The University of Law 2016/17

The University of Law prides itself on top tuition, facilities and door-opening opportunities. Read on to find out more.

THE SMART CHOICE 2017 POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS

IN 2015, WE SECURED MORE TRAINING OUR AWARD-WINNING LEGAL CAREERS AND UK WITH OVER 30 EXPERTS PROVIDING ONE-TO- OUR FULL-TIME BPTC STUDENTS GRADUATING 2015 SECURED EMPLOYMENT WITHIN 9 MONTHS 9 OF THE TOP 10 97% OF OUR FULL-TIME LPC OF 2015 GAINED TRAINING CONTRACTS AT 30 MAJOR LAW FIRMS CHOOSE TO SEND OVER 64,000 ALUMNI GIVING STUDENTS IT THE BIGGEST IN THE UK WE HAVE THE OVER 550 PRACTISING LAWYERS SUPPORT OFFERING 3,700 OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR WE HAVE ONE OF THE UK’S LARGEST AND OUR JOBSEARCH DATABASE FEATURED OVER CONTRACTS, WHICH WAS ALMOST 1,000 MORE IN 2015, OVER 2,200 GRADUATES FROM STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW THE FIRST VACANCIES, WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES OF OUR LPC STUDENTS SECURE A TRAINING

CONTRACTS THAN ANY OTHER LAW SCHOOL EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE IS THE LARGEST IN THE ONE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS OUR LPC CLASS STUDENTS WHO GRADUATED IN 2014 AND 67 OF THE UK’S TOP 100 LAW FIRMS, INCLUDING THEIR TRAINEES EXCLUSIVELY TO US IN 2014 THE BEST NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES UK’S LARGEST LEGAL ALUMNI GROUP WITH OUR MENTORING PROGRAMME, MAKING STUDENTS TO EXPERIENCE LIFE AS A LAWYER MOST VARIED PRO BONO PROGRAMMES 3,000 TRAINING CONTRACTS, PUPILLAGE IN 2016 HAVE RECEIVED OFFERS OF PUPILLAGE OF GRADUATION, WITH 91% IN LAW 54% OF THAN OUR NEAREST COMPETITOR TWOTHIRDS THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW SECURED TRAINING UK UNIVERSITY TO GAIN AN ABS LICENCE AND OTHER EXCLUSIVE LEGAL ROLES FOR CONTRACT WITHIN 9 MONTHS OF GRADUATING

WHY THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW

STANDING OUT FROMTHE CROWD What really sets us apart from other universities is the guiding principle that the current and future lawyers we teach should only ever learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context. Our track record of excellence in learning and development has helped us establish worldwide connections with the legal services market. This is why many leading global law firms work exclusively with us to develop their people, and why legal employers of all types want to meet our students. It’s also why law schools and professional bodies around the world choose to enter into strategic alliances with us. FOCUSED ON EMPLOYABILITY We focus exclusively on practice-based training and give students access to our market leading law careers service and legal vacancy database as soon as they accept a place with us. Students also benefit from our pioneering and award- winning pro bono programmes, which allow them to gain valuable work experience by helping real clients from the local community. This combination means our graduates are in a unique position when it comes to finding employment.

OUR ORIGINS TRACE BACK TO 1876 WITH THE FORMATION OF LEADING TUTORIAL FIRM GIBSON & WELDON AND LATER ON, WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LAW SOCIETY SCHOOL OF LAW . IN 1962 THE TWO WERE AMALGAMATED TO ESTABLISH THE COLLEGE OF LAW . In 2006 we made history by becoming the first-ever independent institution to gain the power to award degrees. And in 2012 we became the first private institution to be given university status, and became The University of Law . We are the UK’s longest-established specialist provider of legal education. In fact, we’ve trained more lawyers than anyone else across our eight centres in the UK. With a rich heritage and a reputation for innovation and contemporary teaching practices, we continuously focus on training and developing the best legal minds.

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STUDYING AT SUCH A RESPECTED INSTITUTION MEANT THAT I EXPERIENCED LAWAT THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS LEVEL Solomon Wifa Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP Youngest ever Managing Partner of O’Melveny & Myers

IT’S A FACT: WE’VE TRAINED MORE LAWYERS THAN ANYONE ELSE

LAW AN INSIGHTFUL DECISION

A LAW QUALIFICATION OFFERS GREAT DIVERSITY AND A WIDE RANGE OF CAREER POSSIBILITIES. FROM HUMAN RIGHTS, TO MUSIC AND SPORTS, TO CITY FINANCE, LAW COVERS VIRTUALLY EVERY ASPECT OF HUMAN LIFE. SO WHETHER YOU WANT TO PRACTISE LAW OR WORK IN THE WIDER BUSINESS WORLD, A LEGAL EDUCATION IS A GREAT PLACE TO START.

A legal career gives you security, status and job satisfaction. But it’s also challenging, exciting, varied and rewarding. Lawyers are some of the best paid professionals today. But there’s more to a career in law than financial reward. Choose law and you have the chance to make a real difference by fighting for justice and improving people’s lives everywhere. A law qualification gives you a formidable range of skills which you can transfer to many other sectors. From multinational organisations, to banking and finance, to technology, media and charities, a legal qualification is highly valued by employers everywhere.

