| Module |
Credits |
Compulsory/optional |
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Law of the European Union
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30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| The course starts by examining the EU institutions and how a member state like the UK participates in the formation and implementation of EU law. It then considers the substantive rules governing the internal market. This is the geographical area comprising the member states within which goods and workers can circulate freely without being impeded by unjustifiable obstacles in the same way as they would do so within a nation state. The rich case law considered illustrates the determination of the Court of Justice to secure free movement against the various ways employed by the Members States to protect their domestic goods against foreign competition and to restrict free movement more generally. Students are introduced to the special role played by the Court of Justice in developing European Law though the preliminary ruling procedure and enforcement procedures. The system of EU remedies delivered by national courts is also examined so as to evaluate the effectiveness of EU Law. |
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The Law of Equity
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30 Credits |
Compulsory |
| This module will examine the key concepts in relation to Equity. This will involve the study of the history of Equity and equitable maxims, the creation and administration of Express Trusts, trusts in a commercial context, Fiduciary Duties, Tracing of Property, Claims against Third Parties, Trusts and taxation; and Charity Law. This module will also explore requirements for the creation of a will and aspects around probate, which is required to meet the SRA's statement of legal knowledge. Family Law, Property Law and Commercial aspects of Equity will be explored, alongside related Human Rights issues. |
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Year Abroad
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0 Credits |
Optional |
| A Study Abroad year is an optional additional year that increases the length of the Honours degree award to a four-year full-time degree. The additional year comprises and agreed programme of study in a partner institution abroad with whom the University of Hertfordshire has an institutional agreement. The programme of study will support, supplement and extend the more usual three-year programme. Success in the third year will be recognised in the title of the award, but does not carry additional credit towards the Honours programme. A student would normally confirm the intention to study abroad during the fist ten weeks of study at Level 5. This will enable a place to be negotiated at a host institution and the Study Programme and learning contract to be arranged and agreed. |
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Dissertation
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The Dissertation module is an optional module of 30 Credit Points. It is a library based research project. This module provides you with the opportunity to choose a research topic that you are especially interested in and work on your own initiative. It allows you the freedom of independent study under the guidance of your supervisor, to undertake research on a specific legal topic, and to enhance your ability to master appropriate primary and secondary legal materials. |
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Terrorism
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| Following the events of 11th September 2001, and 7th July 2005, public concerns surrounding terrorism, and its associated threats, have inevitably, perhaps irreversibly, deepened. Terrorism and security are, therefore, issues near at the top of the political agenda in countries from across the globe. This module will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the nature and impact of criminal offending within the specific context of terrorism. Additionally, students will gain appreciation of the complicated nature of dealing with the problems that arise in defining, preventing and detecting terrorist activities, which by its nature, transcends national borders. Students will also gain an awareness of the potential issues which face law enforcement bodies and Government, when implementing legislature, in order to attempting to deal with Terrorism offences. |
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State Crime
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| Long-standing debate within criminology about the scope and subject matter of state crime is reflected in the polarity of definitions of the concept, which locate breaches of the law by states at one end of the spectrum, and definitions based on non-statutory breaches of human rights at the other. How could the state be a criminal actor when legally it is the state itself that defines criminal behaviour by making and enforcing the law? Meaning, it could only be criminal on those rare occasions when it denounces itself for breaking its own laws. Yet, if criminology is to develop as a discipline that studies and analyses criminal, violent, abusive and deviant behaviours, then it is necessary to include state criminality in its field, on the grounds that the consequences of state crimes are more widespread and destructive than those of conventional crimes. |
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White Collar Crime
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will equip students with an appreciation of the political, social and financial costs of white-collar crime, as well as the particular challenges that exist in its effective detection, measurement and interdiction. It will enable students to recognise and engage with the political, social and economic considerations that shape policies towards white-collar and corporate crime. The module will be wide-ranging and research-led providing a rounded introduction to key literature and debates in the field from an international comparative perspective. |
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Human Rights
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will cover:
The module examines the basis for the Human Rights discourse moving from the particular UK legal situation to the wider aspects of the European Convention, focusing on and establishing threads of similarities in order to establish a cohesive picture of Human Rights.
