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Bachelor of Laws with Honours Law, Level 4, 2023/24 - Course Handbook
Welcome to the Course
Thank you for choosing to study the LLB (Hons). I very much hope you will enjoy your experience on the course.
This handbook provides you with information that you will need on your course. You should find it helpful when you first start, when you are preparing for assessment and at any time that you need help or advice in connection with your studies here.
As your Course Director I am responsible for looking after overall management of the course, together with the Deputy Course Leaders.
If you have any further queries about the course or need more information or support, then please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. I am absolutely committed to making sure that the student experience on the LLB (Hons) is as good as it possibly can be, so please do not hesitate to contact me with any feedback about improvements we could make. You will find my details in the Key Contacts section.
The course team is looking forward to working with you this year and we hope that your time studying with us at Leeds Beckett University is both enjoyable and successful.
On behalf of our University and the whole course team I would like to wish you well in your studies.
David Norris, Course Director
Welcome to the 2023/24 academic year at Leeds Law School.
We sit in the heart of Leeds, the most important legal centre outside London, and are proud to be part of Leeds Beckett University, a thriving university that puts students first and provides access to many great opportunities. This year we move into our new Law School Building in Broadcasting Place. This will provide academics and students alike with a great sense of home and will mean you will be studying in the most modern law school in the country.
Leeds Beckett University, through its founding colleges, has been teaching law since 1924 and this academic year is particularly special as it marks our centenary. Over the last 100 years we have trained many thousands of lawyers and our alumni have reached the highest levels of legal, academic and business practice. We have alumni who are judges, solicitors, barristers (and King's Counsel), professors and senior academics, managing directors, managing partners and chief executives, and I am committed to helping all Leeds Law School students achieve similar success. Many of our past students return each year as professional mentors, guest lecturers and prize sponsors.
During your studies, you will be taught by an academic team consisting of legal experts and experienced practitioners who shape our teaching programmes with their knowledge and expertise. Our academics also undertake diverse and cutting-edge research across a wide range of specialisms; their work has a positive impact upon society and ensures the content of our courses is at the forefront of legal education.
Our excellent links to legal practice see many prominent figures delivering guest lectures throughout the year, providing opportunities for you to network and hear speakers from a wide range of backgrounds. Our 'Law in Practice' lecture series allows you to gain insight into developments and key issues of relevance to the legal sector and professional practice throughout your studies.
As well as supporting your academic development, we want to ensure we give you the necessary skills and experience to progress in your career of choice, boosting your employment prospects and allowing you to challenge yourself, both within and beyond your course. As such, we provide opportunities for you to participate in various extra-curricular and co-curricular activities that are tailored to your ambitions. These include mooting, insight days, networking events and trips to legal London. Our exclusive partnership with Support Through Court and our own Law Clinic will give you unparalleled opportunities to get authentic legal work experience. This personalisation continues in our approach to teaching, learning and assessment.
We maintain excellent relationships with local law firms and non-law organisations and the Law School hosts numerous employment enrichment activities each year, allowing you the valuable opportunity to cultivate relationships with professional contacts from the legal sector and beyond. I would encourage you to take advantage of each and every one of these opportunities, broadening your experience and building lifelong friendships and networks along the way.
At Leeds Law School, we pride ourselves on developing and improving the experience we offer to our students via feedback gathered through surveys, module evaluations and student course reps. If you need help or advice at any point throughout your student journey, our Academic Advisors and Course Administrators will be on hand to support and guide you.
I hope you have an enjoyable and rewarding year with us; please don't hesitate to contact me if you feel I can help you in any way.
With very best wishes,
Professor Deveral Capps
Dean of Leeds Law School
D.Capps@LeedsBeckett.ac.uk
Deveral Capps, Dean of School
Leeds Beckett Students' Union (LBSU) is led by students for students! Their mission is to make your uni life better! Your Student Officer Team is elected by you to lead the Students' Union into the academic year. They represent all Leeds Beckett students and campaign for the changes you want to see in the university and beyond. They do this by representing your interests, giving you the chance to socialise and meet new people, hosting CV-boosting opportunities, and providing advice and support when you need it most. Shape your own experience by submitting your thoughts through your Course Rep, or if you'd like to influence the Students' Union's policy stance on particular issues or share ideas for improving the student experience across the University, submit your ideas on the Have Your Say platform, which is designed to make change happen! Below you'll find information on a few of their services but if you've any questions, please feel free to get in touch.
Silas Ozoya, your Academic Experience Officer, also wanted to say a few words to introduce himself: "Hey There! I'm Silas, your Academic Experience Officer. It's my job to ensure your academic experience at Leeds Beckett is the best it can be! We're a friendly and open-minded bunch at LBSU, so don't hesitate to get in touch with us! I'm looking forward to meeting you very soon!"
Contact LBSU at:
Email: lbsu-welcome@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Phone: 0113 812 8400
Website: www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk
- Following the lifting of all pandemic restrictions and advice from the Department for Education, we currently anticipate that no social distancing measures will be in place on campus during the 2023/24 academic year, enabling a normal on-campus experience. Our aim is to ensure that our students experience Leeds Beckett University, our courses, campuses, facilities and services to the fullest extent possible, while maintaining an environment where students and staff feel safe.