27% OF THE WORLD’S 320 LEGAL JURISDICTIONS USE ENGLISH COMMON LAW

UK LEGAL SECTOR GENERATES £26.2BN & DIRECTLY EMPLOYS 370,000 PEOPLE

YOUR STUDY OPTIONS

OUR POSTGRADUATE COURSES INCLUDE: •Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) - our conversion course for non-law graduates wishing to become a solicitor or barrister •Legal Practice Course (LPC) - for graduates with a law degree or GDL who wish to train as a solicitor, offering three options including our MSc in Law, Business and Management •Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) - for graduates with a law degree or GDL who wish to train as a barrister •Online Master of Laws (LLM) - for graduates who wish to develop specialist legal skills and broaden their career horizons •Online Master of Science in Law, Governance, Risk and Compliance (MSc) - a career-enhancing Masters degree specialising in international law, regulatory risk and compliance

WE OFFER A WIDE RANGE OF FLEXIBLE FULL-TIME, PART-TIME AND ONLINE POSTGRADUATE COURSES, DESIGNED AND DELIVERED BY QUALIFIED LAWYERS WITH SMALL TUTORIAL GROUPS, HIGH CONTACT HOURS AND REGULAR FEEDBACK. We also have a range of other Professional Development courses designed to give lawyers a leading edge. From the compulsory PSC for trainee solicitors to our range of training options for qualified lawyers, all our courses provide the highest quality and standards. There is also a choice of legal training programmes covering a variety of practice areas and delivery options to suit lawyers’ needs. These include public, in-house and online courses. In addition to this, we organise and administer structured training programmes for firms who want to receive the same training.

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UK

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW IS COMPRISED OF EIGHT CENTRES IN SEVEN CITIES AROUND THE UK, AS WELL AS A COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER. ALL ARE CLOSE TO THRIVING COMMERCIAL CENTRES, LEADING LAW FIRMS, CHAMBERS AND TRANSPORT LINKS. Each of our centres offer state-of-the-art facilities in a modern business environment similar to the setting of a top law firm. Some of our centres have mock courtrooms to add extra realism for future barristers. So, when you start your career you’ll be completely at home in a professional legal environment. All our IT suites are fully equipped with super-fast internet. And our libraries are filled with the latest legal texts, where you’ll receive award-winning support from our library information officers. There are also quiet study areas and chill-out zones, giving you plenty of thinking space. If you choose a centre close to home, you can reduce your expenses during your course. However, if you choose to study elsewhere, our accommodation database will help you find an affordable place to live, with the option to find a privately rented property or shared accommodation with other law students.

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INNOVATIVE LEARNING FROM THE BEST

WE SPECIALISE IN TEACHING, NOT RESEARCH. WE FOCUS OUR ENERGY ON DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE AND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE TEACHING METHODS, ALL ENDORSED BY EMPLOYERS. Study with us and you’ll benefit from a proven and successful teaching methodology. Our teaching is delivered by professionally qualified tutors and focuses on the knowledge and practical skills needed to be successful. These skills include problem solving, oral and written communication, team work and ethical conduct. We keep our teaching interesting, and our students regularly give feedback on the excellent quality and style. You can expect a combination of workshops and lectures, with materials including case studies which you’ll explore in small groups. Because we work closely with employers, we ensure that it’s all presented in a commercial context where you’re taught to deliver client-focused advice. You’ll be given the opportunity to practise these skills in real-life scenarios and you’ll receive regular constructive feedback.

Our 250+ team of tutors, visiting professors and visiting lecturers are qualified solicitors, barristers or judges with extensive practical experience – and, most importantly, share a passion both for law and teaching. Many still practise, which means you’ll learn from their insight into today’s legal world. Each student has a personal tutor providing one-to-one ongoing support, as well as advice on starting working life, whether in law or another discipline. As resident tutors are based in our centres, they operate an open door policy, so you can talk to them whenever you need.

OUR 250+ TUTORS ARE QUALIFIED LAWYERS, PASSIONATE ABOUT TEACHING LAW

SALOMEVERRELL Senior Tutor, London Bloomsbury Salome started her legal life as a corporate/ commercial lawyer in the City of London, working for a large music corporation. She then went on to own a small high street practice.

WE EQUIP OUR STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THAT FUTURE LAWYERS NEED

BEN FERRIS Senior Tutor, Guildford Ben joined Hogan Lovells as a trainee. Once qualified he practised there working across high street brands and global public companies.

THE QUALITY OF THE TEACHING STAFF SETS US APART. WE KNOWWHAT IT TAKES TO SUCCEED

SECONDTO NONE SUPPORT

THE QUALITY OF OUR LEARNING PROGRAMMES AND TUTORS, THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT AND STUDENT GUIDANCE, PURPOSE-BUILT CENTRES IN GREAT LOCATIONS… IT’S LITTLE SURPRISE THAT OUR STUDENTS, PAST AND PRESENT, SAY THEY’RE DELIGHTED THEY CHOSE TO STUDY LAW WITH US. From business games to mock trials and negotiation competitions, you can enhance your learning and boost your CV without it feeling like work. Of course, you need time to switch off from studying too. Our centres have a range of activities and events to make sure you have a full and well-rounded experience.

