Student Handbook 1415
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LLB, Diploma in Law
and Diploma in the
Common Law
Programme handbook
20142015
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Statement
The University of London and its staff cannot accept legal
responsibility for the information which this document contains or
the use to which this information is subsequently put. Although
every step is taken to ensure that the information is as accurate as
possible, it is understood that this material is supplied on the basis
that there is no legal responsibility for these materials or resulting
from the use to which these can or may be put.
Note: the telephone and fax numbers given in this handbook
for addresses outside the United Kingdom are those to be
used if you are in that country. If you are telephoning or faxing
from another country, we suggest you contact your local
telecommunications provider for details of the country code and
area code that you should use.
Published by: University of London
University of London 2014
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Programme handbookLLB, Diploma in Law, Diploma in the Common Law
Correction to the 20142015 edition
Qualifying Law Degree specific conditions
When the Programme handbook was first published, the course Public
law was missing from the list of Foundations of Legal Knowledge
subject areas (p.3).
This has now been added to the PDF version of the handbook which
can be viewed online and on the VLE. The list of subject areas now
reads:
Public law
Elements of the law of contract
Criminal law
Law of tort
Property law
Law of trusts
EU law.
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Contents
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Introduction .............................................. 1
Message from the Programme
Director ....................................................... 2
The LLB as a Qualifying Law Degree
in England and Wales ............................... 3
Practising Law in England
and Wales .....................................................................3
Practising Law outside of England and
Wales ...............................................................................4
Key dates in year one ............................... 5
Getting started .......................................... 6
Programme Specification and
Regulations (PSR) .....................................................6
The Student Portal ..................................................6
The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) ...6
Keeping in touch .....................................................6
Ask a question ...........................................................6
Preparing for your studies ...................... 7
Your study schedule ..............................................7
Some study tips ........................................................7
Learning resources ................................... 9
Your box of materials ............................................9
Buying additional books .....................................9Online resources ...................................................10
The Online Library ................................................10
Study support .........................................................12
Transfers ...................................................13
Transferring to a different scheme
or route .......................................................................13
Accreditation of prior learning .....................13
Transferring to another programme ........13
Examinations and resits ........................15
Making an examination entry ......................15
Preparing for examinations ............................ 15
Revising for examinations ...............................15
Examination papers and zones ....................16
Assessment criteria ..............................................16
Plagiarism ..................................................................16
Receiving your examination results ..........17
Resits .............................................................................17
Appeals .......................................................................17
Academic prizes ...................................... 18
Undergraduate Laws Programme
Office ......................................................... 20
Undergraduate Laws Team.............................20
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This Programme handbookprovides
academic guidance, along with practical
information and advice, that is specific to your
studies as a Laws student. We hope that we
have covered everything that you need to
know during your studies but if you require any
additional information or support please do not
hesitate to contact us.
The University of London is a federal University
which is made up of 18 Colleges and 10
Institutes, based in and around London. The
International Programmes are the suite of
programmes that the University offers in
partnership with its Colleges. The University of
London handles the administrative side of the
International Programmes, such as helping you
to register and pay your fees, despatching your
study materials and organising examinations.The Colleges determine what you will study
and provide academic guidance and support.
Alongside this handbook, you should also read
the new Student guide to the International
Programmes, which will guide you through
the practical aspects of studying as an
International Programmes student. The Student
guide is available on the website:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/guide-
handbooks
Introduction
Senate House
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Congratulations! You are now studying for a
highly prestigious law qualification.
Our LLB degree is an internationally recognised
standard of excellence, highly respected
for over 100 years. It is accepted by the
legal professions in England and Wales as a
Qualifying Law Degree (see pp.34 for the
requirements).
We are proud that a wide variety of people
across the globe study through the Laws
Programme from the Caribbean to Pakistan,
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, through Kenya and
Mauritius to Malaysia, Singapore and Hong
Kong as well as those in Europe and North
America. Some study full time; some juggle
jobs, family and study; some study on their
own; some have the support of large or small
independent teaching institutions. The diversity
of our students is a testament to the flexibility
and success of the programme.
We recognise and respect the commitment,
concentration and planning that leads to
successful completion of studies on the Laws
Programme. We are aware that many sacrifices
and negotiations are often involved on a daily
basis to achieve a tolerable balance between
study, work and family life.
A key to your success will be to make full use
of the materials we provide you with, such as
this Programme handbook which is intended
to provide you with guidance on the key areas
of the programme. We cover such areas as the
learning resources that you will receive upon
your registration and the process for sitting your
examinations. It is important that you take the
time to read the information contained within
this handbook.
If you have not already done so, you are
strongly advised to explore the online
resources made available to you. This is vital to
successfully understanding your programme.
You should find yourself visiting the virtual
learning environment (VLE) on a regular basis.
Your online resources are updated regularly
and provide you with a range of methods
of learning such as written, aural and visual
materials.