The module focuses initially on the Human Rights Act 1998 and the effects on human rights in the UK since the Act came into force in 2000. This is followed by consideration of the European Convention on Human Rights machinery and its relationship with the UK's domestic legal order. The module explores the extent to which key European human rights concepts and principles are apt in maintaining a healthy relationship between the UK and the ECHR institutions. It pays particular attention to a number of fundamental rights and their interplay including the prohibition of torture, the right to life, aspects of fair trial, the right to private life, religious freedom, and freedom of expression. |
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Family Law
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will start by looking at marriage and cohabitation and will also provide opportunity for students to draft cohabitation agreements. It will also explore divorce – law and procedure and how to draft a petition along with the financial settlements. The module will also look at: nullity and forced marriage, domestic violence and pre-nuptial agreements. The rights of parents in relation to children and the medical treatment of children will be explored and will include disputes between parents relating to children. Finally matters relating to child protection and care proceedings and child abduction. |
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Jurisprudence
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| The module will consider the relationship between law, morality and political theory along with the nature of moral arguments and cultural influences on law and the influence of political arguments in judicial interpretation and its impact on legal theory. |
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Public International Law
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module introduces students to the role of international law in the conduct of international relations. It considers the peculiar nature of the international legal order through an analysis of its key principles, structures and institutions including the role of the State as a central actor of international relations as well as that of international organisations such as the United Nations and the growing role of individuals and non state actors. It also investigates the specificities of dispute resolution including the pervasive role of private justice and the limitations of existing judicial dispute settlement mechanisms like the International Court of Justice. The module explores the impact of international law in the management of contemporary international issues such as the use of force, the conduct of war, international crimes, human rights, the protection of the global environment and the conduct of economic relations. |
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Medical Law
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| Medical Law is a contemporary and topical module which begins with an examination of medical negligence
and how it can be proved. It then moves onto explore the area of consent to medical treatment; the
development of both common law and the Mental Capacity Act, and how the law accommodates patients who
lack capacity to consent. The course continues by exploring other issues in Medical Law which will be relevant
to wider developing areas of the law generally. Thereafter, the course moves onto Bioethics (or more commonly
referred to as Medical Ethics) and following an introduction to ethical theories, students will examine a wideranging area of bioethical issues from 'birth to death'. This will include assisted reproductive technologies,
followed by a close consideration of a range of global issues, such as but not limited to, end of life and organ
transplantation. |
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International Commercial Law
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module will allow you to develop an ability to understand, apply, and analyse the law in respect of international trade. The module will examine international dispute resolution through identifying the applicable law to a contract and which jurisdiction's court will hear a dispute before considering the different types of international commercial contracts (i.e. CIF and FOB) and the respective implications for the parties involved. The module will also cover the carriage of goods under common law and the various international conventions applicable to international trade, including multi-modal and carriage of goods by sea conventions, as well as the varying forms of finance available to the parties. In addition, the role of documentation will be analysed, in particular bills of lading and marine insurance policies that are crucial for the expedience and facilitation of international trade. |
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Employment Law
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will commence by considering the Employment status – the main types of working relationship and the terms and conditions of employment. It will then progress to explore how the law seeks to provide a balance between life and work and will also consider the rights and remedies surrounding discrimination legislation. The module will also look at how the law steps in when an employment relationship goes wrong and how the employment relationship can be ended. There will also be an introduction to the employment relationship- sources, policy and practice. The module will also consider TUPE rights and also how to bring a claim in an employment tribunal. |
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Cybercrime
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| The module will enable students to understand the development of cybercrime as a phenomenon, both domestically and internationally. Students will be able to appreciate the Internet architecture and landscape within which the novel types of crimes arise. The module will look at the existing and emerging types of crime online, inter alia: computer misuse and hacking, Cyber fraud, Online harassment and trolling, Online pornography and child pornography, Online piracy and Cyberwarfare. This list is, however, not exhaustive as the module will inevitably include and examine the emerging cybercrimes and regulation that aims to prevent and tackle these criminal behaviours. |
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Law of Tort
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module considers how the law of Torts seeks to balance the often incompatible rights of individuals such as the right to free speech versus another's right to protect their privacy or reputation; and how neighbours use their lands respectively. It also looks at how individual rights such as the right to sue the NHS, police or other public authority for negligently caused injuries can be reconciled with the competing interests of wider society.