We also have a range of debating societies, sports teams, fundraising events, balls, parties and social activities. And with all our centres close to music venues, theatres, cinemas, sports centres, bars and restaurants, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.

CHRISTINE TROUGHTON BPTC Student, London Bloomsbury

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RANKED FOR OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTON NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 2016

THE STAFF AND SUPPORT ARE SECOND TO NONE. THEY ARE POLISHED, PROFICIENT, ACCESSIBLE AND PATIENT

RAHUL JETHWA LPC Student, London Moorgate

WITHOUT A DOUBT STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW WAS THE BEST DECISION I HAVE EVER MADE

SIUBHAN MACDONALD GDL Student, Bristol

THE QUALITY OF THE CAREERS SERVICE IS FANTASTIC AND THE ADVICE IS PRACTICAL, PERSONAL AND TAKEN FROM EXPERIENCE

ZAK AMIN LPC Student, Birmingham

THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT THE EMPLOYABILITY TEAM GAVE STUDENTS IN HELPING US GET A TRAINING CONTRACT REALLY STOOD OUT

ENHANCED EMPLOYABILITY

Award-winning legal Careers and Employability service that supports your career. With a team of over 30 experts, we have the largest legal careers and employability service in the UK, offering unrivalled one-to-one guidance from a team of specialist law careers advisors and practising solicitors co-ordinating our pro bono work and legal placements. We also work with over 550 external lawyers who bring a wealth of experience to our mentoring programme. Our specialist online legal careers programme, StEP, is designed to help you take your first 10 steps towards your future as a successful lawyer. The programme contains a range of resources, from written advice and online workshops to practical and useful web links. Our JobSearch database gives you access to over 3,000 opportunities – from work experience and paralegal positions, to training contracts and pupillage vacancies. The UK’s largest and most varied pro bono programme. Offering 3,700 opportunities to gain exposure to life as a lawyer through supervised experience or from shadowing practitioners.

AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW WE HAVE EVERY CONFIDENCE THAT WE’LL HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR CAREER AMBITIONS. WE COMBINE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, UNRIVALLED LEGAL EXPERTISE AND A FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE EMPLOYABILITY: OUR TRACK RECORD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF. Learn to think and act like a lawyer from day one. Our courses are designed with input from leading law firms and aligned with the demands of today’s employers. Our client-focused courses enable you to develop commercial awareness, critical thinking, project management and networking skills. You’ll be taught by tutors, visiting professors and visiting lecturers who are qualified solicitors, barristers or judges with extensive practical experience, giving you a distinct advantage in the competitive marketplace.

WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE CAREERS SERVICE, I HAVE BEEN OFFERED MANY INTERVIEWS

AND INVITATIONS TO ASSESSMENT CENTRES

Michael Brainerd GDL Student, Guildford

WE STAY AHEAD TO KEEP YOU AHEAD, MAKING YOU HIGHLY EMPLOYABLE. We have an impressive track record. Take 2014 and 2015 for instance, where 97% of our LPC graduates were employed within 9 months of graduation*. In fact, more graduates from The University of Law secured training contracts than from any other law school . Our LPC class of 2015 secured training contracts at 67 of the UK’s top 100 law firms, including 9 of the top 10.

The legal world never stands still and we consult regularly with law firms and chambers to ensure we keep pace, adapting our courses to give you the skills and commercial awareness that will set you apart. And in an increasingly global economy we make sure that we have an international outlook. We work with top global law firms and have close links with a wide range of barristers’ chambers. We have also built strong links with law schools and professional bodies throughout Europe and the rest of the world.

OF OUR LPC STUDENTS ARE EMPLOYED WITHIN 9 MONTHS *

*Statistics taken from full-time LPC students graduating in summer 2014 and summer 2015

STUDYING LAW GAVE ME EXTRA CONFIDENCE TO GO OUT AND MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE

MIRANDA BRAWN Graduated 2011, London Bloomsbury Director of Legal and Transaction Management at Daiwa Capital Markets Miranda studied the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). As well as qualifying as a barrister, she has worked in top investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and Citigroup.

INSPIRED SUCCESS

FROM GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERS, EMINENT QCS AND ENTREPRENEURS, MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND SOCIAL CAMPAIGNERS, OUR ALUMNI ARE THE BEST PROOF OF OUR QUALITY OF TEACHING AND TRAINING. Here are just a few you may find interesting. They have all used their legal qualifications to get them to where they are today, making a difference to their own lives and often to the lives of others.

OVER 64,000 ALUMNI

LAUREN RILEY Graduated 2010, Manchester Solicitor and Founder Director of The Link App

I ENJOYED THE FOCUS ON LEARNING PRACTICAL SKILLS TO MAKEYOU REALLY

Lauren studied the Legal Practice Course (LPC). Since graduating, she has not only qualified as a family law solicitor, but launched a successful side line as an entrepreneur and won fame starring in the BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’.

THINK AND ACT LIKE A LAWYER

SOLOMONWIFA Graduated 1997, Guildford

Partner, Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP Solomon studied the Legal Practice Course (LPC). Since qualifying, he has worked in practice and became the youngest ever Managing Partner of the London office of international firm, O’Melveny & Myers.

