Qualifying Law Degree (LLM) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
This programme places the study of law in a historical, social and comparative context. You will develop advanced skills in legal writing, oral presentation and critical reasoning. The programme emphasises the importance of an academic and intellectually challenging approach to the study of law, and of its institutions and processes.
Find out more about studying law at Birkbeck.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- If you already have a degree in a subject other than law, and would like to become a lawyer, then this qualification will enable you to pursue that ambition.
- Allows you to study the core courses you need to complete the academic stage of training for the profession, recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.
- A law degree is widely respected and can you use it to further your existing career or simply study out of interest.
- Studying law at Birkbeck focuses on understanding law's social and political context, it is more than just 'professional' training.
- Our staff are recognised internationally as experts in their fields, and are particularly well-known for addressing legal issues from a multidisciplinary, critical and sociolegal perspective.
- Come to one of our Taster Evenings to find out more about the programme and see what studying at Birkbeck is like.
- Watch our video: studying law at Birkbeck
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Professional bodies that recognise this course
The programme is accredited as a qualifying law degree by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and students completing the degree will be entitled to receive a Certificate of Completion of the Academic Stage of Legal Education for Solicitors. It is also recognised by the Bar Standards Board as a qualifying law degree for the purposes of completing the Academic Stage of Training for the Bar.
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Course structure
You will follow a programme of compulsory subjects, which make up the foundation subjects required for a qualifying law degree:
Full-time study
- Year 1: Legal Methods and Legal Systems; Law of Obligations I (Contract); Constitutional and Administrative Law; Law of Obligations II (Tort)
- Year 2: Criminal Law; Property Law I (Land Law); Property Law II (Equity and Trusts); Law of the European Union.
Part-time study
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Study resources
We have extended office hours to reflect the needs of students who work during the day, and dedicated weekend skills workshops for law students. We use technology such as electronic learning environments to enhance teaching and learning. Students can access one to one tutorial support for their core modules via the School of Law's telephone tuitition line.
Birkbeck Library has an extensive collection of books, journals and electronic resources in law and related disciplines such as economics, politics and sociology. Students can also take advantage of the rich research collections nearby, including those of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Senate House Library, the British Library of Political and Economic Science (LSE Library) and the British Library.
We have a designated learning co-ordinator who runs a study skills programme. This includes advice on essay writing, time management, efficient reading and note-making, giving presentations and participating in seminars.
A range of extra-curricular activities are organised throughout the year. You will be able to hear guest speakers of international renown and you can participate in our Student Law Society. An annual retreat takes place at Cumberland Lodge in Windsor Great Park, which allows students to explore a range of contemporary issues in law with specialist speakers. Students can also participate in our successful mooting programme, where advocacy training is given by experienced, practising barristers.
Find out more about our teaching and learning resources.
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Further study opportunities
We offer a range of specialist Master's degrees, or you can go on to research programmes in law.
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Careers information
Many of our graduates go on to vocational training and obtain solicitors' training contracts and pupillages in barristers' chambers. Others use the degree to develop their existing career, to further their academic skills, or as preparation for a research degree.
Find out more about the career advice and information we offer.
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Apply now
- Application deadlines and interviews
- Early application is advised.
- Applications open in October.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- Application deadlines and interviews
