Programme Specification for the 2020/1 academic year

LLB Law with Legal Placement

1. Programme Details

Programme name	LLB Law with Legal Placement	Programme code	UFL4LAWLAW07
Study mode(s)	Full Time	Academic year	2020/1
Campus(es)	Streatham (Exeter)	Programme start date	09/2018
NQF Level	6 (Honours)

2. Description of the Programme

This four year degree programme is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board and covers all the foundation subjects required to pass the Academic Stage which forms part of the professional qualification as a barrister or solicitor. On graduation you will be able proceed to the Solicitors’ Legal Practice Course or the Barristers’ Bar Professional Training Course. After core modules in the first two stages, you will work in a prescribed legal organisation in stage three. On your return to Exeter in stage four, you will undertake a compulsory dissertation module focused on your work in legal practice / legal innovation and select from a range of optional modules.

We aim to offer as many activities as possible to help broaden career development and equip students with the skills employers find most valuable. These include activities and skills developed through learning and teaching, such as group work, research and analysis, communication and argumentation, and advocacy and negotiation; as well as other extra-curricular activities, including a team building exercise, employer visits, mooting, pro bono and other skills sessions (such as CV building and employment applications), which provide many opportunities to gain transferable skills and to meet and interact with potential employers.

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

1. To provide you with a thorough knowledge of the foundation subjects of English and EU law which meets the professional requirements for the academic stage of legal training, as determined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, and give you the opportunity to acquire and develop essential analytical, practice-facing and marketable transferable skills.
2. To enable you to extend your legal knowledge and understanding beyond the foundation subjects of English law by providing you with a basic knowledge and understanding of selected elements of legal practice and the professional ethics of the workplace.
3. To enable you to identify, locate and critically appraise English legal materials and those of another legal system.
4. To enable you to understand some of the major theoretical foundations of law and to evaluate them.
5. To enable you to understand law and its operation in its social, political, economic and legal practice contexts.
6. To develop your ability to undertake independent research and to apply comparatively the principles of law and legal rules in different common law jurisdictions as well as in a formal workplace setting.
7. To encourage you to reason logically, supporting the process with legal authority, academic commentary and by reference to other relevant materials.
8. To provide you with a comprehensive and integrated legal education through study on individual modules and through the complementary interaction of modules across the programme.
9. To provide you with insight into the practice of law with a particular focus on innovation and technology and future challenges to the practice of law through a legal placement.
10. To provide you with the necessary personal and key skills to enable you to develop as an independent, autonomous and reflective individual and generally as a developing professional.

4. Programme Structure

The placement year is taken in Stage 3 and is spent working in a legal organisation with which the University of Exeter has partnership links. These currently include Reed Smith in London. During the placement year you will be expected to complete assessments which in total amount to 120 credits.

5. Programme Modules

The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.

https://socialsciences.exeter.ac.uk/students/undergraduatemodules/

Due to the qualifying nature of the Exeter LLB with Legal Placement degree, no modules are condonable.

Stage 1

120 credits compulsory modules (4x 30 credits).

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
LAW1036	Legal Foundations	30	Yes
LAW1003	Criminal Law	30	Yes
LAW1004	The Law of Contract	30	Yes
LAW1035	Constitutional and Administrative Law	30	Yes

Optional Modules

None

Total Credits for Stage 1	120

Stage 2

90 credits of compulsory options (3x 30 credits).

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
LAW2017	Land Law	30	Yes
LAW2015	The Law of Torts	30	Yes
LAW2041	Equity and Trusts OR	30	Yes
LAW2103	European Union Law	15	No
LAW2906	Legal Professionalism non-credit bearing module: Legal Professionalism	0	No

Optional Modules

15 credits of option modules to be taken from those offered in the Law School.

