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An LLB Honours programme by full-time study at the mini´«Ã½ has both an academic and professional focus. It provides students with a solid foundation in learning legal and academic skills at an undergraduate level. Students benefit from small group teaching that is enriched with interactive activities and a reflective approach. In our programme, we explore the legal issues confronting the real world and look for practical and workable solutions, as well as consider theoretical and reflective positions on the law. A variety of assessment methods, closely aligned to the learning outcomes of modules and the programme, provide students with contemporary approaches to problem-solving and legal application.

The Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Solicitor Regulatory Authority (SRA) are now taking divergent approaches to qualification as barristers and solicitors. The LLB provides the seven foundations of legal knowledge for the ‘academic component’ of training for the Bar and the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

All Modules are assessed through a variety of assessment methodologies, as set out below and in the Module Specifications. The LLB Programme and its assessment strategy are designed to ensure students acquire practical skills and enhance their ability to perform in court and in any public speaking role, together with critical and analytical abilities essential for legal practice (whether as solicitor or barrister), public or private sector posts in government or business, and negotiation skills essential for legal practice and for a variety of positions – for example in management or diplomacy.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you wish to qualify as a lawyer in a jurisdiction other than England and Wales after graduating from mini´«Ã½ Law School, it is recommended that you consult the accreditation authority of that jurisdiction to ensure you satisfy its requirements for qualification as a lawyer.

• To cover the foundations of knowledge (recommended by the BSB and SRA) and study contemporary specialist subjects in law.
• To develop the skills necessary to critically analyse and evaluate complex legal problems and issues.
• To develop effective oral and written skills.
• To develop transferable personal and workplace skills, including individual work and teamwork, suited to a career in or outside of law.
• To foster intellectual self-confidence and stimulate intellectual inquiry through proactive teaching and high-quality feedback.
• To embrace innovative technology.
• To develop the ability to research from various primary and secondary legal sources.

QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications:
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Solicitors Regulation Authority
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The Bar Standards Board
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Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each course unit/module can be found in the departmental or programme handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed annually by the mini´«Ã½ and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency.