Distance learning study The distance learning GDL is a two-year course. There are four weekend schools in each year, attendance at which is compulsory (subject to medical or other emergencies). Residential weekends usually take place in September, November, February and March. This flexible, distance learning course allows you to combine your studies with work and other commitments. Extensive support and 24-hour access to learning resources are in place to help you to achieve your full potential. The course covers the seven foundations of legal knowledge as on pg.13, required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. You should be prepared to devote 15 hours per week to your studies. Year One Your studies in Year One entail four weekends, covering four core subjects. The first weekend requires you to attend a full day of induction on the Friday in addition to your teaching on Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. This gives an introduction to the English legal method. There is a written exercise to be completed at home following this weekend, which all students must pass in order to remain on the course. There is also teaching on the four core modules at the first weekend. The remaining three weekends Year Two Your studies in Year Two entail four weekends, covering the remaining three core subjects: • Criminal Law • Land Law • Law of Equity and Trusts (all three weekends). In addition, you’re required to cover an area of law that goes beyond the core syllabus. This is achieved in Year Two, when you complete an individual research project of 4,500 to 5,000 words. How you’ll study Distance learners are provided with all the online materials they need to assist their study. Tutorial contact takes place at all four weekend schools, attendance at which is compulsory. The emphasis on small-group work (and sub-group work) enables us to offer a student-centred approach to learning, with exercises designed to encourage student activity. Our students get all the benefits of individual tuition, and those of group support. Teaching is normally held at our City Campus, and utilises all the facilities available to full-time students, including a well-stocked library with electronic access. Students have full access to the facilities throughout the year and can contact their tutors for support at any time. have sessions on the four core subjects: • Constitutional and Administrative Law • Contract Law • European Union Law • Law of Tort.
We are currently reviewing our postgraduate courses to ensure they meet the needs of students and employers following the introduction of the SQE assessment. Please note this course can reach its maximum capacity prior to the course start date, which will result in early closure. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Who will teach me? Elyse Wakelin Course leader Graduate Diploma in Law (Distance Learning) Elyse previously taught Constitutional and Administrative Law and Criminal Justice at the University of Leicester before joining NLS in September 2015. She has a PhD from the University of Leicester which examined the link between EU membership and minority rights. Amy Theerman Graduate Diploma in Law (Distance Learning) “The Employability Team has loads to offer. I have attended the Law Fair, and career workshops with prominent alumni, joined a couple of webinars, and attended one of the Business Leaders lectures. They have also advised me on specific queries about applications. Nottingham Law School opens doors and I have already been to an assessment at Eversheds Sutherland and have a placement lined up at Browne Jacobson – neither of which I thought would be possible when I started my course.”
For full details of course delivery and assessment, fees and funding and how to apply, visit www.ntu.ac.uk/gdl (full-time) and www.ntu.ac.uk/gdldl (distance learning) to find out more.
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