A LAW QUALIFICATION GIVES YOU MANY INVALUABLE LIFE SKILLS – ALMOST LIKE A TOOLKIT TO USE NOT JUST PROFESSIONALLY BUT PERSONALLY TOO

NICK CONNOR Graduated 1987, Guildford Chief Executive Officer, Polestar

Nick studied the Legal Practice Course (LPC). Since then, he has practised as a solicitor before moving to Volvo Car UK, joining first as Group Solicitor and heading up the UK division as Managing Director. He is now the CEO of Polestar, the performance arm of Volvo Car. ADVOCACY SKILLS ARE ABSOLUTELY INVALUABLE AND WILL SET YOU IN GOOD STEAD IN A BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

OUR GDL GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW

FAST-TRACK YOUR LEGAL CAREER WITH OUR GDL CONVERSION COURSE, THE FIRST STEP FOR NON-LAW GRADUATES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL SOLICITORS OR BARRISTERS.

• Learn to think like a lawyer and develop practical legal skills with training built around real-life case studies • Explore an area of law that interests you via your own Research Project or our unique Law of Organisations module • With our Graduate LLB, upgrade your ULaw GDL to a Qualifying Law Degree with the study of three additional modules at no extra cost CHOOSE BETWEEN ONE OF THE TWO FOLLOWING MODULES: RESEARCH PROJECT MODULE • Extended essay tailored to your chosen area of law • Self-study module with guidance on legal research and essay writing skills LAW OF ORGANISATIONS MODULE • Legal report on an allocated problem based question • Study the principles of contract and corporate law that underpin the creation and running of business organisations to prepare you for practice as a solicitor in a corporate law practice • Learn through face-to-face workshops (full-time students) or online (part-time/i-GDL)

GDL MODULES ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL LEGAL PRACTICE MODULE • Compulsory online pre-course study programme on legal method (50 hours) • Development of key legal skills and professional attributes required by lawyers FOUNDATION MODULES STUDY THE SEVEN KEY AREAS OF LAW:

• Contract Law • Criminal Law • Equity and Trusts • European Union Law

• Land Law • Public Law • Tort

FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS You can choose from a number of flexible study options, including full-time, part-time or via our supported online distance learning programme (occasional attendance at London Bloomsbury required).

START DATES

DURATION

COURSE

Full-time

September 2017 & January 2018

9 Months

Part-time (evening or weekend)

September 2017

21 Months

i-GDL (online)

September 2017 & January 2018

21 Months

ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMS ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL LEGAL PRACTICE MODULE: • 30-minute, multiple choice open book exam on legal method • Graded essay (2,000 words) on an ethical dilemma FOUNDATION MODULES: • Seven, three-hour closed book exams - one for each foundation module CHOOSE FROM: RESEARCH PROJECT MODULE: • Extended essay (4,500 words) on your chosen area of law OR LAW OF ORGANISATIONS MODULE: • Legal report (2,000 words) on an allocated problem based question

COURSE FEES Our course fees include tuition, textbooks, interactive learning resources, and first attempt examination/assessment fees. For information on scholarships, paying fees and funding options, visit law.ac.uk/funding

30+ LEADING LAW FIRMS SENDTHEIR TRAINEES TO US FOR THEIR GDL

HOW TO APPLY

COURSE

APPLY TO

WEBSITE

CONTACT

Full-time

Central Applications Board (CAB) lawcabs.ac.uk applications@lawcabs.ac.uk

Part-time and i-GDL

The University of Law Admissions law.ac.uk/gdl

admissions@law.ac.uk 0800 289997 (UK) +44 (0)1483 216000 (International)

For more information on our GDL, visit law.ac.uk/gdl

All information correct at time of print. September 2016

OUR LPC LEGAL PRACTICE COURSE

OFFERING YOU THE BEST POSSIBLE PREPARATION TO PRACTICE LAW AS A FULLY QUALIFIED SOLICITOR WITH THE SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS. • Qualify with an LPC, with the option to gain an MSc or LLM at no extra cost • Develop your commercial awareness, critical thinking, project management and networking skills to prepare you for the challenges ahead • Tailor your course to your specialist areas of interest through a wide choice of elective subjects • Flexible study options to suit you, including accelerated, full and part-time courses • Study your LPC with a Masters and you could be eligible for a £10,000 postgraduate student loan**

CHOOSE FROM THREE AWARDS: • Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (PgDip) – the core Legal Practice Course • LPC MSc in Law, Business and Management • LPC LLM in Professional Legal Practice

* Visit law.ac.uk/promise for more information ** Visit law.ac.uk/funding for more information

LPC MODULES

MASTERS OPTIONS If you choose to study the LPC MSc or the LPC LLM your programme of study will cover: LPC MSC IN LAW, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT • Stage One and Two LPC modules • Law and Business module: • The economy, business environment and globalisation • The functioning of the City • People and Project Management

STAGE ONE:

CORE PRACTICE AREA MODULES

• Introduction to Professional Practice • Business Law and Practice knowledge and skills • Dispute Resolution knowledge and skills (including criminal litigation) • Real Estate knowledge and skills Each module covers a range of skills including advocacy, interviewing and advising, practical legal research, critical thinking, writing and drafting, and project and risk management. PROFESSIONAL ELECTIVE MODULES Choose three of the following professional elective modules: • Advanced Criminal Practice* • Advanced Real Estate • Banking and Debt Finance • Commercial Law • Commercial Dispute Resolution • Family Law* • Immigration* • Intellectual Property •Mergers and Acquisitions • Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence* • Private Client* • Public Companies STAGE TWO: • Competition Law* • Employment Law

