Law (two-year intensive) LLB (Hons)

• Overview

  This two-year intensive course is accredited as a Qualifying Law Degree in England and Wales by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board. This course provides exemption from the academic stage of qualification for both branches of the legal profession, making it the perfect option if you are intending to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. This intensive LLB allows you to condense three years of study into two years, accelerating your career development.

  The Law team is the current University of Northampton Changemaker Team of the Year.  They received this award for their work in giving students as many opportunities as possible to make a difference in a range of communities such volunteering, our Street Law Project, the Pro Bono Clinic, setting up charities and so much more. The team were commended for “their commitment and passion to all their activities which provide law students with valuable exposure to real life experiences and situations and in no small way ensures that people with access to legal aid can gain justice”.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Complete your LLB degree in 2 years.
  • Participate in Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic.
  • Participate in Shoosmiths Link Scheme.

  HP Laptop and software included with this course.

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• Course Details

  The two year intensive LLB (Hons) provides an alternative to the three year qualification, allowing you to graduate and fast track your career and move onto the next stage. The intensive degree enables you to complete your degree in two years by extending the academic year into the normal vacation periods. You will need a strong academic ability and time management skills in order to be able to cope with the demands of this course.

  The attractions of a two-year intensive LLB include:

  • accelerating your career by entering the job market earlier than your peers
  • the ability to complete the LLB degree in two years, with the associated intensity of study and time management skills, will be attractive to employers
  • change your career where you have the experience but need the qualification in a quicker time

  Our Law team has strong links with the local legal profession and visiting law firms and barristers provide you with career advice throughout your studies.

  If you choose to come to the university you will find strong support for your studies from a dedicated team of well-qualified staff. A number of our Law team have published books and journal articles and some regularly deliver papers at conferences both at home and abroad.

  Several staff members are external examiners at other educational institutions and some are on committees examining national or international issues relating to Law. Our teaching team includes solicitors and barristers. Our staff hold Doctorate, Masters or professional qualifications and most are actively involved in legal research.

  Take a look at the blogs written by staff and students in the Law division. Check out what our Law students have achieved after graduating from the University at our Law case studies page.

  Methods of Learning

  Our Law team uses a variety of teaching methods including face-to-face lectures and seminars, workshops and online materials. You can expect to put in 200 hours of work on each module per year.

  Assessments

  Assessment methods vary on this course. Modules involve a variety of activities such as seminar and workshop debates, group and individual presentations and project work.

  Information from the Solicitors Regulation Authority

  Currently, if you want to be solicitor in England and Wales you can take a Qualifying Law Degree (usually three years), followed by the Legal Practice Course (one year), followed by a training contract (on the job training secured through a law firm, two years).

  Taking our Qualifying Law Degree enables you to gain an exemption from the current qualification process.

  The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is a centralised assessment for anyone who wants to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. It will provide a fair and consistent assessment for all candidates regardless of whether they have taken a law degree or qualified through new routes like the solicitor apprenticeship.

  When will the SQE be introduced?

  The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) are working towards an introduction date of 2020 and are currently on target to meet it.

  How much will the new system cost?

  There will be the cost for sitting the SQE assessments and the cost of any training courses.

  for the SQE. Information about the cost of the SQE assessments is not yet available because the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have not decided exactly what the final examinations will look like.

  For more information please visit the SRA website.

  The Faculty of Business and Law is currently monitoring these developments closely with a view to advising students about law career routes. We are also reviewing our curriculum to ensure that our legal education provisions continue to prepare students effectively for legal practice and/or professional careers more widely and will be seeking input from students and other stakeholders into the review process.

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  Additional

  Information

  How the two-year intensive LLB works

  The intensive degree allows you to complete your degree in two years by extending the academic year into the normal vacation periods. In year one of the degree, a two-year LLB student will follow a similar course as a three-year degree student, taking 120 credits (six modules) plus one module from level 5 amounting to 20 credits.

  At the end of term three of year one, subject to satisfactory progress, a two-year student will continue on the accelerated pathway, taking 40 credits worth of modules over the summer period. In year two of the intensive degree, you will study modules alongside students from years two and three of the three-year degree (taking 140 credits/seven modules), but, again, will take 40 credits of additional modules in the summer vacation in order to complete your degree at the end of two years.

