These Learning Strategies will occupy your time. There are 24 weeks of normal classes including two reading weeks. Lectures provide a basic framework of concepts and principles. Classes will also include interactive learning activities such as group discussion, presentations, tests, video, web-based activities and written formative and summative assessments.

This module will run in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. You will be introduced to Sources of Law, including the Legislative Process and Influences on Parliament, Delegated Legislation, Statutory Interpretation, Judicial Precedent and European Law. You will also cover areas of dispute-solving including the civil and criminal courts and alternative forms of dispute resolution, lay participation in delivering criminal justice, the judiciary and financing advice and representation. In addition you will develop such skills as reading legislation, research, essay writing and exam preparation.

Textbooks, journals, resources packs, videos (available in the law department and the library), the online databases.

Elliott & Quinn. English Legal System, 8th ed. Sweet & Maxwell

Details :- Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 will be assessed by :
- Essay of 1500 words maximum (to be completed at home) 40%
- Timed Class Test 40%
- Design of appropriate job advertisements 20%
To pass this module students must achieve an overall mark of at least 40%. Students must achieve at least 35% in all assessed elements of this module