However, we urge you not to rely solely on
the online resources. To succeed on this
programme you will need to read as widely as
possible, beginning with the recommended
readings in the subject guides but please, do
not stop there. The more sources you are able
to draw upon, the more you will increase your
knowledge of the subject.
Whether you wish to pursue a career in law or
not, it is important to remember that a legal
qualification opens the door to many career
paths where the skills and knowledge you will
acquire are highly valued, so make the most of
the opportunities offered by our programme.
We hope that you will find studying with us a
rewarding and worthwhile experience. Good
luck and I hope to meet many of you during the
course of your studies or when you graduate!
Professor Jenny Hamilton
Message from the Programme Director
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Practising Law in Englandand Wales
Entry into the legal profession in England
and Wales involves three stages of training:
academic, vocational and then the practical
training stage. The University of London LLB is
recognised as the completion of the academic
stage of legal training in England and Wales,and is therefore a Qualifying Law Degree
provided that certain specific conditions are
met.
Satisfactory completion of the academic stage
of legal training does not guarantee automatic
admission to the vocational stage. For example,
entry requirements will relate closely to your
classification and results from the academic
stage of your studies. We recommend that
students make reference to the followingwebsites to ensure that they are up to date on
the specific requirements for the vocational
stage.
Key links for becoming a Solicitor
Solicitors Regulation Authority
www.sra.org.uk/students/student-
enrolment.page
The Law Society
www.lawsociety.org.uk/careers/
becoming-a-solicitor
Key links for becoming a Barrister
Bar Standards Board
www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/
qualifying-as-a-barrister/
Please note the information on the new
aptitude test:
www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/
qualifying-as-a-barrister/bar-professional-training-course/aptitude-test
Qualifying Law Degree specific conditions
The period of study must not be more than
six years.
You must satisfy the Examiners in respect
of the Foundations of Legal Knowledge
subject areas specified by the Solicitors
Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards
Board, which are:
Public law
Elements of the law of contract
Criminal law
Law of tort
Property law
Law of trusts
EU law (please note that this is the
only foundation subject which isnot compulsory on the University of
London International Programmes LLB
so you must be careful to include this
The LLB as a Qualifying Law Degreein England and Wales
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subject as part of your studies to be
eligible for a Qualifying Law Degree).
You must pass these foundation subjects in
no more than three attempts.
In addition, you must satisfactorily
complete a Laws Skills Portfolio during your
programme of study.
Please see Course outlines in the full
Undergraduate Laws prospectus for details.
Decisions for students seeking a
Qualifying Law Degree
Students who wish to graduate with an LLB
that is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) need to
make decisions on a yearly basis. The diagram
below shows what these decisions are for all
the different QLD pathways.
Practising Law outside ofEngland and Wales
If you intend to practise law in a country other
than England and Wales, we recommend that
you confirm with the relevant professional
body/bodies that they recognise the University
of London LLB as fulfilling (in whole or in part)
the academic requirements of legal training.
We recommend that you obtain this
confirmation in writing. When you enquire you
should give details regarding the courses you
are intending to pursue.
The requirements set down by professional
bodies can be subject to change at any time
during your studies. It is important, therefore,
that you continue to check for any updates orchanges to the requirements that affect you.
Please be aware that the LLB degree obtained
through the Graduate Entry Routes is not
recognised for entry into the legal profession in
some jurisdictions.
*Laws Skills Pathway 1: register for the
Dissertation optional subject and complete the
Laws Skills Portfolio.
*Laws Skills Pathway 2: undertake a small-
scale separate research project and complete
the Laws Skills Portfolio.
Scheme A Scheme B Graduate entry
route A
Graduate entry
route B
Year 2 or 3 of study Year 3 or 4 of study Year 2 of study Year 3 of study
Register for the
optional subject EU
law
Register for the
optional subject EU
law
Register for the
optional subject EU
law
Register for the
optional subject EU
law
Choose Laws Skills
Pathway 1 or Laws
Skills Pathway 2*
Choose Laws Skills
Pathway 1 or Laws
Skills Pathway 2*
Year 3 of study Year 4 of study
Choose Laws Skills
Pathway 1 or Laws
Skills Pathway 2*
Choose Laws Skills
Pathway 1 or Laws
Skills Pathway 2*
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Key dates in year one
September/OctoberInitial registration period.
Induction Day for new students.
NovemberLaws Weekend courses begin.
December/JanuaryExamination timetables are released.
FebruaryExamination entry fee deadline: submit your examination entry
form online and pay your fee by 1 February.
March/AprilExamination preparation.
Laws Weekend courses end.
May/JuneExamination period begins in early May.
JulyExamination results are published.
August Resit examination entry period.
SeptemberContinuing registration open for students not resitting in October.
OctoberResit examination period.
December
Resit examination results are released.
Subject to results, resit students should undertake the continuing
registration process.