Actions covered include:
• Misuse of Private Information
• Defamation
• Various types of negligence
• Intentional harm to the person and property
While theoretical, the module also includes a practical context consisting of you undertaking advocacy exercises in relation to different actions and quantifying the amount of compensation a claimant/pursuer can hope to achieve. |
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Land Law
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will focus on matters that are of fundamental importance to our society of the ownership of land, property, property rights and related obligations. You will study in depth the fundamental ideas and concepts of English Land law, focusing in particular on important rights which are connected to land, such as easements and leases. These rights will be evaluated and analysed in which the content requirements of each right have developed through judicial decisions. Further, the module will consider the different methods of gaining rights over land, and the impact that such rights can have on a purchaser of land. You will also have the opportunity to develop negotiation skills in workshop settings. |
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Study Abroad
|
0 Credits |
Optional |
| A Study Abroad year is an optional additional year that increases the length of the Honours degree award to a four-year full-time degree. The additional year comprises an agreed programme of study in a partner institution abroad with whom the University of Hertfordshire has an institutional agreement. The programme of study will support, supplement and extend the more usual three-year programme. Success in the third year will be recognised in the title of the award, but does not carry additional credit towards the Honours programme.
A student would normally confirm the intention to study abroad during the first ten weeks of study at Level 5. This will enable a place to be negotiated at a host institution and the Study Programme and learning contract to be arranged and agreed. |
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Law Placement Year
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0 Credits |
Optional |
| The Placement Year provides you with the opportunity to set your academic studies in a broader context and to utilise the intellectual skills you have gained through your degree in the work place. You will also strengthen your time management, organisational and communication skills as well as develop employability skills.
You will gain experience of applying for jobs and of working within commercial, business or professional environment prior to graduating thus increasing employability such as teamwork, communication skills and commercial awareness.
You will gain experience in a field that is often a destination for Law students such as PR, marketing, management and research. You will have developed valuable industry skills and experience as well as being able to apply many of the intellectual skills your have learnt through your degree to a real world situation. |
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Data Protection Law
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will enable you to examine the development of data protection law as a distinct area of legal practice. You will explore the current data protection legislation in the European Union, and its reform in the face of continuous technological development. In particular, you will examine the key concepts at the heart of the European data protection framework, such as the notion of informed consent and the notion of "personal data". You will also consider in detail the obligations placed on data controllers, as well as the rights enjoyed by individual data subjects. In addition to this, the module also involves the analysis of various policy challenges posed by technological developments, such as the emergence of Big Data and the Internet of Things. |
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Civil Litigation
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| Civil litigation deals with resolving through the courts contractual and commercial disputes or claims for personal injury. Therefore, it is one of the most important areas of legal procedure as it governs how the vast majority of disputes must be handled. As well as studying the actual procedural rules, the module will explore the theory underpinning them and assess whether the balance between the conflicting rights and interests of both parties is appropriately set.
During the module you will learn the process of taking a civil claim all the way from the issuing of the claim form through to appealing the decision of the trial judge. As well as the learning the pre-trial and trial procedure, you will also learn how to make key applications such as:
• Obtaining a default judgement
• Obtaining summary judgment
• Seeking an interim remedy such as an interim payment |
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International Environmental Law
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| The module will introduce students to contemporary global environmental challenges and explore how the law responds to these issues. You will examine the specific features of international environmental law in terms of its historical development, its sources and core principles, and the options available for compliance control and enforcement. The module aims to help you develop a critical understanding of the complex political, economic and social context in which environmental issues are set. This will be explored through a number of case studies including e.g. atmosphere protection and climate change; the protection of biodiversity. Throughout, the relationship between environmental protection and economic development and the relevance of principles of sustainability will be emphasised and analysed. |
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Company Law SEM C
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module will examine the structure of the modern day company in both the public and private form under England & Wales Law. It will consider the constitution of the company, the right and duties of directors and shareholders and, the interest of employees and creditors. The financing of companies will also be considered together with key areas of corporate governance, minority protection and current reform issues in company law as a whole. |
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Dissertation SEM C
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The Dissertation module is an optional module of 30 Credit Points. It is a library based research project. This module provides you with the opportunity to choose a research topic that you are especially interested in and work on your own initiative. It allows you the freedom of independent study under the guidance of your supervisor, to undertake research on a specific legal topic, and to enhance your ability to master appropriate primary and secondary legal materials. |
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Clinical Legal Education
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| This module gives students the opportunity to develop their ability to practically apply the law by working on cases in Hertfordshire legal advice centre. The module will look at the crucial skills needed for clinical work. Students will work in teams under supervision by a solicitor or barrister and will carry out case work tasks such as interviewing clients and witnesses, conducting legal research and drafting letters of advice. The module will also explore ethical issues and ensure that students are able to identify and act in accordance with the core duties of professional conduct and professional ethics. Students will be required to keep reflective journals and will be encouraged to learn by reflecting on their progress and feedback from their supervisors. Students will also strengthen their time management, team work, organisational and communication skills as well as develop employability skills. |
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Ethnic Minorities and the Law
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module constitutes a socio-legal study of how, and with what outcomes, ethnic minority presence and the formal national law interact, and considers the possibilities of managing inter-ethnic and inter-legal clashes.
