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LEEDS LAW SCHOOL 1 Contents About Leeds Law School 3 Undergraduate Courses 5-7 Law 9-10 Law with Criminology 6 Carnegie Business Centurions 7 Student Life at Leeds Law School 9 Legal Leeds 10 Leeds: Live it, Love it, Met it 13 Leeds Met Residences 14 Student Profiles 15-17
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LEEDS LAW SCHOOL 3 Welcome to Leeds Law School Leeds Metropolitan University: for learning, for careers, for life Welcome to Leeds Law School where we pride ourselves on providing a friendly and supportive teaching environment for all our students. We offer a full range of student-centred undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses, as well as having a fully established research community in the Law Research Unit to ensure that you become a sought after professional in today s fast paced legal environment. Law School will help you to gain a head start in the employment market through hands-on experience with top firms helping you to maximise your career opportunities. We believe in investing in first class facilities for our students and teaching at Leeds Law School is delivered at the prestigious Cloth Hall Court in the heart of legal Leeds. This premier location gives students the opportunity to engage and build relationships with many legal professionals during their studies. Cloth Hall Court has excellent facilities including modern lecture theatres and seminar rooms, a mock court room, a careers room and a dedicated resource room including computers and extensive texts. It also includes a skills suite which can be used by students for video recording oral skills including advocacy, interviewing and presentations. Leeds Law School facilitates a stimulating and innovative learning environment for its students. We provide high quality learning and teaching and put this at the heart of everything we do, nurturing opportunities for progression and lifelong learning. We have excellent links with the legal community, helping employability skills and preparing you for the world of work. Studying in the
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LEEDS LAW SCHOOL 5 Undergraduate Courses LLB (HONS) LAW The LLB (Hons) Law is a qualifying law degree. This means that it has been recognised by professional legal bodies as fulfilling the academic stage of your legal training should you want to go on to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. For many this will be the first opportunity to study law, therefore, the course is designed to give students an experience of the substantive law areas whilst also learning the legal skills required for further study. Once you have completed the course you are qualified to progress to the vocational stage of training for solicitors and barristers. In addition to the compulsory subjects which make up the qualifying law degree you may choose from a wide range of electives, or options, which provide you with an opportunity to study, in detail, specialist areas of law ranging from intellectual property to medical law. COURSE STRUCTURE Level 1 Semesters 1 & 2 Contract Law Law & Legal Skills 1 and PACE (Personal, Academic & Career Effectiveness) Property & Trusts 1 The Law of the Constitution Law of Tort Civil Liberties Studying with us at our purpose-built Cloth Hall Court premises in the heart of the city s legal district will open up a range of career options. Many of our students go on to practice as solicitors and barristers. Others pursue careers in areas such as education, finance, industry, the police and the probation service.
6 visit www.leedsmet.ac.uk/fbl for more information Level 2 Semesters 3 & 4 Criminal Law European Union Law Property & Trusts 2 Further Principles of Trusts Elective Choices Level 3 Semesters 5 & 6 Further Principles of Land Law Students select 7 option modules at level 3 and 2 at level 2 from a range which may include the following: Company Law Consumer Law Criminal Justice, Procedure & Human Rights Criminal Procedure & Evidence Dissertation Discrimination Law Employment Law Environmental Law 1 & 2 Estate Planning & Retirement Family Law Child Law Foundations of Criminal Evidence Immigration Law Intellectual Property 1 Jurisprudence Medical Law Mental Health and the Law Sports Law BA (HONS) LAW WITH CRIMINOLOGY The BA (Hons) Law with Criminology has been designed for students who have an interest in law and criminology. This flexible and innovative course will maximise your opportunities in the legal and criminal justice sector. The BA (Hons) Law with Criminology is a qualifying law degree. This degree will offer you a variety on learning experiences and allow students to develop the necessary skills for working within the legal profession or criminal justice sector. In the later stages of the degree students can tailor their degree towards specific areas of interest through the many electives options with law and/or criminology. This joint award allows you to study all the legal foundation subjects needed for a qualifying law degree and also focus on the study of criminology. This award enables you to learn the key legal concepts whilst gaining an understanding of the main theories and principles connected with criminology. You also learn about important legal principles and their impact on society. Many of our students go on to practice as solicitors and barristers. Others pursue careers in areas such as education, the police, victim support services, youth offenders and the probation service.