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Getting started
Programme Specification andRegulations (PSR)
An important publication relating to your study
at the University of London is the Programme
Specification and Regulations (PSR). You should
familiarise yourself with its contents at the
beginning of your studies as it governs your
registration with the University of LondonInternational Programmes. You should also
check it regularly throughout your studies as it
may be amended or updated at any time.
The up-to-date PSR can be found on our
website. It will provide you with guidance on:
syllabuses: what academic areas each
course will cover
assessment criteria: an outline of what is
expected in order to pass an assessment
rules of progression: details of the available
options
transfers.
If you require any further guidance on anything
detailed in the PSR please contact us.
The Student Portal
The Student Portal is a secure website where
you can access your personal registration
details, pay your fees, track your study material
deliveries and get news from the University
of London. You will receive a username and
password when you first register. Log in at:
http://my.londoninternational.ac.uk
There is more information about the Portal
in the Student guide. You should log in on a
regular basis to manage your student account
and access your resources.
The Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE)The VLE contains all your online learning
resources. It is regularly updated with
information regarding learning materials and
events.
Keeping in touch
The Laws Blog is a great way to keep in touch
with developments in the University of London
Laws Programme. Stories on key events and
advancements in the programme are posted
regularly on the site. You can comment on
the stories and chat to others studying on
the programme. The Laws Blog is accessible
through the VLE under the Keeping in touch
tab.
Ask a question
If you have a query, you can contact us by
selecting the Ask a question tab in the Student
Portal. Once you have submitted your enquiry
it will be reviewed and sent to the relevant
department who will contact you about it.
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Preparing for your studies
You are probably keen to begin your studies
as soon as possible. Before you start, you need
to think about organising your work and how
different factors will affect it. If you work full
time, your study time is limited and therefore it
may take longer to get through all the material.
You will find the book Studying law(see p.8)
extremely useful as you get started with the
programme, as well as a helpful introduction to
the process of learning law.
You may also find it useful to look at the online
e-induction tool. It will help you to find out
about the skills and knowledge youll need to
develop in order to complete your programmesuccessfully, and it will help you to plan your
time and studies. It will introduce you to the
full range of resources provided to help and
support you throughout your studies. Links to
the e-induction can be found on the VLE and
the Undergraduate Laws page on our website.
Your study schedule
Law is a very demanding subject, not least
in terms of the amount of reading that is
required. You need to be realistic about
how much time you will have to spend on
studying the core materials. You should build
up a study schedule that enables you to work
through all of the subject guides and other
materials and still gives you time to revise
before the examinations. The subject guides
and associated reading are an important
component of your studies but you should also
make time to look at the additional material
on the VLE that is designed to support your
learning.
Some study tips
The key to successful study is to work through
the subject guides provided, following up the
reading suggestions and engaging with the
activities they contain. This will help you toensure not only that you know the subjects, but
also that you can apply your knowledge to legal
problems.
You must access the VLE regularly, where you
will find a wealth of resources to support the
various courses you are studying (including
podcasts for the core courses). The VLE also
contains information relevant to examination
preparation.
Reading should become an everyday habit,
a part of your life. Read cases and familiarise
yourself with how they are structured and how
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opinions are expressed. Read legal academic
articles. Reading is what is expected of students
studying at the colleges of the University of
London and on the International Programmes
alike.
Getting regular practice in writing is crucial,
and being able to take notes is also a key
skill for university-level study. The process ofmaking notes helps you to focus, increases
your understanding of a topic and provides
you with excellent material for revision. You
should also practise your essay-writing skills
(use the resources provided in Studying law, the
Examiners reports and other materials available
on the VLE to guide you). You might also want
to join or form a study group on the VLE.
To be a successful law student you need to
demonstrate a wide variety of skills, especially
if you are aiming towards a Qualifying Law
Degree. During your studies you will develop
skills in:
conducting legal research
communicating effectively (orally and in
writing)
working effectively, both on your own and
with others
being competent with information
technology (word processing and
searching the internet and online
databases).
These skills and abilities are valuable not only
for students wishing to develop careers in
the legal profession but also for many other
careers such as those in the civil service, law
enforcement, community and advisory services,
legal publishing and business.
Studying law
This book will be sent to you in your first box of
study materials. It provides an introduction to
English law and prepares you for your studies.
It will help you to understand the sources of
English law and introduce you to the range
of skills youll need to study successfully. It is
primarily oriented towards students in theirfirst year of study, but you will find it useful
throughout your programme.
The book covers the essential skills needed
for studying law, such as reading law reports
and statutes, finding and citing the sources of
law and writing legal essays. It also tells you
how to prepare for examinations effectively,
how to solve problems and how to make a
presentation.
The learning resources provided by the
University are central to your studies. They
take the form of textbooks, CD-ROMs, online
resources and newsletters. It is vital that you
familiarise yourself fully with the materials
available to you. The next section focuses on
the various formats in which your learning
resources are delivered and introduces you to
the content you should expect to receive.