  You must pass all nine modules to be able to continue onto the second year of the Intensive LLB. If you do not meet this requirement you will be transferred to the traditional LLB route.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

    Discover your Course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Student Stories

    Becky Barrick

    After completing her Two-Year Intensive LLB Law Degree, Becky Barrick has gone on to work as a Graduate Law Tutor for the University of Northampton. Talking about her time at the University of Northampton, Becky explains how her time at University, has “enormously helped to improve my confidence. I have also developed my public speaking skills through assessments such as presentations, group lead seminars, and practical legal skills assessments (mooting, client interviewing and negotiation)”.

    To find out how Becky went from Student to Graduate Law Tutor, have a look at our Case Studies page.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    By the time you graduate you will have developed a range of skills which will enhance your employability, whether in the legal profession or in another career.

    We work closely with the University Centre for Employability and Engagement (UCEE), who will support you with your career planning. You will also have the opportunity to attend the annual Law Careers Fair and University Careers Fair where you can meet with potential future employers.

    
• Requirements

  A typical offer would be BBC at A Level or DDM at BTEC. We welcome international applicants and applications from those with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

   

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
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  Application status enquiries
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  Current student enquiries
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  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

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  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

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• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2

  • ​Law of Contract (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW1001

    Core Module Y
  • Learning the Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW1020

    Core Module Y
  • Introduction to Public Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW1006

    Core Module Y
  • Criminal Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW1008

    Core Module Y
  • Law of Tort (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2009

    Core Module Y
  • Law of Society (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW1002

    Core Module N
  • Professional Legal Skills (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW1007

    Core Module N
  • Business and Company Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW1015

    Core Module N
  • Summer Stage: Research Methods (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2021

    Core Module Y
  • Summer Stage: Career Planning and Skills Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2023

    Core Module Y

  • ​Law of European Institutions (20 Credits)
    Module code: ​LAW2005

    Core Module Y
  • Public Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: ​LAW2008

    Core Module Y
  • Environmental Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2006

    Core Module N
  • Organised Crime (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2007

    Core Module N
  • The Criminal Process (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2010

    Core Module N
  • Child Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2012

    Core Module N
  • Human Rights in the United Kingdom (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2013

    Core Module N
  • Consumer Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2014

    Core Module N
  • Intellectual Property Rights Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2016

    Core Module N
  • Discrimination Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2018

    Core Module N
  • Law in the Community (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2019

    Core Module N
  • Law in Context (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW2028

    Core Module N
  • Land Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: ​​LAW3018

    Core Module Y
  • Dissertation Foundation (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3024

    Core Module Y
  • Equity and Trusts (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3026

    Core Module Y
  • Employment Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3004

    Core Module N
  • Family Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3007

    Core Module N
  • Medical Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3013

    Core Module N
  • Sales of Goods and Agency (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3016

    Core Module N
  • Sentencing and Prisons (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3017

    Core Module N
  • European and International Human Rights Law (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3019

    Core Module N
  • Terrorism (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3021

    Core Module N
  • Legal Advice in the Community (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3022

    Core Module N
  • Practical Legal Skills (20 Credits)
    Module code: LAW3025

    Core Module N
  • Summer Stage: Law Dissertation (40 Credits)
    Module code: LAW4005

    Core Module Y

  Module information is quoted for 17/18 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • study in a supportive environment
  • be taught by experienced staff
  • develop practical skills
  • guest lectures
  • Mooting, negotiating and client interviewing. The University has enjoyed success in national mooting, negotiating and client interviewing competitions.
  • law-related volunteering
  • Shoosmiths Link Scheme
  • Pro Bono Legal Advice Clinic
  • Street Law Projects and in research projects.
  • Thriving Student Law Society which organises social and professional activities.
  • You can also have your voice heard as a student representative for your course
• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give yourself a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    International Commercial Law LLM

    International Criminal Law and Security LLM

    
  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

  Additional Costs

  Your reading materials are accessible from our library however, you may choose to purchase your own copy of the textbooks. New law textbooks cost in the region of £30-40 but you can often buy recent secondhand ones for much less.

  18/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £13,500

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional Costs

  Your reading materials are accessible from our library however, you may choose to purchase your own copy of the textbooks. New law textbooks cost in the region of £30-40 but you can often buy recent secondhand ones for much less.

  18/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £13,000

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  A merit based scholarship of up to 30% or a £3,000 reduction in the cost of tuition fees for eligible students.

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Max Engel Memorial Bursary

  The Max Engel Memorial Bursary currently awards £1,500 to one student or, in some cases, divided between two or more students. It is intended to…

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