- In all cases, the health and safety of students and staff is our priority and we will continue to follow guidance from the UK Health Security Agency, the Department for Education and all other recognised government agencies (such as the Office for Students) in full and keep matters under close review at all times. The advice and restrictions may change before and/or during the academic year, either nationally or in response to local conditions and rates of infection and include the need for social distancing measures and other restrictions. Our flexible delivery model allows us to revert to a blended and/or remote delivery model if this becomes necessary. In a worst case scenario it is possible our campuses may need to close.
- In the event that delivery is restricted as a consequence of pandemic restrictions, we will keep you informed of planned changes as they arise, to ensure you are provided with accurate information.
Key Contacts & Keeping in Touch
Your Academic Advisor will be a member of the Academic Course Team and will be assigned to you in induction week.
Your Course Administrator can be contacted at law@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. You can also contact the Administration Team on 0113 8129028. They are contactable by phone or email during the working hours 09:30 - 16:30, Monday to Friday.
From October 2023 the Course Administration team will be based in Broadcasting Place A Building, Ground Floor. Opening hours will vary throughout the academic year and will be communicated via MyBeckett.
Course Representatives are appointed at the start of each academic year. Their contact details can be found on the Course MyBeckett Group page.
The Academic Librarians for this course are: Karen Fisher, Catherine Parkin, Maria Simões and Jennie Winterburn.
Please contact them at: llslibrary@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Or complete their online Get Help form for help with academic and research skills.
There are two Deputy Course Leader for the course. They are:
Tom Knight t.knight@leedsbeckett.ac.uk Tel: 0113 812 3281
Pavel Repyeuski, p.repyeuski@leedsbeckett.ac.uk Tel: 0113 812 6412
The contact details of other key services, such as Student Advice, Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, the Library, Student Money, Careers, Students' Union Advice Service and Students' Union Student Voice Team can be found on the Students web page.
It is important that you check this account regularly; we recommend checking your email once a day as a minimum. You can forward emails from your student email address to a preferred personal email address, however, quarantine and spam filters needed by our University mean that emails sent from external email addresses may be delayed, blocked or deleted. It is therefore important that your student email address is the only email address that you use to contact University staff. Information on how to access your student email address can be found on the Library Student IT Support page: (http://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/it_support/office365/outlook)
The Law School may also occasionally use a text message service to contact you using the mobile phone number on our contact records. Please make sure that you inform your Course Administration team whenever you change your address and contact details.
It is important that you also update your records yourself. You can do this via the My Account/Update my Data tab on MyBeckett. This will ensure we can always contact you in an emergency, and that you receive any important University communications that we may need to send you. We will inform you of class activities and course notifications, including any cancellations.
For each module, the MyBeckett module site will include the preferred method of communicating general information about that module to you.
MS Teams is part of the Office 365 suite used by staff and students for communication and collaboration:
- Access via MyBeckett on University devices as well as on personal mobiles via a free downloadable app.
- Participate in online meetings and video conferencing in groups or one-to-one.
- Work on shared content, ideas, projects and online learning.
- Utilise breakout rooms to create more dynamic sessions
Further information is available on the Library's MS Teams FAQ web page.
Your course team will advise how Microsoft Teams will be used on your course and make guidance available as required.
Timetable Information
The University’s standard term dates are available on our Academic Calendars web page.
Taught sessions, both mandatory and optional, will be scheduled and included in your online timetable. Depending on your course, this may also include scheduled online teaching and learning sessions where student engagement is required at a specified time or tutor pre-recorded lectures.
Normally, timetables will be made available to continuing students on 31st July and during induction week for new students via:
- The Student Portal (MyBeckett)
- The Leeds Beckett app
You should discuss any difficulties relating to your engagement with timetabled sessions with your Course Administrator.
Course Overview
The aims of the programme are to:
Engage students in pursuing and acquiring a comprehensive knowledge and dynamic understanding of the law. The curriculum and structure of the course have been designed to develop, academic, practical, digital and employability skills. Students will participate in a range of learning activities and authentic assessment tasks over the course of their studies and at each stage they will be supported to become independent learners in the discipline of law. As a result, students who successfully complete the LLB (Hons) have a range of skills and attributes on graduation that are attractive to both legal and non-legal employers.
The LLB (Hons) provides students with the opportunity to select a portfolio of modules that aligns with their career aspirations and interests as they grow and take shape.
During the first year of the course, students study the compulsory modules of Public Law, Contract Law, and Criminal Law, as well as English Legal System, and Legal and Employability Skills. Building on the core knowledge studied in the first year, during the second and third years of the course, students can choose their modules of study. For example, those students who wish to enter the legal profession would be advised to study Property Law and Tort Law in the second year, and Equity and Trusts, and European Law and Retained EU Law in the third year, as well as other modules of interest. Students would then be in a position to move to the next stage of the qualification process for solicitors (the Solicitors Qualifying Examination www.sra.org.uk/become-solicitor/sqe/), for barristers (the vocational component of Bar training https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/training-qualification/becoming-a-barrister/vocational-component.html) and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) www.cilex.org.uk/cilex_lawyer/about_cpq/cpq_advanced.
