Law
Undergraduate study 2017/18
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An award-winning University
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University of the Year 2013 The University of Huddersfield became the Times Higher Education University of the Year in November 2013. Our particularly ‘bold, imaginative and innovative initiatives’ were noted by the panel.
Queen’s Award The University received the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2013, linked to the growth in our international student community.
Queen’s Anniversary Prize In 2015, the University’s role in expanding the global boundaries of new music earned a Queen’s Anniversary Prize, one of the most coveted distinctions in UK Higher Education.
A Four Star University Huddersfield is a four star university rated as ‘highly international, demonstrating excellence in both teaching and research with an excellent environment for students and staff’, as awarded by QS Stars.
Educate North Award The University of Huddersfield won New University of the Year at the Educate North Awards in 2015 which celebrate the crucial role of Higher Education in the North of England.
Athena Swan In 2015, we were recognised for our commitment to gender equality – including the recruitment and career development of female scientists and engineers – by being granted the Athena SWAN Bronze Award.
Read more about all our awards at hud.ac.uk/our-awards
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Welcome to Law I believe that the University of Huddersfield’s Business School has a lot to offer. We pride ourselves on inspiring tomorrow’s professionals and the Business School provides the types of courses that help prepare you for a long and satisfying career. Taught by expert staff committed to both academic excellence and professional relevance, you’ll benefit from studying and networking with an internationally diverse group of students in a modern and vibrant environment. We strongly encourage our students to gain practical experience. We’ll help you to apply your academic understanding to the real world which is a key factor behind our excellent employability record.
Join us and together we will take the first steps in your career. Professor Chris Cowton Dean of the Business School
What’s inside Study with us
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Meet us Megan’s student journey so far
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Hear from Katy, ‘Our open door policy.’
Our courses
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Huddersfield was one of the best universities for the course I wanted to study as it offers the incorporated Master’s degree and I won’t have to do a separate LPC. Megan Bedford, Law (Exempting) Master of Law and Practice (MLP), incorporating LLB(Hons) G uest speaker, Michael Mansfield QC, is best known for participating in some of Britain’s most prominent and controversial court cases.
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100% The UK’s only University where all our permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy*
You will need to follow a professional route to become a fully qualified solicitor or barrister and our LLB(Hons) and Master of Law and Practice (MLP) courses will put you on the path to a satisfying legal career. A career in law can be interesting, challenging and rewarding. Lawyers give legal advice on a wide variety of issues, and a career in the legal profession could offer you tremendous scope and prospects. Hone your debating skills in our impressive mock court room whilst gaining insight and guidance from legal professionals via our mentoring scheme and Baroness Hale Law Society.
Our pioneering Partners in Law scheme provides you with networking, mentoring and training opportunities via renowned legal firms
Our innovative Partners in Law scheme links you with thirteen legal firms, both from the region and nationally, with international repute for networking, mentoring and training opportunities. Some of the firms currently involved in
the partnership include Pinsent Masons, DLA Piper, Eversheds, Ridley and Hall Solicitors, Ramsdens Solicitors and Eaton Smith. Our tutors have strong professional backgrounds and industry experience. Many are fully qualified solicitors or have worked in senior legal positions within leading organisations. You may also have the opportunity to be part of the Legal Advice Clinic. You’ll work closely with solicitors from local firms, regularly attending court and assisting with real cases, allowing you to apply your practical skills in a real-world environment. The Clinic serves the community of Huddersfield and is based off campus in the town centre with our students providing real advice to real people. Not only does this service offer valuable and practical legal advice, the experience will help you to develop your own practical, reflective and autonomous skills.
Our legal Advice Clinic won ‘ The Best Contribution by a Team of Students’ 2015 at the Attorney-General and LawWorks Awards presented at the House of Commons **
* P ermanent staff, after probation: some recently appointed colleagues will only obtain recognition in the months after their arrival in Huddersfield, once they have started teaching.
** Available from Year 2 and subject to successfully completing a competency assessment.
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Courses
Graduates employed:
90%*
Master of Law and Practice (MLP)
Key information: UCAS code: M100 Duration: 3-4 years full-time Entry requirements: AAB at A Level DDD at BTEC 136 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications
*Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey). For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
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The Master of Law and Practice (MLP) is an exciting Master’s degree course that provides a clear route to professional qualification, plus exemption from the vocational stage of training (LPC) for qualification as a solicitor. This should satisfy all your academic requirements and entitles you to proceed directly to a training contract with a legal firm. This route of study means it isn’t necessary to fund a separate LPC course on top of your LLB(Hons) – a massive benefit and saving when setting yourself up for a career in law.
and training opportunities via regional and internationally renowned legal firms. Firms currently involved in the partnership include Pinsent Masons, DLA Piper, Walker Morris, Eversheds, Hammonds, Chadwick Lawrence, Armitage Sykes, Ramsdens Solicitors, Wilkinson Woodward, Eaton Smith, Ridley and Hall, Switalskis and Kirklees Council Legal Services.
On the Master of Law and Practice degree you must demonstrate academic performance at the end of Year 2 to continue.* If you don’t meet the academic requirements Our professional accredited then you can transfer to the courses are qualifying law degrees for the purposes of both LLB(Hons) route and graduate at the Bar Standards Board and the the end of Year 3 with the option to continue onto the Legal Solicitors Regulation Authority. Practice Course (LPC) instead. The course aims to provide a Graduates from this course comprehensive foundation in have gone on to roles such the study of law, with specialist options in Years 2 and 3, subject as barristers and solicitors, as well as careers in personnel, to the route you choose. industrial relations, finance, Our pioneering Partners in banking, insurance and general Law scheme provides you business management. with networking, mentoring
The four year MLP route
gives you exemption from the Legal Practice Course (LPC), the second academic stage of training required for qualification as a solicitor * T he minimum standard for professional subjects required by the Solicitor Regulation Authority (SRA) are met.
