THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH |
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Degree Programme Specification LLB in Law |
LLB in Law |
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Awarding institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
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Teaching institution: | The University of Edinburgh |
Programme accredited by: | The Law Society of Scotland |
Final award: | LLB |
Programme title: | Bachelor of Law |
UCAS code: | M114 |
Relevant QAA subject benchmarking group(s): | Law |
Postholder with overall responsibility for QA: | School of Law Director of Quality Assurance |
Date of production/revision: | December 2010, October 2011, April 2012 |
Further Information: | View the prospectus entry for this programme |
Teaching and learning methods and strategies |
Teaching and Learning Strategies employed at the University of Edinburgh consist of a variety of different methods appropriate to the programme aims. The graduate attributes listed above are met through a teaching and learning framework (detailed below) which is appropriate to the level and content of the course. Teaching and Learning Activities In Year 1 Lectures Tutorials Problem based learning activities Peer group learning Library exercise Mock legal debating (mooting) LawPALS – peer assisted group learning sessions for new law students One to one meetings with personal tutors/director of studies In Year 2 Lectures Tutorials Problem based learning activities Peer group learning One to one meetings with personal tutors/director of studies In Year 3 Seminars Lectures (introduction to honours study) Problem based learning activities Peer group learning One to one meetings with personal tutors/director of studies LawPALS3 – advanced peer assisted group learning sessions for new law honours students Facilities The Law and Europa Library is situated within Old College, and the Main Library is 5 minutes away. There are 3 microlabs in Old College for use of law students, where students have access to the School of Law’s online legal research resources. |
Assessment methods and strategies |
Assessment Courses can be assessed by a diverse range of methods and often take the form of formative work which provides the student with on-going feedback as well as summative assessment which is submitted for credit. In Year 1 Class tests Oral presentations Assessed mooting Essays Written examinations (seen and unseen) In Year 2 Class tests Oral presentations Essays Written examinations (seen and unseen) In Year 3 Oral presentations Essays Written examinations (seen and unseen) |
Career opportunities |
After graduating, you can progress to the legal profession by completing the Diploma in Legal Practice, followed by a traineeship with a legal firm, to qualify as a solicitor. You can then opt to go to the Bar, to qualify as an advocate. There are also opportunities for Scottish-qualified lawyers to practise in other jurisdictions, including other member states of the European Union. Graduates who do not choose a legal career often use their skills and experience for employment in finance, management or journalism or with international organisations such as the European Union and the United Nations. |
Other items |
Director of Studies Each student will be allocated a Director of Studies (a member of the academic staff). Your Director of Studies will give you what help he or she can in selecting courses, to ensure that your overall curriculum keeps within the limits allowed, and that it makes sense. S/he will also provide you with an academic reference if requested. Student Support Officer The Student Support Officer is there to deal with any routine enquiries you may have during the year relating to the curriculum, regulations and procedures, essay extensions etc. She will also provide you with standard letters where required, for example, references for the bank or for a landlord. LawPALS The transition from school or college to university can be challenging, especially in the demanding field of law. The Law School ensures that all students are given the support and encouragement they need during the first year of study and beyond. All first-years are automatically guaranteed direct access to a wealth of experience and information from advanced LLB undergraduates as part of the Law Peer Assisted Learning Scheme (LawPALS). Law Students’ Council The Law Students' Council exists to represent the views of students to the staff and management of the School of Law. Law Society The Law Society (LawSoc) runs a variety of sporting, social and academic events for Law Students. Further information is provided on the Law School website http://www.law.ed.ac.uk/ug/ |
Further information |