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Learning resources
Your box of materialsIf you are reading this in hard copy, the box in
which this handbook was contained will also
include the main study materials you need
to begin the programme. You should have
received:
Subject guidesfor each course you
are taking. These take you systematically
through the course topics and contain
instructions on reading, learning activities(with feedback) and guidance on
answering sample examination questions.
Textbooks. You will receive one copy
of the textbook for each of the four
Intermediate/Diploma in Law courses and
for each of the Compulsory Finals courses.
Note that the University will only issue one
copy of a particular textbook to you and
will not issue further copies or editions of
that textbook whether in the same year
or subsequent years of registration for a
course.
Study packs. Key recommended readings
in the subject guides may be provided on
CD-ROM and they are also available on the
VLE.
Statute books, which are provided for all
courses where a statute book is permitted
in the examination.
For further information, please refer to the study
materials list on the VLE.
Please note, upon your initial registration for a
course the University will send you one copy
of the most up-to-date edition of the textbook
for that course, even if the subject guide
specifies an earlier edition. This could mean that
the references in the subject guide may not
correspond to the edition you have been sent.
In this event please be guided by the chapter
headings in the textbook when looking for
particular topics.
If you have any queries regarding the despatch
of your materials or wish to report damage,
please contact Registration and Learning
Resources (see the Student guide).
Buying additional books
If you decide to buy textbooks that we have
not supplied to you, please be aware that, dueto publication dates, some subject guides may
not refer to the most up-to-date edition. You
can still use the most recent edition of the
textbook by using the chapter headings cited
in the subject guide, and the index, to identify
relevant readings. We also advise you to check
the VLE regularly for updated guidance on
readings. Remember to consider additional
costs such as buying textbooks when you are
budgeting for your studies.
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Legal dictionaries
You might want to equip yourself with a legal
dictionary. They are useful for quick reference
on legal terminology (especially Latin terms).
Here are some suggestions:
Curzon, L.B. The Longman dictionary of
law.(Longman, 2011) eighth edition
[ISBN 9781408261538].
Martin, E.A. (ed.)A dictionary of law.(Oxford
University Press, 2013) seventh edition
[ISBN 9780199669868].
Penner, J.E. (ed.) The law students dictionary.
(Oxford University Press, 2008) thirteenth
edition [ISBN 9780199218998].
Woodley, M. (ed.) Osborns concise law dictionary.
(Sweet and Maxwell, 2009) eleventh edition
[ISBN 9781847033086].
As with textbooks, if a new edition of these
dictionaries has been published by the time
you read this Programme handbook, you
should buy the most up-to-date version.
Online resources
Laws VLE
The Laws VLE can be accessed through the
Student Portal. We recommend that you visit
the VLE on a regular basis as it forms a very
important part of your study experience. It
provides:
Online audio and video lectures
produced by University of London lecturers
and focused on the subject areas you are
studying. These are uploaded periodically
throughout the year and are intended to
complement your studies.
Latest news and updates informationon the programme and your specific
courses, such as information on booking a
place on Laws Study Support Sessions.
Electronic versions of your study
materials giving you flexibility in how
and where you study.
Past examination papers and reports
vital to developing your examination
technique and helping you to understand
the format your examinations will take.
Discussion forums an opportunity to
debate and interact with other students on
your course.
Computer-marked assessments and
exercises multiple choice questions
with feedback which allow you to test your
knowledge and understanding of the key
topics in your course.
Recent developments published in
February each year for each course thathas been affected by developments in the
law. They cover any significant changes in
the law since the publication of the subject
guide, including key cases or updates
on new legislation that is coming into
force, plus updates on new editions of
recommended reading.
VLE subject newsletters remember
to check the VLE for newsletters from the
University of London. You may also register
to have them sent to you directly.
To learn more about how to use the VLE, visit:
http://bit.ly/lawsvle
The Online Library
The Online Library is a core asset for all Laws
students. To access the Online Library from
the Portal, select the Online Library tab.
Alternatively, you can access the Online LibraryLaws Gateway directly at:
http://bit.ly/ULPGateway
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Among many resources, it provides:
access to the professional legal databases
Lexis Library, Westlaw, Justis and JustCite
cases and up-to-date statutes
key academic law journals
multidisciplinary databases in business and
the social sciences.Get started by taking the Online Library Law
Induction:
http://bit.ly/ULPLibinduction
The Online Library Nutshell Guide for Laws
provides a brief introduction:
http://bit.ly/ULPLibraryGuide
View the Introductory Video on the VLE at:
http://bit.ly/ULPlibrary
The Online Library provides legal research skills
guides at:
http://bit.ly/ULPLibraryResearchSkills
We recommend that you read through the
guides on finding case law, legislation and
journal articles before you begin your research,
as this will save you valuable time in the future.