• Financial analysis • Corporate finance •Marketing • Strategy • Business Case Study Report

LPC LLM IN PROFESSIONAL LEGAL PRACTICE • Stage One and Two LPC modules • Law and Business module or a fourth professional elective • Professional Practice Research Report COURSE FEES Our course fees include tuition, textbooks, interactive learning resources, and first attempt examination /assessment fees. Includes Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) registration fee. For information on scholarships, paying fees and funding options, visit law.ac.uk /funding

* Not available on Full-time Accelerated course starting in July. If you wish to study these modules, you will need to change to a September or January start. Note that availability of each module in September and January is subject to sufficient uptake by students.

FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS Choose from a number of flexible study options. For our supported online distance learning programme occasional attendance at London Bloomsbury is required.

COURSE

START DATES

DURATION

Full-time Accelerated

July 2017 & January 2018

6 months

Full-time

September 2017

10 months

Part-time (day, evening or weekend)

September 2017

22 months

i-LLM LPC

September 2017 & March 2018

22 months

ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMS LPC • Open and closed-book assessments • Research, writing and drafting assignments • Oral presentations •Work across elective modules LPC MSC Same as LPC, plus: • Law and Business assessment consisting of a 3,000 word report • Business Case Study Report (a self-study module consisting of a 3,000 word report and a 20 minute oral presentation, which for LPC Accelerated students, can be completed during their training contract)

LPC LLM Same as LPC, plus: • Law and Business assessment, if that module is selected • Professional Practice Research Report (a self-study module consisting of a 3,000 word report and a 20 minute oral presentation, which for LPC Accelerated students, can be completed during their training contract)

HOW TO APPLY

COURSE

APPLY TO

WEBSITE

CONTACT

Full-time Accelerated

Central Applications Board (CAB) Central Applications Board (CAB)

lawcabs.ac.uk

applications@lawcabs.ac.uk

Full-time

lawcabs.ac.uk

applications@lawcabs.ac.uk

Part-time and i-LLM LPC

The University of Law Admissions

law.ac.uk/lpc law.ac.uk/i-lpc

admissions@law.ac.uk 0800 289997 (UK) +44 (0)1483 216000 (International)

For more information on our LPC, visit law.ac.uk/lpc

All information correct at time of print. September 2016

The LPC has helped to develop my commercial awareness and achieve my career ambition

Hannah Tsui LPC Student, Birmingham

OUR BPTC BAR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSE

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO HELP YOU SECURE PUPILLAGE AND PREPARE YOU FOR LIFE AT THE BAR. • Study in a small class alongside the brightest students - we’re the only BPTC provider requiring all students to undergo a selection process

• Unparalleled advocacy experience: four times the training required by the Bar Standards Board • Numerous international and national mooting opportunities organised by our dedicated Advocacy Committee • Benefit from our Future Pupil Programme: specialist careers advice from the moment you accept your place

BPTC MODULES The BPTC is structured to follow the stages of litigation from the start of a case to its conclusion or appeal. KNOWLEDGE AREAS • Civil Litigation, Evidence and Remedies • Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Sentencing • Professional Ethics CORE SKILLS • Opinion Writing • Drafting • Conference Skills • Resolution of Disputes Out of Court • Civil Advocacy • Examination in Chief • Cross Examination

SPECIALIST ELECTIVES Choose two specialist options from a list typically including: • Advanced Criminal Litigation • Alternative Dispute Resolution – Mediation • Chancery • Employment Tribunal Practice • Family Practice

• Immigration and Asylum Practice • International Commercial Practice • Judicial Review • Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Practice

Merit based scholarships and academic prizes available to exceptional candidates

FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTIONS You can choose to study your BPTC full-time in Birmingham, Leeds or London Bloomsbury or part-time in Birmingham or London Bloomsbury.

COURSE

START DATES September 2017

DURATION

Full-time

10 months

Part-time weekend

September 2017

22 months

MOCK TRIALS We give you as many opportunities as possible to hone your essential advocacy skills and put what you learn into practice: • Participate in mock trials in real courtrooms with real judges and senior barristers • Online advocacy skill demonstrations with feedback from practising barristers • Visits to the High Court, Magistrate’s Court, Crown Court and County Courts

COURSE FEES Our course fees include tuition, textbooks, interactive learning resources, and first attempt examination/assessment fees. Includes the Bar Standards Board registration fee. For information on scholarships, paying fees and funding options, visit law.ac.uk/funding

DOUBLE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTINGAN OUTSTANDING GRADE AT ULAW *

ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMS • 12 assessments throughout the course, including the Bar Standards Board centralised assessments •Mock assessments in all subjects

HOW TO APPLY

COURSE

APPLY TO

WEBSITE

CONTACT

Full-time and part-time

Bar Student Application Service (BarSAS)

barsas.com admissions@law.ac.uk 0800 289997 (UK)

+44 (0)1483 216000 (International)

For more information on our BPTC, visit law.ac.uk/bptc

* To gain the award of ‘Outstanding’ a candidate must have passed all assessments at the first attempt and must achieve either an overall mark of 85% or above, or six or more grades in the ‘Outstanding’ category.