It is recognised that not all students wish to progress to a professional legal qualification and the LLB (Hons) gives those students the flexibility to study the blend of modules that interests them and/or is more relevant for their graduate future. For instance, a student who is not interested in qualifying as a solicitor or barrister can choose not to study Property Law in the second year and study Commercial Law or Medical Law instead. In their third year, they could, for example, choose not to study Equity and Trusts and study Employment Law and UK Anti-Terrorism Law & Policy instead.
The LLB (Hons) offers a range of practical, vocational electives, such as Client Care Skills in the second year, and the Law Clinic in the third year. Students can also undertake placement modules (over a year, a semester, or over the summer vacation), thus broadening their CVs and enhancing their prospects of securing graduate positions in the industry of their choice. The skills and experience learnt in these modules will support graduate careers in legal, and also non-legal, environments.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
1) Demonstrate comprehensive and coherent knowledge, understanding and application of fundamental legal concepts and principles
2) Autonomously analyse, critique and challenge contemporary issues in law
3) Provide realistic and coherent strategic solutions to legal problems and recognise conflicts and tensions in law
4) Demonstrate a critical awareness and understanding of the position and rule of law, both in relation to specific subjects and generally within its social, economic, commercial, political, historical, ethical and/or cultural contexts
5) Communicate fluently and coherently using legal terminology effectively and in a manner appropriate to the audience
6) Act independently in planning and managing study tasks with limited guidance and with an ability to identify and utilise relevant resources effectively.
By the end of Level 4, students will be able to:
- Formulate solutions to clearly defined problems and situations relating to law and explain legal principles
- Communicate effectively and accurately and with structured and coherent arguments
- Access and use a range of learning resources in order to acquire the skills to begin the process of moving from dependent to independent learning
- Identify and evaluate how knowledge, skills and attributes can align to the needs of an employer.
Assessment & Feedback
Level 4 is assessed by a broadly even mix of written assignments (coursework) and MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) assessments. There are also elements of oral assessment.
Level 5 is assessed predominately by written assignments (coursework) and MCQ assessments. There are also elements of oral assessment and timed assessments. As all modules at Level 5 are elective modules, the specific mix will depend on the modules selected by a student.
Level 6 is assessed predominately by written assignments (coursework). There are also elements of oral assessment, MCQ assessments and timed assessments. As all modules at Level 6 are elective modules, the specific mix will depend on the module selected by a student.
Please note the assessment periods in the academic calendar and make sure that you are available during all of those periods. There will also be refer/second sit assessments scheduled for some modules outside of the assessment periods shown on the academic calendar. Further details of your schedule of assessments can be found on your timetable once the assessment schedule is released. Assessment submission deadlines can normally be found on MyBeckett, or on individual MyBeckett module sites.
Disabled students requiring adjustments to assessments/examinations should contact Disability Advice as soon as possible. We can only guarantee that adjustments can be put in place if students have contacted us by the following deadlines:
Semester 1 - 10th November 2023
Semester 2 - 8th March 2024
Contact us:
Email: disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Tel: 0113 812 5831
Website: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/
It is important for your progression and achievement that you attend all assessments and submit all work for all assignments in a timely manner.
It is also important that you keep copies of all work submitted until after you have graduated. You should also keep any receipts confirming the submission of assignments. In the event of your submitted work being lost you may be required to produce a copy of the work and submission receipt. If you are unable to do so, your work will not be marked.
It is important to note that submitting all assignments is a requirement of your course. Should you experience extenuating circumstances which prevent you from submitting on time please make yourself aware of the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances process. Without any form of extenuating circumstances, standard penalties apply for late submission of assessed work. Full details of the penalties for late submission of course work are available in Section 3 of the Academic Regulations at https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/academic-regulations/. Please check the penalties that apply to this course as some Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body requirements may mean that different penalties apply.
If you have been recommended 'flexibility around deadlines' as a reasonable adjustment in a Reasonable Adjustment Plan, your Course Administrator will be able to advise you of the process. You may be required to submit your written work via Turnitin. Further information on Turnitin is available here: http://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/mybeckett/turnitin
Assessed work will normally be returned with appropriate feedback within four working weeks of your submission. Each MyBeckett module site will provide you with specific guidelines on how and when you will receive feedback on your assessments.
All summative assessment marking undergoes a rigorous process. Submissions will be firstly marked by the module team which takes some weeks, particularly when teaching is happening at the same time. Once marking is complete the marking is 'internally moderated'. This means that module team members will check each other's marking to ensure that the team is marking consistently. Once internal moderation is complete, a sample of the marking is sent to the external examiner for review and approval. An external examiner is an experienced academic from another institution whose view is objective and unbiased. If they are happy with the standard of marking they will approve the marking of the module team. The Academic Services Team will upload all marks to the system and generate the marks lists. If there are any late penalties to apply or caps due to resits then these are applied, and the marks lists are then checked by the Module Leader. It is at this stage that marks are ready for provisional release.