If you have already begun, you may find it usefulto refresh your memory and review how you are
going about your studies. Two books which give
advice on libraries and legal research are:
Clinch, P. Using a law library: a students guide to
legal research skills.(Blackstone Press, 2001)
second edition [ISBN 9781841740294].
Finch, E. and S. Fafinski Legal skills.(Oxford
University Press, 2011) third edition
[ISBN 9780199599158].
Passwords for accessing the Online Library
Databases relevant to your programme are
listed on the Online Library page in the Portal,
and on the databases page of the Online
Library Laws Gateway. There is a login guide
for each database to help you sign in with your
Student Portal password.
You will find further information aboutpasswords and accessing the databases at:
www.external.shl.lon.ac.uk/help/
databases/index.php?mode=access
and in the Law Induction guide at:
www.external.shl.lon.ac.uk/interactive/law_
induction
Some databases (Cambridge Journals Online,
ABI/Inform and the House of CommonsParliamentary Papers) require you to have an
Athensusername and password. To request an
Athens account, please go to:
www.external.shl.lon.ac.uk/help/
enquiries/index.php
Your Athens account will be renewed by the
Online Library team in December each year that
you are a registered International Programmes
student.
A separate account is also required to access
Casetrack and KluwerArbitration. To request an
account for this, please complete the form at
the above link or email us with your full name
and student registration number (SRN):
For general information and advice about how
to search the Online Library using Summon,
or for help and support, please refer to the
Student guide at:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/guide-
handbooks
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Study support
Induction
The induction provides a comprehensive
introduction to the Laws Programme. Guidance
is given on areas such as managing your
studies, transferring between pathways and
navigating the online resources available.
Study Support Sessions
Intensive Study Support Sessions for the
Intermediate/Diploma in Law/Diploma in the
Common Law and Finals courses are organised
by the Undergraduate Laws Programme each
year in London. The purpose of these sessions is
to help you concentrate on important areas of
each course, to introduce new developments,
to discuss recent and forthcoming legislation
and to give you an opportunity to raise anyparticular problems you have encountered in
your studies. The November and December
sessions will help you to consolidate the
early stages of your work, while those held
in February, March and April will concentrate
more on revision and preparation for the
examinations.
If you would like more details about the Study
Support Sessions, please visit the study support
section of the VLE or contact:
Space can be limited so we advise you to book
as early as possible via the VLE. Please note that
an additional fee will apply per course.
Regional Revision Courses
The Undergraduate Laws Programme also
organises a series of revision courses in selected
locations overseas. The number of courses andthe locations may differ from year to year. The
courses are taught by University of London
tutors and offer additional support to students
who cannot travel to London for the Study
Support Sessions. They are also an excellent
opportunity for you to meet members of the
laws team, to concentrate on important areas
of study and discuss legal developments. More
information on these sessions will be advertised
on the VLE.
Cambridge Revision Course
The University of Cambridge organises an
annual residential revision week for the LLB and
Diploma in Law students in early spring each
year. For more information or to apply, please
go to:
www.ice.cam.ac.uk/llb/
or contact:
University of Cambridge
Institute of Continuing Education
Madingley Hall
Madingley
Cambridge CB23 8AQ
Tel: +44 (0)1223 746418
Email: [email protected]
www.ice.cam.ac.uk
Other courses
Similar courses are also offered by the University
of Hong Kong. For further details, please
contact:
School of Professional and Continuing
Education (SPACE)
The University of Hong Kong
3/F Admiralty Centre
18 Harcourt Road
Hong Kong
Tel: +852 3761 1122
Fax: +852 2527 0489
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Transfers
This section gives details on transferring from
the pathway you are on to other pathways
within the Laws Programme or to a different
programme.
Transferring to a different
scheme or route
It is not uncommon for Diploma students to
want to transfer to the LLB. Similarly, students
who register under Scheme A (or Graduate
Entry Route A) sometimes feel that they have
taken on too much and would prefer to change
to Scheme B (or Graduate Entry Route B).
If you wish to transfer to an alternative pathway,
your request must be made beforeyou have
submitted your examination entry form.
Please read the Transfers and credits section
in the PSR for more specific information on
conditions, or contact us for further guidance.
Accreditation of prior learning
If you are thinking about applying for
accreditation of prior learning, you must do
this before submitting your examination entry
form. Applications for accreditation of prior
learning cannot be considered after a student
has registered to sit examinations. See the
Student guide for further details. I f you requireclarification, please seek advice from the Laws
team by submitting an enquiry via the Ask a
question tab in the Student Portal.
Transferring to anotherprogramme
Transferring within the International
Programmes
If you think that Law is not for you, or you
wish to combine Law with Management orAccounting, you may be able to transfer to
another programme within the International
Programmes. Please note that transfer to
another programme is not automatic. You
will need to satisfy the entrance requirements
for the programme to which you wish to
transfer. Please note, if you meet the entrance
requirements and transfer, any outstanding
fees for your original programme must still be
paid. For further details about how to apply
to another undergraduate or postgraduate
programme, please refer to the Student guide.
