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    Law with Professional Legal Practice - LLB (Hons)

    Year of entry
    2022
    Course type
    Single Honours
    Duration of study
    3 years / 4 years with international or placement year
    Location
    Keele University campus
    Subject area / School
    School of Law
    UCAS code
    M101
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    Course overview

    Prepare for a range of legal careers with our innovative degree in Law with Professional Legal Practice. You will be equipped with the core foundation legal knowledge and practical skills needed for entry to the legal professions. You will study the core modules that form part of any qualifying law degree, alongside a range of specially designed practice-based modules giving you a taster of legal practice in key areas assessed by the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

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      What we’re going to do with your data and why?

      We will securely store your data and send you essential information (examples include updates on an application or booking confirmations for events such as Open Days).

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      We will never sell your data to a third party. We only ever share data with companies involved in helping us communicate with you or helping us to manage your data (examples include; Online forms, Printers, Postal services, other University partners etc).

      How long are we keeping it?

      We will keep your data for the year that you first enquire with us plus 6 subsequent years. This is to ensure that you are legally protected should you have any issues with the use of your data.

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    Work Placements

    Opportunities to explore various law-related professions Boost your CV and develop your professional network

    Accredited

    by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board

    Mooting

    Opportunities to discover a broad range of mooting activities Hone your craft in research, writing, and advocacy

    Student testimonials

    Georgia Wakely, graduated with a First

    Georgia Wakely, graduated with a First

    "I have exceeded all my own expectations and my ambitions for the future have soared as a result" - read more about Georgia Wakely, graduated with a First

    Shamin Khan, graduated with a First

    Shamin Khan, graduated with a First

    "Being an undergraduate student at Keele I was able to learn from academics who were at the cutting-edge of their research" - read more about Shamin Khan, graduated with a First

    Alice Shirley, graduated with a First

    Alice Shirley, graduated with a First

    "I have found that the skills I developed here have been really useful to discuss in job interviews or on applications for training contracts." - read more about Alice Shirley, graduated with a First

    Course content

    The Law with Professional Legal Practice pathway is an innovative response to the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. This pathway will deliver the same core modules addressing the Foundations of Legal Knowledge that are offered in all of our Law pathways. It will also provide the opportunity for students wishing to qualify as a solicitor to follow a dedicated pathway of practice based modules within a Law degree with the quality and rigour recognised externally by law firms and chambers. In addition to the dedicated practice-based modules, you'll have lots of opportunities to further develop your practical skills. There are opportunities to take part in mooting (practising oral arguments), client interviewing, negotiation, or volunteering (subject to a selection process) as a Community Legal Companion or in either our Divorce or Commercial Law Legal Advice Clinics. 

    Enhancing Your Employability

    Work Placements

    Drawing on its extensive links with the legal professions, the Keele Law School provides you with the opportunity to complete work placements with partner organisations including the Citizens Advice Bureau, the Crown Prosecution Service, and law firms in London, Manchester and Birmingham. You also have the option to undertake a full placement year as part of your degree. Work placements provide an invaluable insight into the workings of various law-related professions, helping you to decide which career path you wish to choose whilst boosting your CV and developing your professional network.

    International Year

    Broaden your horizons at one of our partner universities by studying an International Year between Year 2 and Year 3. You will have the opportunity to spend two semesters at one partner university or one semester at one university and the second at another. Studying abroad allows you to experience a different university culture, to gain new perspectives on your subject area and to enhance your future employability. On successful completion of all modules across the year, you will graduate with a degree title ‘with International Year'.

    Legal Advice Clinics

    As part of our Legal Advice Clinics, you are trained and supervised by experienced Solicitors to provide advice to clients on a range of legal issues. The Law School runs two legal clinics on Commercial Law and Divorce, giving you the opportunity to put your legal skills into practice and enhance your employability, whilst making a positive contribution to the community and wider society.

    PATHWAYS

    We offer a variety of pathways to a qualifying law degree. You can also undertake an LLB in:

    If you already have an undergraduate degree, then you may be interested in our accelerated law programme:

    Course structure

    The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.

    COMPULSORY MODULES

    COMPULSORY MODULES

    OPTIONAL MODULES

    COMPULSORY MODULES

    • Law of Trust
    • Contemporary Case Law Critique
    • Business Law and Practice
    • Residential Conveyancing
    • Wills Probate and Drafting
    • The Practice of Criminal Litigation

    OPTIONAL MODULES

    • CAB Legal Placement Project
    • Child Law
    • Commercial Law
    • Criminal Evidence
    • International Human Rights
    • Jurisprudence
    • Health Care Law
    • Professional Legal Skills
    • Company Law
    • Disability Law
    • Gender, Sexuality and Law
    • Law and New Technologies
    • Transnational Crime

     

     

    Variations to 2020/21 courses

    Entry requirements

    Keele is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity to all our applicants with the potential and motivation to succeed, regardless of background. On that basis we operate a range of 'alternative offer' schemes with clear eligibility criteria.

    The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom and International students.

    If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year.