All information correct at time of print. September 2016

OUR ONLINE LLM MASTER OF LAWS IN LEGAL PRACTICE

WHETHER YOU ARE A LAW GRADUATE OR QUALIFIED LAWYER, OUR MASTER OF LAWS (LLM) IS AN EXCELLENT WAY TO DEVELOP THE IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE AND SPECIALIST SKILLS TO STAND OUT IN A COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET.

CHOOSE FROM TWO ONLINE MASTER OF LAWS PROGRAMMES: • Online LLM in Legal Practice (Conflict Resolution) • Online LLM in Legal Practice (Intellectual Property) Each programme will deliver a Masters-level insight into the different aspects of your chosen specialist area, combining online modules, research methods and related commercial topics. By studying one of our LLMs, you will be able to demonstrate your expert specialist knowledge to potential employers through your own dissertation on a specific area of current legal practice. on a specific area of current legal practice.

LLM IN LEGAL PRACTICE (CONFLICT RESOLUTION )

LLM IN LEGAL PRACTICE (INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY)

COMPULSORY MODULES • International Arbitration Practice • Professional Practice Research Methods Choose two of the following optional modules: • International Intellectual Property Practice • International Commercial Law & Practice • International Competition/Anti-Trust Law & Practice • International Joint Ventures

COMPULSORY MODULES • International Intellectual Property Practice • Professional Practice Research Methods Choose two of the following optional modules: • International Arbitration Practice • International Commercial Law & Practice • International Competition/Anti-Trust Law & Practice • International Joint Ventures

A FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTION This is an online course, so no attendance at our centres is required. Choose to study either of our LLMs over a period of up to five years, commencing from July 2017 or January 2018. This flexibility means you can fit your study around existing work or other commitments.

ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMS For each of the modules, there will be a Module Assignment requiring completion of a series of drafting tasks, and also the completion and submission of a portfolio in the subject area. The Research Methods module will be assessed by submission of a detailed written dissertation proposal. The dissertation (15,000 words) is assessed by submission of the dissertation itself. COURSE FEES Fees include online tutor supervision, online course materials, learning resources and all first attempt assessments. For information on scholarships, paying fees and funding options, visit law.ac.uk/funding

ONLINE STUDY We are committed to delivering comprehensive online support services, providing you with advice and assistance as you progress through the programme. Benefit from: • 24/7 access to programme content and learning activities • Online multi-media resources including HD video lectures and case studies drawn from real-life scenarios • Personalised tutor support, guidance, and feedback • A vibrant global community of students and the opportunity to expand your professional network

HOW TO APPLY

COURSE

APPLY TO

WEBSITE

CONTACT

The University of Law Admissions

Online

law.ac.uk/llm

llm@law.ac.uk 0800 289997 (UK) +44 (0)1483 216000 (International)

For more information on our LLMs, visit law.ac.uk/llm

All information correct at time of print. September 2016

OUR ONLINE MSC MASTER OF SCIENCE IN LAW,GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE (GRC)

ENHANCE YOUR CAREER WITH A QUALIFICATION THAT REFLECTS CUTTING-EDGE APPROACHES TO INTERNATIONAL LAW, REGULATORY RISK AND COMPLIANCE. • Develop your international legal and GRC knowledge through modules designed in conjunction with leading law firms • Learn to apply regulations on the global stage from qualified lawyers with international experience • Boost your career with a recognised and valuable professional Masters degree through our online distance learning options

This programme is specifically designed for students from around the world who already hold the International Compliance Association (ICA) Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance and wish to build on their international legal and GRC knowledge.

MSC MODULES

CORE MODULES • International Business Organisations (compulsory) • International Public Companies Practice (recommended) • International Capital Markets and Loans Practice (recommended) OTHER MODULES INCLUDE: • International Intellectual Property Practice • International Competition/Anti-trust Law and Practice • International Mergers and Acquisitions Practice

• International Joint Ventures Practice • International Arbitration Practice • International Commercial Law

A FLEXIBLE STUDY OPTION This is an online course, so no attendance at our centres is required. Choose from a 15, 18 or 24 month study option, commencing from July 2017 or January 2018. This flexibility means you can fit your study around existing work or other commitments.

ASSESSMENTS AND EXAMS •Module assignment (3,000 - 5,000 words) at the end of each of the three core modules. • Final assessment requires a Professional Practice Dissertation (supervised, maximum 7,500 words) on one module topic, with up to three hours of e-mail supervision from your tutor. COURSE FEES Fees include online tutor supervision, online course materials, learning resources and all first attempt assessments. For information on scholarships, paying fees and funding options, visit law.ac.uk/funding

HOW TO APPLY

COURSE

APPLY TO

WEBSITE

CONTACT

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The University of Law Admissions

law.ac.uk/msc-law

msc@law.ac.uk 0800 289997 (UK) +44 (0)1483 216000 (International)

