LLB (Hons) Law (Graduate Entry)
- Country United Kingdom
- Course Duration 24 month
- Course Type Full Time
- Courses Campus On Campus
- Language Specification IELTS
- Program Level Undergraduate
- Education Required Grade 12 /Equivalent to 12th
- Admission intake SEP
- Minimum GPA 70
Application Charges
| Application Fee | Tution Fee |
|---|---|
| Free | GBP 16,800 |
Application Date
| Application Start Date | Application Closing Date |
|---|---|
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2023-03-03
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2023-08-20
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Program Description
Whether you have prior study in a law discipline or in a different subject area, this course allows you to demonstrate your current graduate attributes and complete a degree programme that will prepare you for a career in law. You will cover the core topics in law, whilst having an interdisciplinary approach to the subject which means you will explore the social, political and historical influences in legislation.Understanding the key principles in English and EU law will be the foundation of your course and you will be encouraged to research, reflect upon and critically analyse legal problems. This will enable you to work confidently on your own and to showcase your legal expertise, as well as work in collaboration with key stakeholders.By combining academic research and practical experience through our Legal Advice Clinics and CLOCK, you will have the appropriate skill set to refine arguments and communicate effectively with a team of legal professionals.There are two different study options for this course:- Blended Learning: 50% online and 50% face-to-face – In x4 blocks across the year
- Traditional: Face-to-face learning on campus for the two academic years
PREPARATIONS FOR YOUR CAREER
LEGAL ADVICE CLINICS
At Keele, we have dedicated Legal Advice Clinics where, upon successful application, you will be trained and supervised by experienced Solicitors to deliver legal services, from the start of the client enquiry through to the resolution of their query. You will learn how to interview and advise clients, research the law using practitioner databases, and give practical legal advice. You may be involved in drafting legal documents and court forms as well as advising clients in writing and in meetings.This valuable legal work experience will be advantageous to your professional development. You can record your experience on HEAR (Higher Education Achievement Report) to showcase your volunteer work at university and use as your portfolio when you graduate.- Divorce Clinic - You will meet clients and advise on eligibility to divorce, and continue to help them navigate the various court forms required. You will research the law, draft divorce proceedings, court documents, and gain real life experience of helping clients at a difficult time in their lives. You will be responsible for keeping the client updated throughout the proceedings, learning in a safe supervised environment.
We offer our services online and in person so have a variety of clients across the country. - Commercial Clinic – Based online and at the Smart Innovation Hub (SIH) at Keele University, you will work with small businesses, entrepreneurs and employers to provide advice on a variety of areas of commercial law. You will advise on how to trade, for example as a partnership or company.
You will advise on the duties of directors in a company as well as drafting and amending terms and conditions of business for a variety of businesses. This commercial legal work experience provides an introduction to the work commonly done by general commercial lawyers at many law firms and provides a valuable legal service to start ups and SMEs. You will have the opportunity to have direct links with businesses in a working environment.
COMMUNITY LEGAL OUTREACH COLLABORATION KEELE (CLOCK)
Community Legal Outreach Collaboration Keele (CLOCK), co-created a multi-agency collaboration with the Stoke Family Court, law firms, mediators the Citizens Advice Bureau, Domestic and Sexual Abuse survivor support services, to design the unique and innovative role of the Community Legal Companion to assist litigants in person through the court process.This opportunity is available between your 2nd and 3rd year of study where, upon successful application, you will be trained by court staff, solicitors, barristers, mediators and domestic abuse and sexual abuse support services to understand the complex needs of litigants in person, in a variety of civil legal issues, including:- Child arrangements
- Suspending evictions
- Non-molestation order
- Small claims
- Filling in court forms
- Arrange court paperwork
- Accompany in court proceedings
- Note taking
MOOTING (A MOCK APPEAL HEARING ON A POINT OF LAW)
Challenge your peers through mooting competitions and showcase your knowledge through practice. You will apply your research, writing and presentation skills in the staged legal environment we have here at Keele as a traditional court room setup. This experience will help you to build confidence when working independently as well as a team. You will learn to deal under pressure, deliver to deadline and develop your public speaking skills which will be paramount in your career search to demonstrate your practical ability.Whether you are on the defence or prosecution side, you will prepare your argument and participate in what would be a real-life trial, sometimes witnessed by our alumni and legal professionals. In addition to this, you may have the opportunity to get involved with national and international mooting competitions and you can document this experience in your job application process. Such events can attract members of the bar and legal academics, providing a great networking opportunity.PLACEMENTS
At Keele, there are opportunities via module specific prizes to participate in short term work placements that will provide valuable experience in the working environment. This will demonstrate the type of skill set that you will attain as a legal professional and allow you to share your expertise with clients and employers.We have links with partner organisations including the Citizens Advice Bureau, the Crown Prosecution Service and law firms in Birmingham, Manchester and London, and regularly welcome alumni to campus. This will provide insight into the fast-paced working environment and city culture of the legal profession, ensuring you have a feel for the roles and responsibilities available to you.Other Requirements
- CISCE / CBSE / West Bengal Class XII: 60% - 90% required depending on course. Subjects Requirements : - Maths with 70% and English with 60% All other State Boards Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard Class XII: 65% - 95% required depending on course.Subjects Requirements : - Maths with 70% and English with 60% 2 years of study must have been completed.
- For IELTS Waiver : CISCE/CBSE Class XII: 70% or above. All other State Boards Class XII (except Punjab or Mohali School Education Board): 75% or above in English, depending on course.Study should be taught in English. Otherwise IELTS is required.
Extra Notes
* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.
