Law / Legal Studies

Course summary

The course will develop your knowledge and understanding of the English legal system. Topics covered include the courts and legal personnel, law-making, dispute solving in negligence cases and aspects of criminal law. You will analyse aspects of the legal system and apply your knowledge to given scenarios. The course is continually assessed through a range of internal and external assessments. • You will develop your ability to work both independently and as part of a group in order to produce coursework and prepare for the external assessments. • You will develop and improve your research skills, as well as your overall IT and communication skills. • The units will allow you to develop independent legal research skills, including the use of legal databases, journals and case material. • You will become a critical consumer of information, expressing your point of view in a clear and concise manner. • You will improve your debating skills and develop the capacity to support a point of view with reference to evidence.