The Law School aims to release provisional marks for all modules on a semester basis. This process is approved by the Student Union and is designed to ensure that marking is consistent and fair. Results from module assessments and decisions on progression to the next level of study (e.g. from Level 4 to Level 5 of an undergraduate degree) or awards (if you are in the final level) are available on the Results Online system: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/exams-assessments-and-awards/results-online/. Results will appear in Results Online within five working days of the date of the Progression and Award Board meeting (the meeting where your end of level outcome will be decided) or the Module Board meeting (the meeting where modular outcomes are decided). If you are unsure about when you might receive your results or have queries relating to your results, you should contact your Course Administrator.
The University recognises that, from time to time, students may encounter issues which may prevent them from being able to submit or take assessment. Where this is the case, students may be able to submit their 'extenuating circumstances' for consideration. Please see the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances web page for further information.
If you have not passed a module at the first attempt you will be eligible for re-assessment. There is a second sit attempt for each semester, but these reassessment opportunities occur outside of the University Assessment and Examination Periods. See your MyBeckett site for each module for details of the relevant re-assessment process (e.g., whether it is coursework, an examination, a presentation or other form of assessment/when it will take place/what the deadline is). You will be advised via Results Online of your options for re-assessment. You are advised to contact your Course Director, Course Deputies, Course Administrator or Academic Advisor for any necessary clarification.
Details about our Appeals process can be found on the appeals web page.
Academic integrity means intellectual honesty and is part of good academic practice. Further information can be found on our academic integrity web page.
Teaching & Learning
The LLB (Hons) aims to create a flexible and stimulating learning environment. By being able to choose their palette of modules, students are able to tailor their degree to their career aspirations. This, with the culture of high expectation and confidence in our student cohorts, and the Law School's enrichment programme, gives students the opportunity to develop and work towards their academic and career goals.
At Level 4, the emphasis is upon transition and engagement, enabling all students to understand, and meet the challenges of learning within a university as self-directed learners and supporting their success at the next levels of their course.
At Level 5, the focus is upon consolidation and deeper contextualisation. At this intermediate stage, students will become more immersed in their legal studies, and able to reflect critically both upon its nature and place within their future professional and/or academic lives.
The emphasis at Level 6 is upon strengthening and developing independence and the further growth of students as critical thinkers, increasingly knowledgeable and reflective, both about their own academic development and about the research environment of their subject.
Learning and teaching activities include recorded content, on campus lectures and seminars. Learning tasks and assessments are authentic as they are heavily based around real-life problem situations and require students to give legal advice. Many activities are designed to challenge students, requiring them to adapt to different situations, employ different skills and perform similar tasks to those they might be required to do in the workplace. Students are encouraged to reflect on tasks and be more mindful of what they are doing and why, and of how the skills they are learning might be used differently in different situations.At Level 4, students study core modules. There are no optional modules. Three modules are worth 30 credits and are studied over semester 1 and semester 2. English Legal System and Legal and Employability Skills are worth 15 credits and are each studied over one semester each.
Level 4
English Legal System (15 credits)
Legal and Employability Skills (15 credits)
Contract Law (30 credits over two semesters)
Criminal Law (30 credits over two semesters)
Public Law (30 credits over two semesters)
Overall Workload | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
Teaching, Learning and Assessment | 288 hours | 288 hours | 216 hours |
Independent Study | 912 hours | 912 hours | 984 hours |
Placement | - | - | Optional - minimum of 80 hours |
Details of School academic staff can be found on the Leeds Law School Website.
Attendance & Absence
The University expects you to attend and contribute fully to all mandatory sessions on your timetable as set out in your student contract. Engagement in your lectures, seminars and practicals is an important part of your learning - contributing both to the University community and the learning experience of your fellow students on the course. This includes engagement in scheduled virtual learning and activities and meetings in online environments related to your studies.
We monitor your engagement at the University as regular attendance and academic achievement are closely linked. Moreover, by monitoring your engagement and attendance we can identify students who may need our guidance or support at an early stage to help them progress in their studies. This is part of our commitment to ensuring an excellent education and experience and supporting your success at Leeds Beckett.
The University does understand that from time to time there is good reason why you cannot attend a class, and in this instance you must contact your School office to let them know. This may then be recorded as an 'authorised absence'.
Please note that any attendance reports can be shared with you and your Course team. You might be asked to contact your School office so that appropriate academic or pastoral support can be offered, should your attendance record give cause for concern.
Our most important aim is to support your studies, but we are also required to report attendance to various external bodies such as the Student Loan Company and the Home Office. There are measures in place for students who seek to falsely register either their own or fellow students' attendance.
Our Academic Engagement Policy is available under 'Student Contract' on the Student Regulations web page.
Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific attendance requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.
You must notify your Course Administrator if you are absent (for example for an interview, emergency unforeseen circumstances, or for compassionate leave). If you are going to apply for mitigation you will need to provide written evidence of the reason for your absence.
Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific absence reporting requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.
If you are unable to study due to Covid-19 (coronavirus) symptoms, please see the guidance available on our Covid-19 web page.
If you are unable to study because of another illness for more than 14 consecutive days (including weekends), you must provide us with a Fit Note.
You can send a digital copy of your Fit Note to your Course Administrator, and then send the original by post.
