dedicated to helping you to think and act like a lawyer. Our students have consistently provided first-class feedback about the quality of our teaching and their own educational experience with us. Committed to innovative teaching, our knowledge-based and skills-based lectures blend the best of traditional teaching styles with dynamic online technologies, ensuring that our LLB remains at the forefront of pioneering legal education and responsive to the changes in the legal profession. We don t just teach you the law. We explain in detail how the law applies to any given situation. Learning is consolidated in 2-hour workshops allowing you space to develop ideas and strengthen your understanding. With convenient routes of study (including daytime study, evening seminars, online seminars and weekend study), our LLB responds to the time pressures of today s student. Our assessment strategy is one of the most advanced and innovative in the sector and by the time you graduate you will have drafted a contract, taken part in mediation, mooted in replica crown court and provided legal advice. Our original approach prepares you for life as a legal practitioner as you engage with the practical skills needed by employers today. If this isn t enough, on graduation you will also become a Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, providing you with a stand-out CV when you start looking for employment.

5 What you will study Preparing you for practice in the 21st century Legal Processes, Ethics and Skills Year one Constitutional and Contract Law Administrative Law Criminal Law Year two European Law Law of Tort Land Law One option from: Family Law Commercial Law Evidence Government & Politics Year three Equity and Trusts Plus any three options listed below: Legal Governance, Risk Management & Compliance Human Rights and Civil Liberties International Law and Politics Electronic and Mobile Commerce Law Company Law International Commercial Law Intellectual Property Medical Law Employment Law Jurisprudence Dissertation The support we offer you A designated Student Support Tutor, who will be your point of contact during your time with us. Tailored careers advice in the form of handbooks, drop-in services (such as advice on your CV) and bespoke information sessions. A Law Student Link who will be your point of contact in the lead up to registration. Substantial module guides for each module you study. Flexibility to allow you to study for your degree while balancing other commitments. Consolidation classes in the lead up to examinations and substantial feedback on returned assessment. A Learning Resources Centre open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Frequent networking opportunities with members of the legal profession. Numerous extra and co-curricular activities to put your understanding of the law into practice such as Law Clinic, Streetlaw, Advocacy and Debating. Lectures to download and watch at your leisure.

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7 I have experienced a friendly and positive learning environment. It has been great to know that I have support from the School and that so much has been made available to me. I would pick this Law School every time. Comment from the National Student Survey Further details Please contact the School s Admissions Tutor: K.Rogers@herts.ac.uk Tel: Or visit us at: go.herts.ac.uk/law Entry requirements 320 UCAS tariff points, plus GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or better (or university recognised equivalent). For more information on the UCAS tariff point system, please visit Start Dates September or January Where you will study Based at the modern De Havilland Campus in Hatfield, we are one of the largest and most innovative law schools in the UK, with much to offer our students. The campus is home to a new 10m Law Court Building with state-of-the-art facilities, including a replica Crown Court, pioneering Law Clinic and a unique Mediation Centre. There s a 24-hour Learning Resources Centre with more than 1200 study places, 600 computer workstations and an array of single and group study rooms. You ll also have access to our intranet, StudyNet: an online university system available round the clock from any location allowing you to carry on your studies and stay in touch wherever you are.

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