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The LLB law programmes provides a comprehensive foundation in various legal disciplines, preparing students for both academic excellence and practical application in the legal field. Each module covers a vital area of law, equipping future legal professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate complex legal issues.
1. Administrative Law
Administrative law deals with the powers and duties of administrative authorities, ensuring they act within the law. It covers judicial review, remedies against governmental decisions, and the principles of fairness, reasonableness, and proportionality in public decision-making. The module focuses on the relationship between government agencies and individuals, particularly concerning public law rights and remedies.
2. Civil and Criminal Procedure
This module addresses the procedures followed in civil and criminal courts. Civil procedure involves the rules for bringing a legal dispute to court, managing cases, and enforcing court orders, while criminal procedure encompasses the steps from the investigation of a crime through to trial and sentencing. Both involve understanding pre-trial and trial processes, appeals, and remedies.
3. Commercial Law
Commercial law governs business transactions, including contracts, the sale of goods, agency, and secured transactions. The module focuses on trade, consumer protection, credit agreements, and insurance, essential for students looking to practice in areas related to commerce and finance.
4. Company Law (Business Law)
Company law deals with the formation, regulation, and dissolution of companies. This includes corporate governance, the duties of directors, shareholder rights, mergers and acquisitions, and insolvency. The module explores the legal framework for companies and how the law supports business development while protecting stakeholders.
5. Constitutional Law
Constitutional law studies the fundamental principles that govern a state, focusing on the rule of law, separation of powers, and human rights protection. The module covers the constitution, both written and unwritten, the roles of parliament and the judiciary, and the protection of civil liberties.
6. Conflict of Laws (Private International Law)
Conflict of Laws addresses legal issues arising from cross-border disputes, focusing on which jurisdiction's law applies, how foreign judgments are recognised, and how to resolve cases with international elements. The module covers jurisdiction, choice of law, and enforcement of foreign judgments.
7. Contract Law
Contract law governs the creation and enforcement of agreements. This module explores the elements of a valid contract, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intent, as well as issues like misrepresentation, duress, breach, and remedies. It is fundamental for understanding business transactions and obligations.
8. Criminal Law
Criminal law defines what constitutes a crime and the consequences for breaking the law. This module covers offences like theft, murder, assault, and fraud, alongside defences such as insanity, self-defence, and consent. It involves understanding how legal principles are applied to criminal behaviour.
9. Criminal Practice (Criminal Litigation)
Criminal practice focuses on the procedural aspects of criminal cases, including investigation, prosecution, defence strategies, and appeals. The module covers the roles of different legal practitioners, trial preparation, and the presentation of evidence in criminal courts.
10. Dispute Resolution (Civil Litigation)
This module covers the processes used to resolve civil disputes, from negotiation and mediation to arbitration and litigation. It includes understanding the court system, procedural rules, and alternative dispute resolution methods, focusing on resolving conflicts efficiently and fairly.
11. Employment Law (Labour Law)
Employment law regulates the relationship between employers and employees, focusing on workers' rights and employer responsibilities. This module covers contracts of employment, unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, health and safety, and trade union law.
12. Equity and Trusts (Trusts Law)
Equity and trusts explore how the law mitigates the rigidity of common law by applying principles of fairness. Trust law involves managing property held by one party for the benefit of another. This module covers the creation and enforcement of trusts, fiduciary duties, and remedies in cases of breach.
13. EU Law
EU law governs the legal system of the European Union, focusing on its institutions, legislation, and principles of supremacy and direct effect. The module covers the relationship between EU law and national law, competition law, and the protection of individual rights under EU law.
14. Evidence
The law of evidence governs what information can be presented in court to prove or disprove facts in a case. This module covers the rules on admissibility, the burden and standard of proof, hearsay, witness testimony, and the use of forensic evidence.
15. Family Law
Family law deals with legal issues relating to family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. It also covers financial settlements and domestic violence, focusing on the welfare of children and the resolution of family disputes.
16. Intellectual Property
Intellectual property law protects creations of the mind, including inventions, literary works, designs, and trademarks. This module explores copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, emphasising how IP rights are created, enforced, and protected globally.
17. International Commercial Law
International commercial law governs cross-border business transactions, focusing on international trade, investment, and dispute resolution. The module includes topics like international sales contracts, shipping, arbitration, and international trade regulations.
18. International Human Rights Law
This module focuses on the protection of fundamental human rights under international law. It covers international treaties, regional human rights systems, and enforcement mechanisms for addressing violations, with a focus on the role of institutions like the United Nations.
19. International Protection of Human Rights
Similar to International Human Rights Law, this module delves into the international mechanisms and systems in place to protect human rights globally. It covers specific treaties, conventions, and the role of international courts like the European Court of Human Rights.