If you are absent through illness on the day of an examination or assignment deadline and you intend to apply for mitigation, you must also provide us with details as possible. Your submission for mitigation may be made online and the circumstances surrounding it may be self-certified unless your period of absence is prolonged. Generally, all absences of 2 weeks or more will require the submission of verifiable documentary evidence.
For more information on 'fit to sit' and mitigation please visit our Mitigation web page.
Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific absence reporting requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.
Any Leeds Beckett student who suspects they may have, or have been diagnosed as having a serious infectious disease such as coronavirus, Mumps, TB, measles, meningitis or chicken pox should not attend campus. For notifiable diseases, students should notify their Course Director or Course Administrator as soon as possible giving information regarding which groups of students (and/or colleagues and clients on placements) you have been in contact with and when. For some diseases, such as TB and meningitis, your doctor and our Student Wellbeing Team have a responsibility to notify the West Yorkshire Public Health Protection Team who may also wish to speak to you (or your family) to determine if others require screening or medication. You should follow advice given by the hospital or your GP about when it is safe to return to University. Further information is available on the Student Wellbeing web page.
For guidance on what to do if you have symptoms of Covid-19 (coronavirus), please visit our Covid-19 web page.
If you are thinking about changing course or withdrawing from your course, further information can be found on our Student web pages.
International Students
Please be aware that our University fully complies with United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) policy at all times. There are legal reporting requirements for all students in the UK on a Student visa, and full attendance is mandatory for all students who have a Student visa. Failure to meet UKVI attendance and engagement requirements could lead to your academic sponsorship being withdrawn and your visa being revoked.Students who hold a Student visa need to be aware of their responsibilities whilst in the UK, please see www.ukcisa.org.uk or our Student Immigration Advice and Compliance web page for full information.
For up-to-date information about visas, immigration issues and other matters relating to international students, please visit the International Students' web pages on the Students website or email the Student Immigration Advice and Compliance Team on siac@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
You should have been enrolled on the International Student's Academic Introduction module in MyBeckett when you began your studies - if you missed this you can self-enrol and explore the content which introduces you to making the academic transition to a UK university. Please refer to Library page supporting international students
Professional Accreditation or Recognition Associated with the Course
Bar Standards Board (BSB)
This course is compliant with the academic component of Bar training as prescribed by the Bar Standards Board:
Sandwich Placement Information
Leeds Beckett is dedicated to improving the employability of our students and one of the ways in which we do this is to support our students to gain valuable work experience through work based placements. Our placement teams have developed strong links with companies, many of whom repeatedly recruit our students into excellent placement roles. Our teams are dedicated to supporting students through every stage of the placement process. For further information, contact our placement teams via our Placement Information web page.
Optional placement (year-long): 48-week placement undertaken between Levels 5 and 6.
Students are responsible for obtaining their own placement, with assistance from the University. The locations will vary, dependant on the opportunity.
'In Year' Work Placement Information
Placement (Day Release): This module allows students to develop and enhance their transferable employability skills through the medium of their part-time paid or voluntary work.
Placement (Summer): Placement undertaken over the summer holidays, in-between Levels 5 and 6.
Placement (Day Release): Placement undertaken over the course of one semester (minimum 1 day per week).
Placement (Summer): Minimum placement length of eighty hours.
Students are responsible for identifying a suitable placement location. The student's position, the organisation offering placement and the student's learning contract must be approved in advance by the Module Leader.
Skills, Employability & Graduate Opportunities
Students who graduate with an LLB (Hons) Law degree will have a well-respected and valued qualification, attractive in both legal and non-legal environments. The course aims to develop law students as active citizens and the tasks students are asked to complete have real world relevance. There is a strong emphasis at all levels of the course on authentic tasks based on real practice, informed by the ongoing involvement of many of the course team in the legal world. On completion of the course students should be able to apply fundamental legal concepts and principles, analyse and critique contemporary issues and critically appraise a range of key theories and principles relating to the law. Key skills such as problem-solving, working well in a team or independently, and communicating fluently are embedded within the course design and teaching delivery. Time management, discipline, prioritisation, and self-motivation are all developed by studying the course.
You will have opportunities to gain recognition during your time at Leeds Beckett University for the extra activities you do in addition to your studies, including volunteering, student societies, playing in our University sports teams and being a Course Representative.
By joining a society with Leeds Beckett Students' Union, you can make new friends, have fun, try something new and enhance your CV - societies provide a great opportunity to learn new skills and improve your existing ones. It can be difficult to get to know new people at university but don't worry, everyone is in the same boat! Our Leeds Beckett Students' Union believe that joining a student-led society is the best way to meet new people and make lifelong friends. There are so many societies out there - from course-based to hobby-based to religious to political and campaigning. Whether you're just starting out at Leeds Beckett or working on your last year of study, it is never too late to find the right society for you - or start one yourself!
Course-based societies are a great way to meet people on your course, expand your networks and celebrate your achievements together such as end of year Society Balls. If you have a great idea for a society, we can help you get it up and running. There are resources and support available for all societies - including funding to help make your society goals a reality. For more information on starting your own society, visit: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/societies/create.