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
LAW S2 opt 2020-21
LAW2093	EU Trade Law	15	Yes
LAW2095	Equality and Diversity	15	Yes
LAW2104	Changing the Law - Theory and Practice	15	Yes
LAW2105	Advanced EU Law	15	Yes
LAW2109	Competition Law	15	Yes
LAW2139	Comparative Contract Law	15	Yes
LAW2144	International Law and the United Kingdom	15	Yes
LAW2145	The Law of Freedom of Expression	15	Yes
LAW2171	Human Rights and Human Dignity	15	Yes
LAW3187	Criminal Law, History and Theory	15	Yes
LAW3188	Internet Law	15	Yes
LAW3189	Shipping Law	15	Yes
LAW3190	Artificial Intelligence and the Law	15	Yes
LAW3191	International Commercial Arbitration	15	Yes

Total Credits for Stage 2	120

Stage 3

Your third year will be spent on legal work placement. Your workplace contract will be organised directly with your employer which is a partner organisation to the Law School. During your placement you will undertake modules equivalent to 120 credits. You will be required to show appropriate evidence of satisfactory attendance and performance during your placement.

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
LAW3700	Law with Legal Placement: Placement Module	120	Yes

Optional Modules

The choice of modules that you take is dependent on the modules offered or required by the host university.

Total Credits for Stage 3	120

Stage 4

30 credits compulsory modules. 90 credits of optional modules.

Compulsory Modules

The object of the dissertation is to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and analysis of an aspect of the law that impacts on the future of the legal profession relying upon knowledge from your third year placement as well as academic research materials.

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
LAW3047B	Innovative Law in Practice Dissertation	30	Yes

Optional Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
LAW SF opt 2019-20
LAW3003	Criminal Law	30	Yes
LAW3003B	Criminal Law	30	Yes
LAW3011	Gender, Sexuality and Law	15	Yes
LAW3019	Commercial Law	30	Yes
LAW3100	Human trafficking and modern slavery	15	Yes
LAW3102	Art and Law	15	Yes
LAW3182	Competition Law	15	Yes
LAW3178	The Law of Freedom of Expression	15	Yes
LAW3020	Family Law	30	Yes
LAW3024	Public International Law	30	Yes
LAW3026	Employment Law	30	Yes
LAW3028	Intellectual Property	30	Yes
LAW3030	Introduction to Discrimination Law	15	Yes
LAW3043	Company Law	30	Yes
LAW3059	Alternative Dispute Resolution	15	Yes
LAW3083	Company Law Foundation	15	Yes
LAW3093	(European) Internet Law	15	Yes
LAW3132	Islamic Law and Society	15	Yes
LAW3137	Lethal Force, the ECHR and Democracy	15	Yes
LAW3142	Environmental Law and Planning	30	Yes
LAW3146	International Law, Conflict and Strategy	30	Yes
LAW3148	Human Rights Law: The European Convention On Human Rights	30	Yes
LAW3153	(European) Consumer Law	15	Yes
LAW3154	Insurance Law	30	Yes
LAW3155	Law, Politics and Power	30	Yes
LAW3156	Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Law	30	Yes
LAW3160	Family Law: Child Law	15	Yes
LAW3184	International Commercial Litigation	15	Yes
LAW3185	International Family Law	15	Yes
LAW3165	Charity Law	30	Yes
LAW3167	Access to Justice Clinic	30	Yes
LAW3168	Criminal Justice and Evidence	30	Yes
LAW3169	Equality and Diversity at Work	15	Yes
LAW3170	Medical Ethics and Law	30	Yes
LAW3171	Human Rights and Human Dignity	15	Yes
LAW3172	Access to Justice Advice	30	Yes
LAW3173	Technology and Human Rights Law	15	Yes
LAW3175	Medical Ethics and Law Foundations	15	Yes
LAW3176	Researching Public International Law	15	Yes
LAW3181	United Nations Law	15	Yes
LAW3186	Law, Politics and Power	15	Yes