For more information on our MSc, visit law.ac.uk/msc-law

All information correct at time of print. September 2016

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A GLOBAL LEGAL CAREER? A qualification in English law could be your vital first step to a successful and exciting career. With so many major corporate transactions and international issues dealt with under English law, if you’re qualified to practise in your own jurisdictions, you may also need to understand English legal concepts. This can set you on your way to a rewarding career and improve your job prospects in the highly competitive legal market. WHY STUDY ENGLISH LAWWITH US? We’re a world leader in legal education and training, helping future lawyers gain the skills the legal profession is looking for. With an unrivalled reputation for quality going back to 1876, we give you access to tutors with hands- on legal experience, cutting-edge learning methods and useful professional connections. With students from over 100 countries, we’ve trained more lawyers in English law than any other law school. Studying with us will open up a world of career opportunities. Students who study English law with us have gone on to high-level legal careers, as well as successful careers in other professions

throughout the world, such as finance, government, management consultancy and journalism, among many others. CONNECT WITH US Wherever you are in the world, you can talk to us about making a successful legal career by studying at The University of Law. EDUCATION AGENTS You can contact our extensive worldwide network of education agents, who can answer any questions you might have about studying with us. To find your nearest agent, visit the ‘International agents’ section of our website at law.ac.uk/international INTERNATIONAL EVENTS You can also find us at one of the many international events where we’ll be exhibiting throughout 2016/2017. Come and see us to discuss what you’re trying to achieve in your career. SKYPE CALLS One-to-one Skype calls with a member of our International team allow you to discuss and ask questions about the career and courses you’re interested in.

To find out more about events and to arrange a Skype call with one of our International team members, visit: law.ac.uk/international-events

THE WORKSHOPS AND TALKS AT ULAW HAVE GIVEN ME VALUABLE INSIGHT INTOTHE PROFESSIONAL WORLD IN THE UK

Elena Ader GDL International Student, Manchester

INTERNATIONAL CONNECTIONS When you study with us, you can tap into our connections with many leading global law firms. We have exclusive arrangements to develop and deliver training programmes for trainees around the world for firms such as Linklaters. To make sure we remain at the forefront of global legal education, our international connections extend to partnerships with Education UK (British Council), Study Group Ltd, IE Law School in Spain and most recently, Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM). EIGHT PRIME UK LOCATIONS Wherever you choose to study with us, our centres are located close to the UK’s major business and legal hubs and no more than 40 minutes away from one of the UK’s international airports. For more information on our centres visit law.ac.uk/locations

LIVING AND STUDYING IN THE UK Moving to a new country to study is a big decision. We don’t just give you a warm welcome, we help you settle in. Our Student Support Services team are on hand to help you with everything from getting a UK bank account and mobile phone, to finding accommodation. We can also organise an airport meet and greet service for you on arrival. ACCOMMODATION If you’re coming to the UK to study a postgraduate course with us, our online accommodation site – Studentpad – has information on places to live that are close to where you choose to study. You’ll get access to this as soon as you accept your place. MAKING FRIENDS AND CONNECTIONS At each of our centres, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in societies and events organised by other students, or you can even set one up yourself. We have an International Students Society at our London centres, which gives you the opportunity to socialise, as well as attend events arranged with city and international law firms. For further information on studying in the UK, visit: educationuk.org

VISAS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Our International Visa Office provides professional support and advice on international student visas. You can call them on +44 (0)1483 216588 or send them an e-mail: visaoffice@law.ac.uk If you’re a student from outside the EEA and want to study in the UK full-time for six months or longer, you’ll need a Tier 4 (General) Student Visa. The University can, subject to you complying with the visa rules, sponsor you to study in the UK. The University of Law holds a Tier 4 sponsor licence and is listed on the UK Visas & Immigration register as a higher education institution. Our licence number is 9P4RQT2B5. Please note that immigration regulations are subject to change at any time and that you’ll need to check (even if you have previously applied for a visa to study in the UK). Our International Visa Office would be happy to help and answer any specific questions about The University of Law’s sponsorship of students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System.

KWANYI CHAN GDL International Student, Leeds

I HAVE GAINED A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEGAL MARKET AND BECOME MUCH MORE DETERMINED TO ACHIEVE MY GOAL

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING

FUNDINGYOUR COURSE If you’re bright, ambitious and want a career in law, but a lack of funding is standing in your way, our pledge to give 100% support to our students will enable you to realise your career aspirations: A range of funding options providing financial support and assistance are available to our students, including the Postgraduate Student Loan from the Student Loans Company. You could be eligible for up to £10,000 if you study our LPC with an MSc or LLM. Students also can also consider Future Finance or Career Development loans depending on your course of study. Our flexible payment options can also help you pay for your postgraduate course. We give you peace of mind by spreading out the tuition fee payments and arrange payments by direct debit. To find out more about funding options available, visit: law.ac.uk/funding

WE’RE COMMITTED TO HELPING THE BRIGHTEST MINDS ACHIEVE THEIR CAREER AMBITIONS, WHATEVER THEIR BACKGROUND. AS A PART OF OUR PLEDGE TO GIVE YOU 100% SUPPORT, WE HAVE THE UK’S LARGEST UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND

BURSARIES FUND, WITH OVER £600,000 AVAILABLE FOR OUR 2017/2018 COURSES.