There are three Graduate Attributes for Leeds Beckett students. These are:
Enterprise (able to problem solve, plan and evaluate, be creative and an effective communicator)
Digital Literacy (able to confidently and critically identify and use information and digital technologies to enhance academic, personal and professional development)
Students are required to engage with module content via electronic media including MyBeckett. Submission of word-processed assessed work and feedback is achieved by the use of MyBeckett and Turnitin as standard. Some assessments are also undertaken via the online Inspera assessment platform. Some modules require students to create posters and PowerPoint presentations, providing opportunities to learn and apply a wider a range of skills and techniques.
Global Outlook (able to engage effectively and responsibly in a multicultural and globalising world)
Global outlook is an integral part of many modules and a number of modules have a specific international aspect. There are modules at each level that give students the opportunity to take their studies in a more globalised direction (for example, Public Law at Level 4; International Trade Law at Level 5; and European Law and Retained EU Law and International Human Rights at Level 6.
The course provides multiple opportunities to engage in activities that will enhance employability skills.
All students study Legal and Employability Skills at Level 4 which gives an introduction to graduate recruitment and selection processes. Students are given the opportunity to reflect on their career aspirations and can plan their career development objectives with the aim of enhancing their employability skills and prospects. Students work on their presentation skills, competency-based questions and CVs. This is further supported and continued throughout all levels of the course by the Law School Enrichment Programme which runs during teaching weeks across the academic year.
Students can choose to undertake a year-long work placement or elect to take the Level 6 optional module placement (Day Release).
Leeds Law School operates a guest speaker programme where legal practitioners and other professionals give their time to present to students. Students have the opportunity to ask questions and to network with the speakers.
Leeds Law School runs a successful professional mentor scheme. LLB (Hons) students can apply to have a professional mentor drawn from a list of alumni and other practitioners. Students are interviewed to ensure that they understand the purpose of the scheme and that they can demonstrate the professionalism necessary to represent the Law School.
In previous years the School has run an active Mooting programme which gives students the opportunity to develop their advocacy skills. Students enter regional and national competitions.
Client Care Skills is a module offered at Level 5 that offers students the opportunity to develop and build on their skills from Level 4.
The Law Clinic is an elective module available to Level 6 students. This module gives students the opportunity to advise real clients and develop valuable legal skills.
A law degree is a well-respected undergraduate degree that offers a range of potential career opportunities. The skills developed in a law graduate are transferable and necessary for many graduate and professional roles. Some students may wish to work towards a career in the legal sector and qualify as a legal professional such as a Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive or Paralegal.
There are also roles within the legal technology sector. There are various routes to professional qualification. Further study and assessments will be required to work towards professional recognition.
Graduates can also find several opportunities within the government graduate schemes, local authority schemes and other graduate schemes.
There are further study and postgraduate study options for law graduates.
Learning Support
If you have a question or a problem relating to your course, your Course Administrator is there to help you. Course Administrators work closely with academic staff and can make referrals to teaching staff or to specialist professional services as appropriate. They can give you a confirmation of attendance letter, and a transcript. You may also like to contact your Course Rep or the Students' Union Advice team for additional support with course-related questions.
Your Academic Advisor will be an academic member of staff who teaches you on your course. Your Course Director will make sure that you are given the contact details of your Academic Advisor at the beginning of each year, usually in your course induction. Further details on the role of your Academic Advisor are available on the Academic Advisor web page.
If you need support, but you're not sure where to go, your Student Advice Team are here to help. The team are an essential part of your Student Support Network and are dedicated to ensuring you can access the advice and support you need, when you need it most.
Student Advice can also help in the practical elements of university. The team will produce your first campus card and assist you in replacing your campus card if needed throughout your time at Leeds Beckett. They can provide Confirmation of Enrolment and Bank Letters for our current students and full or partial transcripts for our graduates and fully enrolled students.
If you need help with more complex queries or concerns, our trained Student Life Advisers offer 1-1 appointments, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about your circumstances and identify support that you can access both within and outside of the university.
To contact the team, or to arrange an appointment, visit The Student Advice webpage for full details.
The Student Voice & Insight team at LBSU works alongside the elected Academic Experience Officer to effectively represent students' academic interests.
We provide support, training and ongoing development to over 1,000 Course Representatives, Postgraduate Research Reps, Student Community Leaders and Global Majority Student Ambassadors who represent you whilst you study at Leeds Beckett; and facilitate the collection of student feedback on your academic experience.
Unsure who your Course Rep is? Maybe you're interested in becoming a Course Rep or have feedback about your academic experience? Get in touch at:
- Email: studentvoice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
- Telephone: 0113 812 8400
- Website: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/your-voice
You can find information and resources online through the Support and Opportunities tabs in MyBeckett. In the Support tab, you can find details of a range of services that provide academic and personal support. These include Student Advice, Library Services, the Students' Union, Student Money, Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, Student Immigration Advice and Compliance and Accommodation. There is also an A-Z of Support Services, and access to online appointments/registration.
In the Opportunities tab, you can explore the options you have for jobs, work placements, volunteering, and a wide range of other opportunities. For example, you can find out here how to get help with your CV, prepare for an interview, get a part-time job or a voluntary role, take part in an international project, or join societies closer to home.
If you have a disability, long-term physical or mental health condition, or a specific learning difference, we believe this should never be a barrier to studying at our University.