The module is organised in three parts, covering a range of topics which include immigration, marriage and criminal justice. Part 1 introduces the core themes in ethnic minority legal studies, parts 2 and 3 connect general themes and particular case studies and situations, involving either family or public law. |
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Digital Technologies, Law and Economy
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| This module explores the body of legal frameworks that apply to the digital technologies that affect people's daily lives particularly following the emergence of the internet and ensuing developments including Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, etc. As these technologies are driven not only by the internet but also big data analytics, AI techniques and manipulative/persuasive methods to capture the attention of the users, the affected areas and issues of law are a quite a lot, incorporating intellectual property (IP), competition law, electronic communications law, data privacy. Not only basics of these legal areas but also related issues of digital economy, i.e. Digital Single Market, digital platforms, online intermediaries will be covered in the module, considering transformative effect of the digital technologies over the traditional economical concepts and transactions. On top of these, IoT and cloud based data constraints, issues of contractual liability and legal personhood regarding autonomous entities, ethical/legal concerns surrounded by AI and robotics will also be covered. In so doing, the focus will be on the UK and the EU legal systems whereas the best practices from across the world will also be examined as appropriate. |
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Application of Computer Technology to Legal Studies
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will introduce students to the rudiments of coding using Python programming language. This will include providing students with simple-to-moderately-complex programming skills to be able to automate the process of researching, collecting and assembling text-based legal data. The module will also explore some of the ways in which computer technology can be effectively and efficiently employed in the legal field. |
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Law of Digital Economy
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will examine a variety of Internet and emerging technologies law and policy principles. This will include the development of the Internet in terms of technology and governance. A part of the module will focus on consumer protection online and will explore rules relating to digital marketing, distance selling and e-payment. The module will explore how companies exist online and how they can ensure that terms and conditions are adequate and in accordance with the law. The module will also allow students to examine any emerging legal issue in the area of the Internet and digital economy. |
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Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| Copyright is an Intellectual Property right, which provides its owner with the exclusive right to use a creative work such as, written, audio-visual, musical, or dramatic works, with some exceptions. Over the years, copyright law has gone through great changes to keep up with advances in technology and media. Current developments in AI technology raise new issues concerning the scope and purpose of copyright protection. Copyright is relevant to AI in multiple ways. Machine learning technology learns from data that might be protected by copyright. Moreover, some AI systems can also autonomously generate new works, which might be copyright protected. Additionally, AI technology is also used to identify and prevent online copyright infringement. By striking the right balance between, on the one hand, the interests of innovators and, on the other hand, the wider public interest, copyright and Artificial Intelligence aims to foster an environment where innovation and creativity can flourish. |
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Intellectual Property Law
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| Intellectual Property can be defined as those products of the mind to which the law grants the author/creator legal protection and hence the enhanced ability to exploit. Intellectual property (IP) refers to creations of the mind – everything from works of art to inventions, computer programs to trademarks and other commercial signs. The purpose of the various fields of Intellectual Property Law is to deter others from copying or taking advantage of the works or reputations of another and provide remedies should this occur. Intellectual Property is protected in law by, for instance, trademarks, copyright and patents that allow individuals to gain financial benefit or recognition from what they create or invent. By striking a fair balance between, on the one hand, the interests of innovators and, on the other hand, the wider public interest, Intellectual Property aims to foster an environment where innovation and creativity can flourish. |
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Trial Advocacy
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| This module provides students with the opportunity to improve their knowledge of criminal law and evidence whilst developing their advocacy skills by working on realistic case scenarios in a courtroom setting. Most of the classes take the form of workshops which are designed to develop in each student the self-confidence to be able to stand up to address the court in the role of either a prosecution or a defence advocate.