If you’re a high achiever with the drive to succeed in a legal career, don’t let your circumstances or the cost of studying law put you off. We may be able to help you achieve your dreams by providing a scholarship. Financial contributions are available for our GDL, LPC, BPTC and online LLM course fees, including some full-fee scholarships. Our scholarships are awarded on a combination of need and merit. For more information and to register your interest in our 2017/18 Scholarship Programme, visit: law.ac.uk/scholarships

SAM FROST BPTC Student, London Bloomsbury, Scholarship Winner

THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FURTHER HIGHLIGHTS THE UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT TO DEVELOPINGTHE QUALITY OF ADVOCACY OF ITS STUDENTS

100%

for You

100%COMMITMENT 100% SUPPORT 100% EXCELLENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW, WE FIRMLY BELIEVE IN PUTTING OUR STUDENTS AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. OUR EFFORTS ARE FOCUSED INTO ENSURING YOUR LONG-TERM SUCCESS AND WE PLEDGE 100% SUPPORT, 100% COMMITMENT AND 100% EXCELLENCE. That is why we have launched the 100% for You initiative, which builds on our strong graduate employability rate and involves a series of innovative measures that will deliver more support and academic excellence to those entering the legal profession.

Our focus on student success and employment is backed up by:

• The launch of our 100% Employment Promise for LPC students – If you do not obtain a job in nine months of graduating, you’ll get 100% of your LPC fees back: made up of 50% of your fees as cashback, plus 50% of your fees as credit towards further courses* • 250+ of our tutors have worked or continue to work in practice, so they know the skills that employers are looking for • Learn to think and act like a lawyer from day one: our pioneering courses such as our LPC with MSc in Law and Business and specialised LLMs are developed in

partnership with major law firms and aligned with the demands of today’s employers

• Continual investment in our facilities. This includes £4 million in our IT systems and mock court rooms so that our students can emulate real-life practice

law.ac.uk/ promise Find out more

*Terms and conditions apply. Visit law.ac.uk/promise for more information

• Enhancements to our existing market- leading GDL and LPC: exclusively available to ULaw GDL students. The Graduate LLB enables you to upgrade your GDL to a Qualifying Law Degree at no extra cost. This is an opportunity to enhance your CV and develop your legal knowledge through the study of additional specialised areas of law.

WE OFFER MANY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO VISIT OUR CENTRES, MEET OUR STAFF AND STUDENTS AND EXPERIENCE LIFE AS A ULAW STUDENT FIRST HAND. OPEN DAYS Our open days give you the opportunity to find out all there is to know about our courses, check out our facilities and soak up the atmosphere at our different centres. More than just a chat and a guided tour, we’ll make your day as interesting and interactive as possible. COME AND MEET US

CENTREVISITS If you’re unable to make it to one of Open Days, we can arrange a centre visit to suit your personal needs. At our centre visits you’ll be able to see the facilities, as well as receive information specific to your course of interest.

THE OPEN DAY WAS INFORMATIVE AND ENGAGING,SOLIDIFYING MY DECISION TO ATTEND ULAW. IT GAVE ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET A REAL INSIGHT INTO LIFE AS A ULAW STUDENT

Emily McKinnell LPC Student, Guildford

Find out more about our Open Days and events at:

law.ac.uk/events

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW BIRMINGHAM 133 Great Hampton Street Birmingham B18 6AQ law.ac.uk /birmingham CONTACT US

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW BRISTOL Temple Circus Temple Way Bristol BS1 6HG law.ac.uk /bristol THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW GUILDFORD Braboeuf Manor Portsmouth Road Guildford Surrey GU3 1HA law.ac.uk /guildford

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW CHESTER Christleton Hall Pepper Street Christleton Chester CH3 7AB law.ac.uk /chester THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW LEEDS 15-16 Park Row Leeds LS1 5HD law.ac.uk/leeds

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW LONDON BLOOMSBURY 14 Store Street London WC1E 7DE law.ac.uk/london-bloomsbury

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW LONDON MOORGATE 2 Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8HQ law.ac.uk /london-moorgate

THE UNIVERSITY OF LAW MANCHESTER 2 New York Street Manchester M1 4HJ law.ac.uk /manchester

T: 0800 289997 (UK) +44 (0)1483 216000 (international) E: admissions@law.ac.uk law.ac.uk

The University of Law pursues a policy of continuous development of its courses and services. This document is for guidance only and does not form part of any contract. It is subject to change without notice. The information contained within it is correct at the date of publication, September 2016. We reserve the right to withdraw or change for any reason and without notice, any of the programmes, locations and /or to alter tuition fees, entry requirements, the facilities, the services available from or on behalf of the University. Please note that the choice of subjects may be limited by considerations of timetable, staffing and/or available places on a course. Before accepting any offer of a place at the University, applicants should thoroughly read the applicable terms and conditions available on our website: DISCLAIMER

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100%Commitment to our students

SECUREYOUR FUTURE WITH OUR 100% EMPLOYMENT PROMISE

A JOB IN 9 MONTHS ORYOUR FEES BACK *

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100% for You A University of Law Initiative 2016-17

*LPC students who don’t get a job within 9 months of successfully completing the course will get 100% of their fees back, made up of 50% of their fees as cashback, plus 50% as credit towards any further courses. Terms and conditions apply, please see website for details.

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