LEEDS LAW SCHOOL 7 COURSE STRUCTURE Level 1 Semesters 1 & 2 Law & Legal Skills Property & Trusts 1 Criminal Law Crime, Justice & Society 1 & 2 Law of Tort Level 2 Semesters 3 & 4 Property & Trusts 2 and 3 Principles of Contract European law Contemporary Criminological Theory Research Strategies, Methods & Theories Children, Young People, Crime & Criminology Psychology of Crime Level 3 Semesters 5 & 6 Public Law Investigative Psychology Advanced Surveillance, IT & Crime Globalisation & Crime Students also have the opportunity to take elective choices which can be from either the Law or Criminology courses, or a mixture of both. PART-TIME STUDY Part-time routes are available should you wish to take advantage of more flexible and longer term study. Studying part-time can be an attractive option if you are already in work or have family or other commitments and usually involves studying over four of five years. Please note that part-time study also takes place during the day. Your fees will be relative to the time spent studying. Please call our Admissions team on 0113 812 6127 for more details. ASSESSMENT Assessment on these courses is through a combination of examinations, coursework, assignments, group-work, projects and case studies. The variety of assessments allows you to develop and demonstrate your knowledge and understanding, and depends in part upon your choice of elective modules in the final year. The elective choices include, for example, an optional dissertation. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS UCAS tariff points: 260 points overall, to include a minimum of 160 from 6/12 unit awards. Required GCSE s: English Language and Maths grade C or above (or equivalent). IELTS: 6.0 or equivalent. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Our graduates are equipped with the crucial skills needed to gain a competitive advantage when starting their career within or outside law and take up opportunities in both commercial and noncommercial organisations. Our excellent graduate employment rate highlights the quality of our graduates 93% of our students gain employment or go on to further study within six months of graduation. Recent graduates have taken up roles such as Legal Assistants, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, Case Workers and Legal Secretaries. Many of our undergraduate students continue at Leeds Law School in order to complete the Legal Practice Course (LPC) which provides the taught part of the vocational stage of training required by the Law Society for entry to the solicitor s profession. CARNEGIE BUSINESS CENTURIONS Here at Leeds Met, we think it s crucial to maintain and build links with key business and civic leaders by ensuring our staff and students interact with key influencers in the region. The Faculty of Business & Law is dedicated to providing students with a programme of up-to-date and real advice from local Business Centurions who will share their knowledge and expertise of working in such a fast-paced industry. Leeds Law School can look forward to guest lectures from national and international organisations focusing on topics such as corporate law, how to run a law firm, mergers and acquisitions (M & A), running a professional business service and civic life.
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LEEDS LAW SCHOOL 9 Student Life at Leeds Law School STUDENT LAW SOCIETY The Student Law Society is one of the most successful and active groups within Leeds Met Students Union, with over 500 members. This student led society organises a variety of events for students within the Law School. These range from social events to guest lectures from leading lawyers in the legal community both are designed to enhance members experience during their time at Leeds Met. The Law Society committee members are also there to provide support to students within the society. Whether a student is experiencing problems of a personal or academic nature, the Law Society will help direct them to the people who can help. MOOTING COMPETITIONS Students in the Law School often take part in both internal and external mooting competitions. A moot is an oral presentation of a legal issue or problem. It gives law students from universities accross the UK the opportunity to gain experience in their future roles as advocates. One of the most prestigious mooting competitions in the country which our students have taken part in is the EDU Essex Court Chambers, which is open to any university with an undergraduate law programme. The final of this competition is held in a real courtroom at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, before a panel of three judges. STREETLAW Many students in the Law Society also take part in the Streetlaw project, this student-led initiative provides interactive workshops in schools. These workshops cover areas central to the citizenship element of the national curriculum such as the debate around anti-social behaviour legislation and young people s legal rights and responsibilities. These workshops are an excellent way to inform young people about their responsibilities to society and the implications of breaking the law. Not only is joining the Streetlaw Society a great way of making new friends but also provides students with an opportunity to enhance their CV.
10 visit www.leedsmet.ac.uk/fbl for more information LEGAL LEEDS Students within the Law School have the opportunity to build links with top law firms in the local community through their studies and extra-curricular activities. High attaining students are often awarded with cash prizes and work experience with firms in Leeds. SISTERS MAKE MOOT POINT Sister students, Lauren and Eva Darling won the 2009 Mooting Competition held in Cloth Hall Court s Mock Courtroom and were awarded five days work experience by the competition judge Jonathan Godfrey at Park Lane Plowden Chambers. BEST STUDENT ON FAMILY LAW Sannia Aqeel became the first student at Leeds Law School to win the best student on the Family Law module. Her efforts were commended by national law firm Mills & Reeve LLP, sponsors of the award who offered Sannia one week s work experience and a cash prize of 100. LEEDS LEGAL ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION Leeds Law School students won first, second and third place at the 2009 Leeds Legal Essay Writing Competition. Open to Leeds 2500 law students, the competition gives students the opportunity to exlpore a legal topic of interest to them. ANNUAL LAW BALL Each year, students from the Law School celebrate the end of the academic year in style with the Annual Law Ball. The most glamourous event of the Student Law Society s calendar, the event usually includes a champagne reception, fourcourse meal and live music. Winner Tom Royston received 1000 and a summer placement with Lupton Fawcett, whilst runnerup Corrine Manfield earned herself 250 and a placement with Shulmans Solicitors. The third place student, also from Leeds Law School won a placement with law firm Pinsent Masons. The Law Ball provides the perfect opportunity for Leeds Met s budding lawyers to celebrate their achievements over the course of the year. Each year the event is sponsored by one of the region s leading law firms and takes on a theme, which have included masquerade, 1950 s glamour and 007.