20. Introduction to Land Law
Land law deals with the rights and obligations related to the ownership and use of land. This introductory module covers the principles governing property ownership, leases, mortgages, and rights over land, such as easements and covenants.
21. Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Jurisprudence is the philosophy of law, exploring the nature and purpose of legal systems. This module covers theories like natural law, legal positivism, and critical legal studies, encouraging students to think critically about the role of law in society.
22. Legal System and Method
This module introduces the legal system and methods of legal reasoning and research. It covers the court structure, sources of law (such as case law and statutes), and the interpretation and application of legal rules in practice, focusing on building a strong foundation for legal study.
23. Property Practice
Property practice focuses on the practical aspects of property law, including conveyancing, leasing, and property finance. This module is essential for those interested in real estate law, covering the transactional aspects of property dealings and client advice.
24. Property Law (Land Law)
Land law examines the ownership, use, and transfer of land. It covers legal estates, interests in land, co-ownership, leases, mortgages, and licenses, offering students a deep understanding of how land is legally treated and the complexities of land ownership.
25. Public International Law
Public international law governs relations between states and international organisations. This module explores treaties, international dispute resolution, the law of the sea, human rights, and the use of force, focusing on how international law regulates state behaviour.
26. Public Law
Public law regulates the relationship between the state and individuals. It includes constitutional law, administrative law, and human rights law, focusing on how government actions can be challenged and held accountable.
27. Solicitors Accounts and Ethics
This module covers the rules governing solicitors' financial management and professional conduct. It includes ethical standards, handling client money, financial record-keeping, and compliance with regulatory frameworks to ensure integrity in legal practice.
28. The Law of Business Organisations
This module examines the legal framework surrounding various forms of business structures, such as partnerships, corporations, and sole proprietorships. It focuses on the formation, management, and dissolution of business entities and the rights and duties of stakeholders.
29. Tort Law
Tort law addresses civil wrongs that cause harm or loss to individuals, such as negligence, nuisance, defamation, and trespass. The module covers liability, defences, and remedies, with an emphasis on compensation for harm and the principles of responsibility.
30. Wills and Administration of Estates (Wills, Probate and Private Client)
This module deals with the law concerning wills, intestacy, and the administration of estates. It covers drafting wills, managing probate, and dealing with estate disputes, as well as the responsibilities of executors and trustees.
The diverse range of modules in the LLB law programme ensures a well-rounded legal education, allowing students to develop expertise in multiple areas of law. Whether focusing on business, human rights, or dispute resolution, the LLB programme lays a solid groundwork for further study or legal practice.
1. Administrative Law
Administrative law deals with the powers and duties of administrative authorities, ensuring they act within the law. It covers judicial review, remedies against governmental decisions, and the principles of fairness, reasonableness, and proportionality in public decision-making. The module focuses on the relationship between government agencies and individuals, particularly concerning public law rights and remedies.
2. Civil and Criminal Procedure
This module addresses the procedures followed in civil and criminal courts. Civil procedure involves the rules for bringing a legal dispute to court, managing cases, and enforcing court orders, while criminal procedure encompasses the steps from the investigation of a crime through to trial and sentencing. Both involve understanding pre-trial and trial processes, appeals, and remedies.
3. Commercial Law
Commercial law governs business transactions, including contracts, the sale of goods, agency, and secured transactions. The module focuses on trade, consumer protection, credit agreements, and insurance, essential for students looking to practice in areas related to commerce and finance.
4. Company Law (Business Law)
Company law deals with the formation, regulation, and dissolution of companies. This includes corporate governance, the duties of directors, shareholder rights, mergers and acquisitions, and insolvency. The module explores the legal framework for companies and how the law supports business development while protecting stakeholders.
5. Constitutional Law
Constitutional law studies the fundamental principles that govern a state, focusing on the rule of law, separation of powers, and human rights protection. The module covers the constitution, both written and unwritten, the roles of parliament and the judiciary, and the protection of civil liberties.
6. Conflict of Laws (Private International Law)
Conflict of Laws addresses legal issues arising from cross-border disputes, focusing on which jurisdiction's law applies, how foreign judgments are recognised, and how to resolve cases with international elements. The module covers jurisdiction, choice of law, and enforcement of foreign judgments.
7. Contract Law
Contract law governs the creation and enforcement of agreements. This module explores the elements of a valid contract, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intent, as well as issues like misrepresentation, duress, breach, and remedies. It is fundamental for understanding business transactions and obligations.
8. Criminal Law
Criminal law defines what constitutes a crime and the consequences for breaking the law. This module covers offences like theft, murder, assault, and fraud, alongside defences such as insanity, self-defence, and consent. It involves understanding how legal principles are applied to criminal behaviour.
9. Criminal Practice (Criminal Litigation)
Criminal practice focuses on the procedural aspects of criminal cases, including investigation, prosecution, defence strategies, and appeals. The module covers the roles of different legal practitioners, trial preparation, and the presentation of evidence in criminal courts.