The module will also introduce students to other useful skills such as case analysis and will explore ethical issues including the duties imposed by the rules of professional conduct.
This module will not only be of great practical use to aspiring advocates but will also help students who simply want to improve their public-speaking skills. |
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Miscarriages of Justice
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| This module provides a unique opportunity for students to learn about miscarriages of justice and will be of practical use to aspiring criminal defence lawyers.
Students will study the historical context which led to the creation of the Criminal Cases Review and will also critically examine the current criminal appeals process and discuss the arguments in favour of reform.
Students will work through authentic case studies in order to understand the key steps needed to investigate and advise on a potential miscarriages of justice case. Students will develop useful skills such as case analysis, legal research and drafting.
The module will also explore ethical issues and ensure that students are able to identify and act in accordance with the core duties of professional conduct and professional ethics.
Students will be required to keep reflective journals and will be encouraged to learn by reflecting on their progress and feedback. |
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Aspects of Human Rights in Britain
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| The module examines the basis for the Human Rights discourse moving from the particular UK legal situation to the wider aspects of the European Convention, focusing on and establishing threads of similarities in order to establish a cohesive picture of Human Rights. The module focuses initially on the Human Rights Act 1998 and the effects on human rights in the UK since the Act came into force in 2000. This is followed by consideration of the European Convention on Human Rights machinery and its relationship with the UK's domestic legal order. The module explores the extent to which key human rights concepts and principles are apt in maintaining a healthy relationship between the UK and the ECHR institutions. It pays attention to a number of fundamental rights and their interplay including (but not limited to), aspects of fair trial, the right to private life, religious freedom, and freedom of expression. Finally, the module considers the future of Human Rights in the UK. |
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Administrative Law
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will consider the application of the Rule of Law to the misuse of governmental power, via the administrative courts and tribunals. It will examine from a theoretical and practical position the abuse and misuse of power by government institutions and other bodies exercising a public law function. The module will commence by considering the notion of Judicial Review, its place within holding governmental action to account, and the role of the courts. Students will further, examine the grounds for judicial review, both the traditional grounds and proportionality, before examining the practical aspects of an application for judicial review under section 31 Senior Courts Act 1981 and Part 54 of the Civil Procedure Rules. In doing this, students will consider the application of case law and undertake in depth analysis of some of the most controversial judgements of the last 20 years. |
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Civil Litigation, Drafting & Advocacy
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| On completion of this module, candidates should be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the principles and process of civil litigation.
Students will be introduced to the Civil Procedure Rules and their importance to civil litigation.
Students will undertake a variety of practical, skills-based exercises which will enable them to put their skills of advocacy and drafting into practice. |
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Criminal Litigation, Evidence & Advocacy
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The Criminal Litigation, Evidence and Advocacy module provides an opportunity to explore in detail criminal litigation, procedure and evidence through the lens of authentic case studies. The course is practical and will be invaluable to any student who is considering a future in legal practice.