    A Level requirements

    • A Level requirement BBB-ABC

    GCSE requirements

    • English at C (or 4)

    BTEC

    • BTEC requirements DDM

    INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

    • 30 points

    ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

    • Obtain Access to Higher Education Diploma with 122 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction

    PREPARATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    International students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this course have the opportunity to study an International Foundation Year programme.

    These courses are designed to prepare international students to enter into Keele University undergraduate degrees.

    Foundation year

    You may choose to study this course via foundation year.

    If you’re returning to education following a break, wish to study a new subject or don’t have the grades or sufficient equivalent experience for direct entry to this course, a foundation year may be a good option for you.

    Following successful completion (including any additional progression requirements) of the foundation year you can progress on to this course.

    The foundation year offers September starts across all subjects, and January starts across all science, humanities, social sciences and business routes.

    The January intake excludes the Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree with Foundation Year and other health-related foundation Year degree

    For more details visit our foundation year webpages.

    Foundation year

    Foundation Year Overview

    If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into the LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Legal Practice course, our Foundation Year can provide an alternative route into your degree. 

    Keele University is consistently ranked among the top universities for student satisfaction, and we have over 70 years’ experience of teaching a foundation year to students. On the Keele Foundation Year, you’ll study on campus, joining our community from the outset, and you will have access to a range of support.

    Read on to find out about:

    • Foundation Year indicative modules for the September intake
    • Foundation Year entry requirements
    • How to apply
    • UCAS code for this course

    The information within this page is for students wishing to start their studies in September. If you would like to start this course in January, please visit our January pages for further details.

    Course Content

    Our Foundation Year allows you to develop your critical thinking, academic reading, writing, and communication study skills along with subject-specific knowledge and skills which will be invaluable in your academic studies and beyond. Upon meeting the progression criteria and successfully completing our Foundation Year, you will automatically progress into your Keele undergraduate degree with the confidence that you have the skills, and knowledge needed to successfully complete your course.

    This Foundation Year is a two-semester programme which provides a tailored pre-degree programme of study to better prepare you for the LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Legal Practice course. For example, the Foundations in Law module provides a foundational understanding of English (Common Law) legal methods and how to apply them to disputes and recent or contemporary issues in society. Course content has been developed in collaboration with degree teaching teams, so that by the time you begin Year 1, you will be ready to excel at your studies, as the majority of our Foundation Year students do. 

    Find out more about the Keele Foundation Year, including information about teaching and assessment methods by visiting the Foundation Year homepage. 

    Course Structure

    The module details given below are indicative, they are intended to provide you with an idea of the range of subjects that are taught to our current students. The modules that will be available for you to study in future years are prone to change as we regularly review our teaching to ensure that it is up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. The information presented is therefore not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules available in any given year.

    Semester One Modules

    FYO-00247 Foundations: Breaking the code - Understanding Academic Writing 15 credits
    FYO-00263 Foundations of Social Sciences - 1 15 credits
    FYO-00265 Foundations of Social Sciences - 2 15 credits
    FYO-00273
    		 Foundations of Law 15 credits

    Semester Two Modules

    FYO-00271 University Research Portfolio 30 credits
    FYO-00269 Advancing Social Sciences 30 credits

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.

    • Between 40-48 UCAS points from at least 1 A level/level 3 qualification or equivalent, or
    • Relevant work experience

      AND

    • GCSE English Language at grade 4 (C), or Level 2 Functional Skills, or
    • IELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in all subtests)

    How to Apply 

    Students will need to apply for LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Legal Practice with Foundation Year (UCAS code M102) through UCAS at www.ucas.com

    Direct Entry Students

    If you already have your qualifications, are not expecting any further results and only wish to apply to Keele, please contact the Admissions Office directly.

    Information for International Students

    International students who do not meet the entry requirements for this integrated foundation year course may be eligible to study an International Foundation Year stand alone programme.

    Please visit the International Foundation Year pages for information on how to apply, entry requirements and course details.

    To find additional course information to complement the information on this tab, please view our Foundation Year programme specifications.

    The offer you receive will be determined by your subject and application.

    Fees and funding

    Going to university can be a daunting as well as an exciting experience. It can be difficult to understand the true costs of being a student, as well as the financial support that is available to help you meet those costs.

    We can help you to manage your funds, create a budget and ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible. We also offer financial support such as the Keele University Hardship Fund and emergency loans.

    For more information visit our money, advice and guidance section.

    Career prospects

    96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017)

    This programme is a qualifying law degree which offers the current professional exemptions you need to train to practise as a solicitor or barrister. Additionally, the Professional Legal Practice pathway offers a unique and innovative stream of modules that will equip students with the practical legal skills usually only acquired through postgraduate study. This suite of practice-based modules teaches and assesses practical legal skills such as advocacy, writing, drafting, legal research and mediation as well as areas of legal practice. Graduates may use these legal skills to acquire the qualifying work experience element of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, such as paralegal work or voluntary work at a law centre. 

    Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.

    Additional opportunities

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