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Graduates employed:
95%*
Key information: UCAS code: M101 Duration: 3 years full-time Entry requirements: BBB at A Level DDM at BTEC 120 UCAS points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications
Law LLB (Hons)
The LLB is a well-established qualifying law degree which provides the first stage of academic qualification on the road to becoming a solicitor or barrister whilst giving you the opportunity to develop a wide variety of skills. It helps you to acquire a firm understanding of legal principles and core legal concepts but also allows you to choose from a range of specialised electives, enabling you to tailor your final award to reflect your own aspirations and strengths when competing in the work environment. The course aims to provide a comprehensive foundation in the study of law, with specialist options in Years 2 and 3.
with independent thought and utilise their analytic skills to put forward a clear and focused case. It is not all courtroom dramas. As a solicitor you’ll find yourself delving into a variety of situations from divorces to house moves, and it’s your responsibility to maintain professionalism, often in the face of adversity. Graduates from this course have gone on to roles such as Paralegal, Legal Administrative, Assistant Solicitor and Legal Assistant in organisations including Slater and Gordon, Greenhead Solicitors, Ramsden Solicitors LLP.** ** Source: LinkedIn
As a solicitor, you’d provide clients with legal advice, assistance and guidance. Successful solicitors are able to combine legal knowledge
*Percentage of graduates from this course who go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating (Destinations of Leavers Survey). For detailed course information, including full entry requirements, please visit hud.ac.uk/courses
Laura-Jade King, graduated Master of Law and Practice (MLP) 2015, now a Paralegal at Pinsent Masons “Studying Law at the University of Huddersfield not only allowed me to obtain the academic knowledge required when working within the legal profession, but also allowed me to also develop invaluable practical skills that have proved crucial in my work as a Paralegal for Pinsent Masons. The tutors cannot do enough for you and are always available to offer any required help or support.”
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My student journey so far
Megan Bedford Law (Exempting) Master of Law and Practice (MLP), incorporating LLB(Hons)
“I grew up in Leeds and I wanted “From a young age I’d always the opportunity to move away thought about having a career in law. I went on to study law at from home and live by myself. A level. I really enjoyed it and it “The transition from being made me certain that it’s what at home to becoming I want to do. independent was much easier than I thought. I really enjoyed “Huddersfield was one of the best universities for the course living at Storthes Hall in my I wanted to study as it offers first year. It was what you’d the incorporated Master’s expect from your time at uni degree and I won’t have to do and more. I had such a great a separate LPC. time going to student events and living in a student village. “I’ve learned so much during I met some of my best friends my time here and I was here and I expect them to be surprised at how much support friends for life. I was given.
I’ve learned so much during my time here and I was surprised at how much support I was given.
“After I graduate, I hope to gain a training contract as a conveyancer and build my career as a solicitor.”
To hear Megan talk about her student journey visit hud.ac/profiles
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Open door polic y for student s
Katy Ferris Lecturer, Law
“When I was younger I wanted to be a teacher, later on I became fascinated by issues of justice.
Engaging minds, debating the law and legal principles.
“I grew up in Scunthorpe. My father was a welder and my mum a book keeper, they instilled in me a great work ethic.
sharing my enthusiasm for learning. I’ve since published widely on issues of justice in a number of publications and journals.
“I wanted to work here because “My most memorable event at the University of Huddersfield of the strong links between was meeting Michael the Business School and the Mansfield QC when he gave a local community, the award social justice lecture. winning Law Clinic and the open door policy for students. “I love teaching law as I get This means we get to know the to interact with young and students as individuals and on engaging minds, debating the graduation day I am every bit law and legal principles. as proud as their families of “My biggest achievement to their achievement. date has been seeing my “I became interested in textbooks published.” teaching law as a way of
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The Oastler Building will be the new home for the Law School, currently being constructed this will be ready for use by the start of 2017
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Phil Drake, Senior Lecturer in Law and Director of the University’s Legal Advice Clinic. Phil was shortlisted in the category of ‘Most Innovative Teacher of the Year’ in The Times Higher Education Awards 2015
The Legal Advice Clinic which won The Best Contribution by a Team of Students 2015 at the Attorney-General and LawWorks Awards presented at the House of Commons
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Apply to us We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply. UCAS If you want to apply for a first (undergraduate) degree, you need to submit your application via UCAS. Go to www.ucas.com If your present school or college is registered with UCAS (chances are they will be) just ask your teacher or careers adviser for help. Once you’ve applied we’ll guide you through the steps towards becoming a student from your application, to your offer and enrolment, so you’ll always know what to do next.
Make sure your application form is received by UCAS by 15 January 2017 (or even earlier if you’re applying from outside the EU). Course codes The UCAS website gives you codes for all courses but you’ll also find these with the course details in this brochure. Make sure you enter the right code on your application form. The institution code for Huddersfield is HUDDS H60.
When to apply through UCAS If you’re planning to start your course in Autumn 2017, UCAS will accept your application from 1 September 2016. If you want to defer entry for one year, please ensure this is indicated on your application form.
Contact us Got a question? Get in touch with us. Law Admissions Tutor Tel. +44 (0)1484 473574 Email. law@hud.ac.uk @UoHBusinessSch huddlaw
Important Information This brochure is provided for information only and will not form part of your student contract. For full, up to date details on our courses, including when and how that information may change, visit our website at www.hud.ac.uk/courses
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