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LEEDS LAW SCHOOL 13 Leeds Live it, Love it, Met it Leeds: the most popular UK study destination Leeds has a thriving business community and is UK s largest centre for business and financial services outside of London. With a student population of over 200,000, Leeds is recognised as a major centre of learning and the fatest growing city in the UK. Our student friendly city is a passionate and culture rich place to be and it s multi-cultural and fastpaced environment caters for all tastes and styles. We have a broad range of cultural attractions including the theatre, opera, cinema, art galleries and museums, all of which is complimented by our stunning local countryside and the Yorkshire Dales. By day, Leeds is a prosperous legal centre, of which Leeds Met s Rose Bowl is placed at the heart. There is a diverse range of working opportunties for both placement and graduate destinations and many of our students remain in the city once they have finished their studies. to Leeds Carnegie games, or inspiring work placement opportunities. As a student in Leeds Law School you will have access to: Excellent sporting facilities & Sports Clubs Careers support External speakers programme Excellent IT facilities & 24 hour libraries Student Societies Student volunteering initiatives Teaching from experienced practitioners Exciting placement opportunities By nightfall, Leeds comes alive and the buzz of the city is something which attracts many of our students. With over 100 bars, 75 restauraunts and 25 nightclubs you can t help but have a good time here. Once you start at Leeds Met you will realise just how much our University is part of the city, through partnerships with local business, education and sports organisations. The University s special local relationships mean more opportunities for you, whether that s in the form of discounted tickets
14 visit www.leedsmet.ac.uk/fbl for more information WELCOME TO LEEDS MET RESIDENCES Here at Leeds Met we pride ourselves on giving our students a warm welcome and a sense of community. There are opportunities to get involved in so many initiatives undertaken by our Residential Officer team, locally known as ROs, from marathon running to masquerade balls and innumerable social functions - all in the name of fundraising for charity. With over 4500 bedrooms available across a wide range of accommodation, all located within easy travelling distance of our campuses, we are confident that your time spent in our halls will be so good you won t want to leave. Guaranteed Places We guarantee your accommodation if you accept either a firm unconditional offer a firm conditional offer from the University Students apply for accommodation using our online system which can be found on the accommodation website and bookings open in March each year. For more information on accommodation and details on all our residences please visit www.leedsmet.ac.uk/accommodation
LEEDS LAW SCHOOL 15 Student Profiles Kimberley Richardson is about to start level 3 of the LLB (Hons) Law course. What I like about Leeds Law School is how diverse it is and I really appreciate the relationship it has with the local law firms. I love Leeds, I have grown up here and really like the way the city is changing, it s great for student life and there are so many good restaurants and bars. Not only am I learning the essential skills for a career but I am also learning a great deal about what to do to get a training contract. Originally from Leeds she comments I love Leeds, I have grown up here and really like the way the city is changing, it s great for student life and there are so many good restaurants and bars. Kimberley would like to complete the Legal Practice Course (LPC) once she has finished her undergraduate studies and would really like to become a lecturer. Kimberley Richardson LLB (Hons) Law
16 visit www.leedsmet.ac.uk/fbl for more information Lombros Hadjikriakos from Cyprus has fulfilled his lifelong ambition to study law. He visited Leeds once when he was younger and always wanted to return. The knowledge I have gained at Leeds Met has provided a brilliant foundation for me to build on! It was four years of brilliance that got better and better. The facilities on offer here are amazing and I tried to use the gym as much as I could. I don t think a day passed when I didn t set foot in the library, I spent most of my time in there. It is a great place for learning, with great books and resources to use. Lombros would like to complete a Masters in Law and ultimatley wants to specialise in maritime law during his career the knowledge I have gained at Leeds Met has provided a brilliant foundation for me to build on! Lombros Hadjikriakos LLB (Hons) Law
LEEDS LAW SCHOOL 17 As a student, Amy became the driving force behind the Law Society as Master of Moots for two years. As part of her responsibility she went through hints and tips with fellow mooters and worked on past cases, legislation and skeleton arguments. She was also responsible for helping to organise two of the Annual Law Balls, describing this year s 1950s themed event as amazing. Earlier this year Amy was rewarded for her hard work when she received a Student Achievement Award for her work with the Law Society and the Students Union. Being part of the student societies was really important for me and gave me a wider university experience. Being part of the student societies was really important for me and gave me a wider university experience. Amy Lynn LLB (Hons) Law Law is one of those subjects that if you know you want to study, you should choose a good institution, Leeds Law School has a really good grasp of what students want and need! Amy feels that graduating with a 2:1 from Leeds Law School has really given her an advantage in applying for jobs and she looks forward to doing so once she has completed her Legal Practice Course (LPC).
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