Please get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can ensure everything is in place before your course starts.
What should I do next?
- We will ask you to provide evidence of your disability, usually from a health professional or educational psychologist. Don't worry if you haven't got any, we can support you with this.
- Usually, we will arrange an appointment with your Disability Adviser to discuss any adjustments you might need and support you in applying for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA).
- We will work with you to ensure any adjustments you need are available so you can fully participate on your course.
Please watch this short video about how the Disability Advice Team can work with you.
Disabled students can also access the Disability Resource Areas in each library and the support provided by the Library Learning Support Officer. More information is available on the Library website.
What is Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)?
DSA is government funding to help with the cost of any additional support you might need while studying, such as: one-to-one support, specialist equipment (including useful software) and travel. For more information visit our website.
Contact Us:
Email: disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Tel: 0113 812 5831
Website: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/
The Library
The Library offers 24/7 support for your studies. You can access thousands of resources via MyBeckett or the Library website which also provides full details of all our services.
Library Academic Support
The Library Academic Support Team can help you develop your academic skills such as critical thinking, academic writing and analysing data, and research skills such as how to find, use and evaluate information for your studies. The team liaises with your lecturers to provide the information resources you need for your subject and to arrange academic skills sessions to support you in your studies.
The team maintains a number of websites and modules to support your learning:
- In your Subject guide, you'll find a variety of information resources which have been selected as a good starting point for research in that area. These are available on the Skills and Subject Support web page or via My Beckett.
- On the Skills for Learning website, you'll find online resources covering topics such as essay writing, research and time management, English Language and academic English plus information to help you reference and avoid plagiarism, alongside details of workshops that are designed to help you succeed in your assessments. The Skills for Learning website can be found on the Library website or via My Beckett.
- LBU Study Smart is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to the key skills and services you'll need to study successfully at Leeds Beckett. There are also additional modules you can take as you move through your course to help you transition between study levels. The Academic Integrity Tutorial is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to academic integrity at LBU and will help you develop the skills you need to attain good academic practice, including avoiding plagiarism and academic referencing.
- The Academic Integrity Tutorial is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to academic integrity at LBU and will help you develop the skills you need to attain good academic practice, including avoiding plagiarism and academic referencing.
Library and Student IT Advice Service
The Library and Student IT Advice Service team can answer your queries on borrowing, finding information, passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA) ,Office 365, online meetings, saving your work, MyBeckett and more:
- online (including 24/7 chat) via the Contact Us web page
- by phone - 0113 812 1000 (24/7 IT support)
- face-to-face in either of our Libraries, check Library opening times for details of when staff are available
They also have a wide range of short tutorials available on the Library's YouTube channel.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi on the University campus is provided by eduroam, a secure wireless network, which also allows you Wi-Fi access if you visit other universities. To connect:
- Select eduroam from available Wi-Fi
- Your login details are:
Username followed by @leedsbeckett: e.g. c1234567@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Password: your normal university password
*Android Users: Select under Phase 2 Authentication - MS-CHAPv2
Help is available on the Library's Wi-Fi web page.
Microsoft Office 365
You are provided with free access to Office 365 and the latest version of Office can be downloaded from the IT tab in MyBeckett or from office.com. All students who are registered for a qualification at Leeds Beckett University are eligible and you can use the subscription for the duration of your course. For instructions and more information, please see the Office 365 support page.
OneDrive
OneDrive Leeds Beckett is your individual file storage with 1TB of storage space. With OneDrive you can access and share your files across your devices. This is accessible on University PCs and off-campus through Office 365 portal. See the Saving your Work pages on the Library website for more information.
Leeds Beckett RemoteApp
The Leeds Beckett RemoteApp gives you access to a range of specialist software for your course on your personal devices. See the RemoteApp page on the Library website for more information.
Media Equipment - free loans
You can borrow high-end Media Equipment for free. Browse, reserve and collect equipment ranging from GoPros to Remote Presenters from the ground floor of the Shelia Silver and Headingley Libraries. Further information is available on the Media Equipment web page.
University life can have its ups and downs, and occasionally you may find yourself in need of advice. That's where we come in. Here at the SU we have a free advice service that is here just for you, the students at Leeds Beckett University.
The Advice Service at LBSU is a confidential, non-judgmental service run by professional advisers.
The service is independent from the University, so if you are having any problems with your course you can talk confidentially with us - although we do work with the University to find the best solutions, we would only contact them with your permission. We can advise on a range of topics including all aspects of the University Regulations and Procedures, housing issues and finance issues. We can guide you through any processes or procedures.
We're here to help you with any questions or problems you might have while you are studying at Leeds Beckett.
Get more information at www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/advice.
Resources
MyBeckett, the portal and virtual learning environment provides:
- access to your modules and timetables;
- your reading lists and email account;
- your personal storage area on our University IT servers;
- information on where to look for academic or personal support (Support tab);
- information on opportunities such as jobs, careers, part-time work, placements and volunteering (Opportunities tab)
- access to Library and student IT advice
Further information and support for using MyBeckett can be found on the MyBeckett Support Pages.