Total Credits for Stage 4	120

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
	...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and understanding of the theoretical, conceptual and practical features of the English legal system, its institutions and procedures (see Educational Aims - 1. above). 2. Demonstrate a competent knowledge and capacity to reflect on the work of the legal organisation where you had your placement as well as, its procedures. 3. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the fundamental rules, theories, principles and conceptual framework of the seven foundation subjects of English and EU Law and of those optional legal subjects selected for study, as well as related academic opinion, (see Educational Aims - 1, above). 4. Follow and understand current developments in English law in the subjects of study and to have some appreciation of the current developments in the legal profession and the future of law (see Educational Aims - 1-3, above). 5. Research a legal question and demonstrate competence in applying legal knowledge in order to formulate and evaluate a response to it (see Educational Aims - 3, above). 6. Demonstrate competent understanding of some of the relevant legal practice, social, economic, political, historical, philosophical, ethical and cultural contexts within which the law operates in each of the jurisdictions studied (see Educational Aims - 1-3, above).	Subject knowledge and skills are acquired through lectures, student syndicate meetings and tutor-led seminars and surgeries; library tuition; essays; legal skills workshops, formative work, reflective learning and presentations. Students will be required to complete a non-credit bearing on line module – Professionalism in Law in preparation for work placement and must submit a plan of their dissertation by the end of their placement year.	1 Unseen or seen examinations 1-6: for example, all compulsory modules involve an unseen examination; some optional modules involve a seen examination – see optional module details; 2 Open/closed note examinations 1-6: for example, all stage one compulsory modules involve a closed note examination; some stage three optional modules involve an open note examination – see optional module details; 3 Assessed essays 1-6: for example, in 2015-16 the compulsory stage two Land Law module involves an assessed essay; from 2016-17 all stage two compulsory modules will involve an assessed essay; some stage three optional modules also involve assessed essays – see optional module details; 4 Dissertation 1-6: writing a dissertation is an option in stage three; there is also a shorter Research Paper option; 5 Assessment of legal skills 1-6: this runs through all Law modules, but the English law-facing skills are especially emphasised in the stage one compulsory Legal Foundations module. 6. Business report writing 1 – 6, eg as part of the Legal Placement module.

Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
	...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
7. Identify, locate, retrieve and evaluate efficiently English and selected foreign legal and other relevant information in paper, electronic and on-line form, with minimum guidance. 8. Use theoretical legal knowledge to provide practical advice and imaginative solutions to particular problems, independently and effectively. 9. Work independently to synthesise information from a number of primary and secondary legal and other sources; appreciate their relative value; and separate the relevant from the peripheral. 10. Make an independent and effective critical judgement about the merits of particular arguments and make reasoned choices between alternative solutions or arguments. 11. Communicate technical legal information and argument effectively and concisely, orally and in writing, in a manner appropriate to the discipline and in task-specific ways	Essays; lectures; syndicate meetings, seminars, legal skills workshops and formative work.	6 Essays / coursework 7-11: for example, in 2015-16 the compulsory stage two Land Law module involves an assessed essay; from 2016-17 all stage two compulsory modules will involve an assessed essay; some stage three optional modules also involve assessed essays – see optional module details; 7 Legal skills 7-11: developing legal skills runs through all Law modules, but this is especially emphasised in the stage one compulsory Legal Foundations module; 8 Oral presentations require you to put across your arguments clearly and concisely 7-11: all syndicate meetings, seminars and other workshops, as well as assessed presentations, require you to do this – particular examples include the assessed presentations in Legal Foundations and all compulsory module seminars to which students are expected to contribute; 9 Examinations often contain a large element aimed at testing ability to separate the relevant from the irrelevant. 7-11: this applies to all modules assessed by examination – see above.

Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
	...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
12. Manage time effectively, plan activity and prioritise tasks by working to strict deadlines, and demonstrating an ability to work under pressure. 13. Work and interact effectively and proactively in a group, share information and ideas, and manage related practical matters. 14. Work independently, managing your time and learning resources, and developing appropriate task-specific strategies. 15. Communicate clear and reasoned arguments, accurately and effectively, in both oral and written form. 16. Reflect on, evaluate and assess own learning and ability autonomously, and where necessary proactively seek and make effective use of advice and feedback 17. Identify, retrieve and use, independently and efficiently, a range of library-based and electronic resources with minimum guidance. 18. Apply appropriate strategies for solving conceptual and practical problems, making critical judgements and choosing autonomously between alternative solutions and arguments. 19. Reflect comparatively and in an effective way on legal learning in two jurisdictions.	Key skills are an integral part of the degree programme. Particular aspects of the programme focus on personal and key skills development. Syndicate meetings and seminars encourage students to work independently and in groups with the aim of presenting and criticising materials in interesting and varied forms (skills 12-19), Essays (skills 12,14-19); lectures (12,14,15,18,19); legal skills workshops (skills 12,13, 14,15,16,18,19), Personal Development Planning and Personal Tutor meetings focus upon a student’s development of all key skills and their ability to reflect upon this and in particular skill (16).	11 Examinations (skills 12,14,15,16,18,19): this applies to all modules assessed by examination – see above. 12 Assessed Essays (skills 12,14,15,16,17,18,19): this applies to all modules assessed by essay – see above. 13 Oral presentations (12,14,15,16,17,18,19): this applies to all modules involving oral contributions and assessed presentations – see above.

7. Programme Regulations

University Regulations on the number of credits to be taken and at what level for each stage of the programme can be found in the Credit and Qualifications Framework.

Progression

Condonement is the process that allows you to be awarded credit (and so progress to the next stage or, in the final stage, receive an award), despite failing to achieve a pass mark at a first attempt. You are not entitled to reassessment in condoned credit. Regulations on condonement can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.

Assessment and Awards

For undergraduate degrees assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. Details of the weightings for each year of all programme lengths can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.

Classification

Full details of assessment regulations for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and the classification of awards can be found in the Handbook for Assessment, Progression and Awarding for Taught Programmes.

You can also read details of Generic Marking Criteria.

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

Personal and Academic Tutoring

It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you with individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support fo the duration of your programme, and this support extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.

Information on the College Personal Tutoring system, library provision, ELE resources and access to College support services can be found on the College webpages for current students.

Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC)

SSLCs enable students and staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.

9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning

Learning Resources

The University Library maintains its principal collections in the main library buildings on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, together with a number of specialist collections in certain Colleges. The total Library collection comprises over a million volumes and 3000 current periodical subscriptions.

IT Services

A wide range of IT services are provided throughout the Exeter campuses, including open-access computer rooms, some of which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Helpdesks are maintained on the Streatham and St Luke's campuses, while most study bedrooms in halls and flats are linked to the University's campus network.

Student Support Services

The University provides many support services including health and wellbeing, multifaith chaplaincy, family support, the Students' Guild and international student support.

10. Admissions Criteria

All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.

Candidates for undergraduate programmes must satisfy the undergraduate admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.

The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards

Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).

13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards

The University and its constituent Colleges draw on a range of data to review the quality of education provision. The College documents the performance in each of its tuaght programmes, against a range of criteria on an annual basis through the Annual Student Experience Review (ASER).

Subject areas are reviewed every five years through a College Academic Audit scheme that includes external contributions.

14. Awarding Institution

University of Exeter

15. Lead College / Teaching Institution

College of Social Sciences and International Studies (CSSIS)

16. Partner College / Institution

Partner College(s)

Not applicable to this programme

Partner Institution

Not applicable to this programme.

17. Programme Accredited / Validated by

136

18. Final Award

LLB Law with Legal Placement

19. UCAS Code

Not applicable to this programme.

20. NQF Level of Final Award

6 (Honours)

21. Credit

CATS credits	480	ECTS credits	240

22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group

[Honours] Law

23. Dates

Origin Date		Date of last revision