This module provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring advocates to get a head start on adversarial skills and covers how to manage litigation strategically and effectively, gives a solid grounding in the rules of evidence and provides practical experience. |
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Business Organisations & Structures
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module considers the role of commercial organisations and their legal regulation. It analyses the structure and powers of companies, partnerships and sole traders and considers their relationship to organisations and individuals with whom they have dealings. The module will examine the structure of the modern day company in both the public and private form under England & Wales Law. It will consider the constitution of the company, the right and duties of directors and shareholders and, the interest of employees and creditors. The financing of companies will also be considered together with key areas of corporate governance, minority protection and current reform issues in company law as a whole. |
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Immigration Law
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| This course is a straightforward, up-to-date and practical introduction to this changing area of law. After a short, practical introduction, the course will deal with British nationality and the right of abode in the United Kingdom. This will be followed by some analysis and discussion of immigration controls, including the immigration status of EU and EEA nationals and their family members, including a look at how a family member of a British citizen who has engaged Treaty rights might currently use EU rather than domestic law to enter the UK. We will then discuss the main immigration categories of entry to the UK, visitors, students under Tier 4 of the points-based system and employment under Tier 2. Asylum seekers and refugees are also considered. Enforcement of immigration law, the appeals system and judicial review applications are dealt with in the last few lectures. A brief perusal of key resource documents such as the Immigration Rules, the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016 and materials on the new points-based system will conclude the course. |
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The General Principles of EU Law
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| In this module, students will examine how the judicial branch of the European Union has developed a catalogue of unwritten general principles of law which have been embedded in the EU legal system. In particular, an exploration of the 'sources of inspiration' for the elaboration of general principles will be examined, such as the constitutional traditions common to the Member States; international human rights instruments to which Member States are contracting parties; the European Convention on Human Rights 1950; and the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Taking centre stage will be an inspection of the incorporation of fundamental rights into the general principles, with a specific focus on the case law of the Court of Justice, whereby it has adjudicated disputes that hinge on fundamental rights such as freedom of expression and assembly, human dignity, the right to property, data protection, and the right to a family life. |
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The Law of Chancery
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| The module explores areas of law dealt with by the Chancery Division of the High Court that are broader, more specialist and practical in nature than a traditional equity module. Alongside exploring theoretical perspectives of the law, the module will also give students a practical insight into conducting litigation between business. The module will consist of starting a claim in the Chancery Division and the procedure that must be followed during the litigation process. Substantive areas of law covered will include unjust enrichment; the liability of professionals; pensions; revenue and finance law; the passing of title in property and establishing the true ownership of property; restitution and advanced aspects of equitable remedies. |
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Sustainable Development and Climate Change
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will trace the emergence of Sustainable Development and the implementation of sustainable development into UK law. It will elaborate on the criteria for effective implementation of sustainable development, looking at institutional and policy integration, the role of legislation, and the mechanisms for reporting, review, monitoring and accountability. While highlighting innovations in law and the need for policy to move further in order to effectively implement sustainable development in a national context, the module will highlight the seriousness of the need for ecological sustainability. It will focus on the difficulty of setting up a coherent international treaty approach, the importance of national and subnational legal action, the potential role of international and national courts, and the importance of human rights and environmental justice. |
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Company Law
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| The module will examine the structure of the modern-day company in both the public and private form under the laws of England & Wales. It will consider the constitution of the company, the rights and duties of directors and shareholders and the wider interests of other stakeholders. The financing of companies will also be considered together with an introduction to corporate governance, minority protection and insolvency. Students will also have the opportunity to develop their commercial awareness and to explore topical issues relating to company law and practice. |
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Information Technology and the Law
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30 Credits |
Optional |
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Law of Financial Crime
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15 Credits |
Optional |
| This module will equip students with an appreciation of the political, social and economic costs of financial crime in its variety of forms - fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering, criminal antitrust (cartels), and tax evasion - as well as the particular challenges that exist in its effective detection, prosecution and interdiction. It will enable students to recognise and engage with the political, social and economic considerations that shape policies towards financial crime. The module will be wide-ranging and research-led providing a rounded introduction to key concepts and debates in the field from an international comparative perspective. |
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Clinical legal Education
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30 Credits |
Optional |
| This module gives students the opportunity to develop their ability to practically apply the law by working on cases in Hertfordshire Law Clinic. The module will look at the crucial skills needed for clinical work. Students will work in teams under supervision by a solicitor or barrister and will carry out case work tasks such as interviewing clients and witnesses, conducting legal research and drafting letters of advice. In the event a student doesn t complete basic clinic training hypothetical situations will be used to complete the module instead of meeting with real clients. The module will also explore ethical issues and ensure that students are able to identify and act in accordance with the core duties of professional conduct and professional ethics. Students will be required to keep reflective journals and will be encouraged to learn by reflecting on their progress and feedback from their supervisors. Students will also strengthen their time management, teamwork, organisational and communication skills as well as develop employability skills. |
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