10. Dispute Resolution (Civil Litigation)
This module covers the processes used to resolve civil disputes, from negotiation and mediation to arbitration and litigation. It includes understanding the court system, procedural rules, and alternative dispute resolution methods, focusing on resolving conflicts efficiently and fairly.
11. Employment Law (Labour Law)
Employment law regulates the relationship between employers and employees, focusing on workers' rights and employer responsibilities. This module covers contracts of employment, unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, health and safety, and trade union law.
12. Equity and Trusts (Trusts Law)
Equity and trusts explore how the law mitigates the rigidity of common law by applying principles of fairness. Trust law involves managing property held by one party for the benefit of another. This module covers the creation and enforcement of trusts, fiduciary duties, and remedies in cases of breach.
13. EU Law
EU law governs the legal system of the European Union, focusing on its institutions, legislation, and principles of supremacy and direct effect. The module covers the relationship between EU law and national law, competition law, and the protection of individual rights under EU law.
14. Evidence
The law of evidence governs what information can be presented in court to prove or disprove facts in a case. This module covers the rules on admissibility, the burden and standard of proof, hearsay, witness testimony, and the use of forensic evidence.
15. Family Law
Family law deals with legal issues relating to family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. It also covers financial settlements and domestic violence, focusing on the welfare of children and the resolution of family disputes.
16. Intellectual Property
Intellectual property law protects creations of the mind, including inventions, literary works, designs, and trademarks. This module explores copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets, emphasising how IP rights are created, enforced, and protected globally.
17. International Commercial Law
International commercial law governs cross-border business transactions, focusing on international trade, investment, and dispute resolution. The module includes topics like international sales contracts, shipping, arbitration, and international trade regulations.
18. International Human Rights Law
This module focuses on the protection of fundamental human rights under international law. It covers international treaties, regional human rights systems, and enforcement mechanisms for addressing violations, with a focus on the role of institutions like the United Nations.
19. International Protection of Human Rights
Similar to International Human Rights Law, this module delves into the international mechanisms and systems in place to protect human rights globally. It covers specific treaties, conventions, and the role of international courts like the European Court of Human Rights.
20. Introduction to Land Law
Land law deals with the rights and obligations related to the ownership and use of land. This introductory module covers the principles governing property ownership, leases, mortgages, and rights over land, such as easements and covenants.
21. Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
Jurisprudence is the philosophy of law, exploring the nature and purpose of legal systems. This module covers theories like natural law, legal positivism, and critical legal studies, encouraging students to think critically about the role of law in society.
22. Legal System and Method
This module introduces the legal system and methods of legal reasoning and research. It covers the court structure, sources of law (such as case law and statutes), and the interpretation and application of legal rules in practice, focusing on building a strong foundation for legal study.
23. Property Practice
Property practice focuses on the practical aspects of property law, including conveyancing, leasing, and property finance. This module is essential for those interested in real estate law, covering the transactional aspects of property dealings and client advice.
24. Property Law (Land Law)
Land law examines the ownership, use, and transfer of land. It covers legal estates, interests in land, co-ownership, leases, mortgages, and licenses, offering students a deep understanding of how land is legally treated and the complexities of land ownership.
25. Public International Law
Public international law governs relations between states and international organisations. This module explores treaties, international dispute resolution, the law of the sea, human rights, and the use of force, focusing on how international law regulates state behaviour.
26. Public Law
Public law regulates the relationship between the state and individuals. It includes constitutional law, administrative law, and human rights law, focusing on how government actions can be challenged and held accountable.
27. Solicitors Accounts and Ethics
This module covers the rules governing solicitors' financial management and professional conduct. It includes ethical standards, handling client money, financial record-keeping, and compliance with regulatory frameworks to ensure integrity in legal practice.
28. The Law of Business Organisations
This module examines the legal framework surrounding various forms of business structures, such as partnerships, corporations, and sole proprietorships. It focuses on the formation, management, and dissolution of business entities and the rights and duties of stakeholders.
29. Tort Law
Tort law addresses civil wrongs that cause harm or loss to individuals, such as negligence, nuisance, defamation, and trespass. The module covers liability, defences, and remedies, with an emphasis on compensation for harm and the principles of responsibility.
30. Wills and Administration of Estates (Wills, Probate and Private Client)
This module deals with the law concerning wills, intestacy, and the administration of estates. It covers drafting wills, managing probate, and dealing with estate disputes, as well as the responsibilities of executors and trustees.
The diverse range of modules in the LLB law programme ensures a well-rounded legal education, allowing students to develop expertise in multiple areas of law. Whether focusing on business, human rights, or dispute resolution, the LLB programme lays a solid groundwork for further study or legal practice.