All Leeds Law School students benefit from free access to full text textbooks and resources via Oxford University Press LawTrove. This means that you will not need to purchase many of your core texts depending on the modules that you choose. LawTrove will be available to you to use for following enrolment and you will find more information here: https://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/subject_support/law/databases
Student Voice
We are committed to working in partnership with you and the Students' Union to provide you with an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment which is conducive to study for all our students and our staff. An important element of your time studying with us is your engagement in developing your learning. Your engagement and attendance on your course enables you to further your learning and supports your achievement, course completion and aspirations for the future. There is an expectation that students will attend, engage in their learning and submit on time for assessment. We provide support for you to maximise your time studying with us and to develop your learning, skills and abilities to support you in your chosen career path.
We seek active participation by all our students in the continuous enhancement of our courses and through our monitoring, annual review and enhancement processes. These are formal processes used by our University for assuring the academic standards and quality of your course and its continuous improvement. These processes utilise your feedback, External Examiners' reports, feedback from staff and others, data relating to student outcomes on the course and student surveys to reflect on areas of good practice and areas for further enhancement. We invite all students to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your course and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific course or other surveys such as the Student Barometer, National Student Survey and Graduate Outcomes Survey. We utilise the outcomes of these surveys to benchmark our courses nationally and to inform annual course enhancements.
Informal feedback is also welcome at any time either via your Academic Advisor or module tutor or via your Course Representative. Our partnership with you enables us together to make the most of your learning experience with us and to enhance the quality and reputation of your course. You can find out what actions have been taken in response to your feedback through your Course Representative, the Students' Union, your tutors or through the Library.
Course Representatives (Reps) at undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels are student volunteers who represent you in formal and informal meetings with the University, and follow up on actions that have occurred because of student feedback. You can become a Course Rep, volunteering to represent the views of your peers in order to improve students' academic experience.
In the first few weeks of your time at Leeds Beckett, your Course Director will facilitate an opportunity to appoint Course Reps on your course.
LBSU provides support, training and ongoing development for Course Reps and supports their engagement in enhancement activities throughout the academic year.
Being a Course Rep provides you with an opportunity to enhance your own learning and the development of relevant professional and employability skills alongside your studies. As a Course Rep you would play an important role in:
- Acting as a point of contact and advocate for students on your course and in supporting their active engagement.
- Gathering feedback from students on your course to inform enhancements to the quality of your course and the student experience.
- Facilitating good communication between students and staff on the course.
- Working with the Course Director, members of the course team and the Students' Union to enhance your course.
- Facilitating and engaging in meetings about your course; and
- Being an ambassador for your course.
Further information about being a Course Representative is available at:
We invite all students to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your course and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific course or other surveys such as the Student Barometer, National Student Survey and the Graduate Outcomes Survey.
We are committed to providing a high quality experience for all our students. We welcome comments and compliments from students, and find them valuable for on-going improvements to our provision. Comments and compliments about your course can be raised with your Course Representative or directly with your Course Director or Academic Advisor.
If you have a specific complaint about an act or omission of our University, you may be able to make a complaint under the Student Complaints Procedure. In the first instance, you should raise the matter as soon as possible with the member of staff most directly concerned, or with the person who can best resolve it. If this does not resolve the matter, or if the complaint is too serious to be addressed in this way, then you should make a formal complaint in writing. Information about how to make a complaint, including the student complaints procedure and a complaints form, is available on the Students web pages.
General Information
Bachelor of Laws
Diploma of Higher Education in Law
Certificate of Higher Education in Law
Leeds Beckett University
Level 6 of the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, with 120 credit points at each of Levels 4, 5 and 6 of the UK Credit Framework for Higher Education (360 credits in total).
There is no part-time route of study for this programme.
Course fees and additional course costs are confirmed in your offer letter. Course fees are presented to you annually through the online enrolment process. Please visit our Course and Tuition Fees Payment web pages for further information. Ongoing queries relating to additional course costs may be discussed with your Course Administrator.
Alternatively, you can contact any of the following teams:
For Student Finance related fee queries: studentfunding@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Other fee related queries: fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Payments: incomes@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Policies, Standards & Regulations
Key University regulations and policies can be accessed on the following web pages:
- Academic Regulations (including assessment regulations) are available on our Academic Regulations web page
- The Student Contract is available on our Student Regulations web page
- The Student Charter is available on our Academic Regulations web page (Section 20)
Other Student regulations and University policies, including Safety, Health and Wellbeing policies, are available on our Student Regulations web page
You should also familiarise yourself with Support Report Respect where students and colleagues who are victims of any form of bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct, can access support, advice and guidance.
For advice on University regulations and policies, students should contact the Students' Union Advice Service.
There are additional or non-standard regulations which relate to your course.
An exemption from the standard university regulation student progression, requirements for progression at Level 4 is in place.
The External Examiner assures that you are assessed fairly in relation to other students on the same course and also that the standard of your own award is comparable to similar courses taken by students in other higher education institutions within the UK. The External Examiner(s) provide an annual report for your course. External Examiner reports are available on our External Examiner Reports web page, which is accessible via the Course Information link on the Students home page.
There is a team of twelve external examiners responsible for external moderation of modules delivered on the LLB.
Appendices
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