Transferring to study on-campus with a
University of London College Law School
You may be able to transfer as an internal
student to the second year of an LLB
programme at one of the six University of
London Colleges that offer law degrees.
However, you should note that this is not easy,
as there is a great deal of competition for places
and you will need high marks. Each College
runs its own admissions policy. Applications
should be made through UCAS (see the
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Student guide). International Programmes staff
cannot give assistance with this process or
intervene on your behalf.
Transferring to another United Kingdom
university
You may also be able to transfer to the second
year of an LLB programme, as an internal
student, at some other United Kingdomuniversities.
For information on credit transfer into an
Undergraduate Laws Programme at another
university, please see the PSR. For information
on how to apply to other universities in the
United Kingdom, please refer to the Student
guide.
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Examinations and resits
This section gives guidance on how to prepare
for examinations and also provides you with
information about what to do if you decide
not to sit or if you have problems during your
examinations.
Making an examination entry
You do not need to sit examinations every
year. If you do want to sit examinations in
MayJune, you need to submit an examination
entry form to confirm that you intend to sit
your examinations and to pay the relevant fees.
Information about how to make an examination
entry, and what to do if you change your mind,
is given in the Student guide.
Preparing for examinations
Examinations period
MayJune is the examinations period. The LLB,
Diploma in Law and Diploma in the Common
Law examinations are held at this time at
official Examination Centres worldwide (see the
Student guide).
In March and April you should be focusing
on your upcoming examinations. If you
are studying at an independent teaching
institution, you will probably be sitting mock
examinations. If you are studying on your own,
you should practise writing under examination
conditions.
Revising for examinations
As well as using your subject guide, study
pack and textbook for each course, you should
assemble the following key resources:
Sample examination questions (and advice
on answering them) which are available in
your subject guides.
The Regulations (PSR) from the website.
Past examination papers and Examiners
reports for each course you are taking
(available on the VLE).
Recent developments, which are published
in February each year for each course. They
can be found on the Laws VLE.
It is vital to study what the Examiners have
said about past students performance in
examinations. The Examiners reports contain
useful advice on what a good answer would
include.
The key advice is: read the examination
question and answer the question that was
actually asked. Dont just write everything you
know about a topic.
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Examination papers and zones
Students undertaking examinations in
Common law reasoning and institutions,
Criminal law, Elements of the law of contract
and Public law will all be taking the same
examination (with Zone A and Zone B
variations) whether they are registered for the
Diploma in Law, Diploma in the Common Lawor any of the LLB Schemes and Routes.
In order to combat the potential for cheating
in examinations, made possible by having
students in multiple time zones, different
examinations for Zone A and Zone B are
devised for each examination paper. There is
no difference in approach or level of difficulty
between the examination papers designed for
each zone.
Provisional examination timetables can be
found online from January:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/
advancetimetables
Please note, however, that the provisional
timetables are subject to change. The
final timetables will be confirmed in your
Examination Admission Notice. For all students,
examinations normally start in mid- to late-
May and continue until about mid-June. Note:
The University cannot take religious and/or
public holidays into account when setting
examination dates.
Assessment criteria
The assessment criteria give details of what
is required to be awarded a particular degree
classification; for example, what is expected in
order to gain a mark between 60 and 69. These
can be found in the PSR which is available at:
www.londoninternational.ac.uk/regs
Plagiarism
It is very important that you understand what
the Examiners mean by plagiarism. Plagiarism is
cheating by any of the following methods:
Submitting, as your own work, a piece of
work which contains unacknowledged
material from books or other sources.
Copying the work of fellow students.
Submitting a piece of your own work as
new or without acknowledgement, that
you have written for a previous assignment
or for another course or programme
(whether for the International Programmes
or for an external organisation).
Although teamwork is a requirement of the
Laws Skills Portfolio, especially for the purposes
of feedback, you must ensure that your written
work is in your own words, without sharing or
copying. Any shared work that contributes to
your portfolio must be acknowledged as such.
When you submit your dissertation and/or Laws
Skills Portfolio (whether on Laws Skills Pathway
1 or 2) you are required to sign a declaration
that:
you understand what plagiarism is
the piece of work is your own work
you have acknowledged any use of
published or unpublished work previously
done by you or by other people.
All quotations must be clearly indicated as such,
whether by using quotation marks or, for longer
quotes, setting them out in a separate, indented
paragraph. The source of each quotation
must be given, with page references to the
original source. You are advised to avoid longquotations from anypublished or unpublished
source.
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You will see from the PSR that plagiarism
constitutes an assessment offence. For example,
using text from elsewhere (including a subject
guide) without demarcation (such as the use of
inverted commas around the text or italicising
the text) is plagiarism, even if the source is
included in a general reference list later. It is
plagiarism because the copied text is not
distinguished from your workand so it is
falsely represented as your own. Only by proper
demarcation and identification of what has
been copied, at the point of use, can plagiarism
be avoided and good academic practice
maintained.
