Law (Conversion)

This module introduces students to the structure and operation of the institutions and processes of the English legal system, including a broad appreciation of human rights and their application. It will consider the sources of English law and how the law is interpreted. It will provide a detailed overview of the civil and criminal justice systems in England and Wales and provides an insight into the role of judges, the legal professions and lay participation in the legal system. The module will allow students to develop their understanding of a range of relevant foundation academic legal skills used in the study and practice of law.

The Law of Contract deals with multi-million pound deals such as ship building down to the purchase of a cup of tea. It concerns how agreements become binding, what obligations are created and what remedies there are for breach. The module is an introduction to the law and its socio-economic context.

This module examines the historical development of Equity in order to establish a clear understanding of its influence, as well as how equitable principles and remedies continue to play a crucial role. The module will also consider a broad range of important themes, such as conscionability, fairness and justice, including the need to promote great flexibility in the application of the law. Much of this module will focus on the operation of the Trust and how the different types operate in practice. The module will then explore the potential for serious breaches, and the consequences which arise as a result.

This module explores foundations of the law of torts. It considers key principles of selected torts and considers their historical development. This module will examine the interactions between law and public policy, as well as the social and historical foundations of the law of torts more broadly.

This module focuses on the fundamental principles of criminal law, including how crimes are committed and the use of defences. It also explores key offences against the person and property, including offences relating to homicide, sexual offences, theft (and related offences) and non-fatal personal offences.

This module, explores the principle underpinning English and Welsh Land law, and how it has developed and changed over time. Subsequently, the module will delve into in-depth examination of specific areas of land law.

Choose either: Legal Research Project or Work Placement in Law

The Legal Research project provides students with an opportunity to intensively research an area of law which is of particular interest. Students will be assigned supervisor who will help to guide and support them as they focus their research question on a specific area of law.

Students are expected to meet with their supervisor and work with them to formulate a working title and structure, with a view to producing an original, coherent and detailed project which critically analyses a particular legal issue. This will require researching a range of primary and/or secondary legal sources and materials in order to engage with the required depth of analysis and evaluation.

Choose either: Legal Research Project or Work Placement in Law

The university is committed to promoting work-based learning opportunities for students to apply their theoretical skills in the workplace and improve their employability skills. This module enables students to work within a professional legal environment for a minimum of 120 hours. This is an opportunity for students to develop their employability skills and career identity, improve their understanding of legal practice, and gain tangible experience in the workplace. The work placement hours for this module are to take place within semester dates and will normally be on one chosen day per week. Students will be supported by the UoW Placement Services to secure their placement, the Employability Advisors and Placement Manager will be available to support students in securing an appropriate placement. This module will also allow students to start to create a professional network.

Solicitors Legal Knowledge - 30 credits
This module develops competency in the application of the law in a range of practice areas to develop Functioning Legal Knowledge as defined in the context of the assessment specification for the Solicitors Qualification Examination.

Public Law - 15 Credits (Co-requisites: European Union Law)
This module explores core issues relating to the UK constitution, such as the role of parliament and the monarchy within a parliamentary democracy. The module will also examine the balance of power between parliament and the courts, as well as the powers of government and its limitations. The module introduces students to the legal and political sources of the British constitution, the relationship of the State towards its citizens and to the other States, and to the scope of the courts to review government action. In addition, the module will compare and explore issues of European Union law as a former direct source of the UK constitution and an important area of law for study of itself. Students will find that many of the themes we consider relating to UK public law are also relevant discussions for the European Union as a constitutional order. From this order flows individual rights, some of which will also be considered in this course.

European Union Law - 15 Credits (Co-requisites: Public Law)
This module will explore issues of European Union law as a former direct source of the UK constitution and an important area of law for study of itself. The module will discuss the jurisdiction of the Court of Justice of the European Union with particular reference to the preliminary ruling procedure and the ability of the European Commission to act in their role as Guardian of the Treaties.  The module will also analyse the application of case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union dealing specifically with issues relating to the free movement of goods within the internal market.