As a general guide, quoting has no value in
itself, beyond the comparison or illustration of a
point in a discussion. Thus, long quotes should
be avoided (even if properly referenced) as youdo not gain additional marks for lengthy or
numerous quotes. The Examiners are looking
for answers in your own words that show
understanding as well as knowledge.
The International Programmes use online
plagiarism detection software. Your work may
be submitted to this service. This software helps
Examiners to identify poor academic practice or
potential plagiarism in students work. Students
found to have committed an assessment
offence such as plagiarism may have the results
of their examinations withheld and may be
excluded from all future examinations of the
University.
Receiving your examinationresults
You will be informed by email when your results
are available online. It is therefore important
that you ensure that your contact address is up
to date (see the Student guide). You should also
make sure that you inform your Examination
Centre of a change of address and contact
details.
Understanding the examination results
Please note that a detailed explanation
is provided on the reverse side of your
examination results notification, which will
be accompanied by a letter from the Laws
Programme outlining the next steps you might
take and including information on progression
rules and resits.
Resits
If you are not permitted to enter for a resit, you
must wait until the following May/June to sit
your examination(s).
Resit examination timings
Resitexaminationentry
Resitexaminations Results
August October December
Resit results
Your results are published online in the same
format as the August results. An email notifying
you of the publication of the results will be sent
to you directly.
AppealsAdministrative recheck of results
If, when you receive your notification of result,
you are concerned that an administrative
error may have been made in the calculation
of your result, you should contact us. Please
note that, in line with many Universities, the
International Programmes does not allow
appeals against the exercise of academic
judgement in matters of assessment.
Further information about this can be found in
the Student guide.
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Academic prizes
The following prizes may be awarded to International Programmes students based on the results in
examinations leading to the LLB degree.
A Brigid Cotterprize of not less than
200, provided from a gift made by Miss
B.M. Cotter LLM, may be awarded at the
discretion of the Convocation Trust to
the student who achieves the best result
in the Intermediate/Diploma in Law
examination under Scheme A or the Year 1
examination under Graduate Entry Route A,
provided that the student concerned was
not studying full time at an institution ofhigher or further education. The prize will
be awarded on the results of the MayJune
examination only.
A Brigid Cotterprize of not less than
200, provided from a gift made by Miss
B.M. Cotter LLM, may be awarded at the
discretion of the Convocation Trust to the
student who achieves the best result in
the Property lawpaper, provided that the
student concerned was not studying full
time at an institution of higher or further
education. The prize will be awarded on the
results of the MayJune examination only.
A Brigid Cotterprize of not less than
200, provided from a gift made by Miss
B.M. Cotter LLM, may be awarded at the
discretion of the Convocation Trust to the
student who achieves the best result in the
Year 3examination (Scheme A), providedthat the student concerned was not
studying full time at an institution of higher
or further education.
The LexisNexis Butterworth prize of
Butterworth books to the value of 75,
funded by Butterworth, may be awarded
at the discretion of the Examiners to the
student who achieves the best results in
the Year 4examination under Scheme B.
The Routledge Lawprize of Routledge
books to the value of 75, funded by
Routledge Publishing Limited, may
be awarded at the discretion of the
Examiners to the student who achieves
the best results in the Year 2examination
(Scheme A). The prize will be awarded on
the results of the MayJune examination
only.
Two Oxford University Pressprizes of
Oxford University Press books to the value
of 100, funded by Oxford University Press,
may be awarded at the discretion of the
Examiners to those students who achieve
the best results in the Year 1examination
under Scheme B. One prize will be
awarded on the basis of the examination
in the United Kingdom and the Republic of
Ireland and the other prize will be awarded
on the basis of the examination taken
at Centres elsewhere. The prizes will be
awarded on the results of the MayJune
examination only. Two Sweet and Maxwellprizes of Sweet
and Maxwell books to the value of 200,
funded by Sweet and Maxwell, may be
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awarded at the discretion of the Examiners
to those students who achieve the best
results in Graduate Entry Route A
Finalexamination and the best results
in Graduate Entry Route B Year 3
examination.
University of London Awards for
Academic Achievementfunded bythe International Programmes, may
be awarded at the discretion of the
Examiners to students at any level of the
examinations for the LLB degree who
achieved a distinguished per formance
in the examination as a whole, or in any
paper or papers thereof. These prizes will
be awarded on the results of the MayJune
examination only and no student awarded
a named prize may also receive a Universityaward for the same examination.
Other prizes funded by commercial
organisations may be awarded from time to
time in accordance with the wishes of the
organisation concerned.
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Undergraduate Laws Programme Office
For specific queries about the Laws Programme,
please use the following contact details:
Undergraduate Laws Programme Office
University of London International
Programmes
Stewart House
32 Russell Square
London WC1B 5DN
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7862 8225
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7862 8363
Email: [email protected]
Please note, however, that all administrative
or operational queries should be addressed to
the relevant department of the International
Programmes. This includes queries aboutregistration, examination entries and despatch
of study materials. For information on how to
contact the International Programmes, please
refer to the Student guide.
Undergraduate Laws Team
Jenny Hamilton
Director, Undergraduate
Laws Programme
Jenny Hamilton joined
the University of London
International Programmes
in January 2010. As
Director, Jenny is primarily responsible for
driving forward strategic planning and
key initiatives. One of her most important
responsibilities is to review and develop the
quality of the student learning experience.
Simon Askey
Deputy Director and
Head of Programme
Simon Askey is responsiblefor the academic
coordination of the
assessment process
and matters relating to student progression
and performance. His role also involves
management, administration, regulatory and
committee work, inspections and elements of
marketing and ambassadorial activity. He also
leads on the skills agenda and the development
of the Laws Skills Portfolio.
Patricia McKellar
Associate Director
(Learning and Teaching)
Patricia McKellar is part
of the team involved
with development and
implementation of the
learning, teaching and assessment strategy
for the Undergraduate Laws Programmespecifically in relation to the embedding of
e-learning technologies and the development
of an interactive learning environment. She
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has particular responsibility for guiding and
supporting the College-based academic staff
in implementing the strategy in their particular
courses.
Tracey Varnava
Associate Director
(Programme Support)
Tracey Varnava is
involved in programme
development and review,
with a particular focus on
looking strategically at
how to enhance the qualifications offered by
the Undergraduate Laws Programme to ensure
continuing value in the global market. She also
advises on quality assurance and regulatory
matters and contributes to the development
and management of information provided to
students and registered teaching centres.
Michael Davis
Head of Administration
Michael Davis is
responsible for the
administration of Laws
governance arrangements,
overall management and
coordination of projects and ongoing work
within the Laws Office. His responsibilities also
include financial management, matters relating
to quality assurance, periodic and programme
review and regulatory matters.
Martina Moore
Laws Manager
(Institutions)
Martina Moore is
responsible for managing
all the formal arrangements
with teaching institutions
that have Diploma Teaching Status. Herduties include organising visits to institutions
by members of the Undergraduate Laws
Programme, providing advice and guidance to
potential teaching institutions and undertaking
further research on potential institutions to assess
their suitability for a formal relationship with the
University. She also services the Institutions Sub-
Committee in the development, maintenance
and review of policy matters regarding
relationships with teaching institutions.
Dipak Bhudia
Laws VLE Support
Officer
Dipak Bhudia is responsible
for the day-to-day running
of the Undergraduate Laws
VLE and ensuring that
learning materials and other online resources
are up to date and available to students. He isalso the first point of contact for all VLE-related
issues for both students and institution staff.
Stephen Barnes
Laws Manager
(Information
Management and
Examinations)
Stephen Barnes is
responsible for providing
administrative management across a range
of activities. His key responsibilities are
administering external contracts, servicing
the Examinations Panel, coordinating the
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examination paper production process,
organising in-country development
activities and reviewing key information on
the Undergraduate Laws Programme for
prospective students.
Angela Boots
Online Laws Librarian
Angela Boots is here to
help you make the most
of the Online Library
resources that the
University provides for its
International Programmes students.
She can guide you in the use of databases,
websites, government publications and more,
to enrich your studies and familiarise you with
the world of legal information.Holleigh Marsh
Administrative Officer
Holleigh Marsh coordinates
the administration of key
areas of the Laws Offices
activities, including the
Study Support Sessions,
record keeping and budgeting. She is also
the first point of contact for all enquiries from
students.
Helen Mackay
Laws Manager (Student
Learning and Support)
Helen Mackay is responsible
for student engagement
and student support. Her
responsibilities include
administering the Study Support Sessions and
overseas revision courses, updating guidance
documents for students, supporting students on
the scholarship scheme and gathering student
feedback through surveys.
Pat Lockley
Learning Developer
(Laws)
Pat Lockley is responsible
for developing learning
and teaching resources for
students. He works with
both academics and staff to enhance the onlinedelivery of the Undergraduate Laws Programme
in response to the needs of students and
Colleges.
Sultan Hassan
Laws Student Learning
and Support Officer
Sultan Hassan provides
support to the student
engagement agenda. Her
responsibilities include
supporting the Laws scholarship programme,
updating guidance documentation for students
and gathering student feedback.
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All programmes offered through the University of London International Programmes are developed by academicsat the University of Londons constituent Colleges. Assessment is the responsibility of academics at these Colleges.
Currently these include: Birkbeck, Goldsmiths, Heythrop College, Institute of Education, Kings College London, The
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Queen Mary,
Royal Holloway, Royal Veterinary College, School of Oriental and African Studies, and UCL (University College London).
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