How you study
You receive
specially designed learning materials and have access to a
significant array of online resources. The cost of your
materials is included in your initial and continuing
registration fees.
The study
materials are designed to guide you through the syllabus for
each subject and direct your reading of the prescribed
textbooks, study packs and Online Library resources. Although
all study materials are specially produced for self-directed
learning, many students choose to pay for additional educational
support through independent teaching institutions.
You are
strongly advised to apply to the University and wait for confirmation that
you are eligible to register before enroling with an
institution. Enrolment with an institution does not
mean that a student is automatically registered with
the University.
Diploma in Law students must be
registered at an independent teaching institution granted
‘Permission to teach’ the Diploma in Law.
Study
materials include:
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Studying English law with the University of London.
An introductory guide to the basics of common law legal
systems. This is sent to all students who receive an offer
letter.
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Subject
guides for each law subject studied that take you
systematically through the course topics, with instructions
on reading, learning activities (with feedback) and guidance
on
answering sample examination questions.
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Textbooks.
You will receive one copy of the textbook for each of the
four Intermediate/Diploma in Law Subjects and for the
compulsory Part I subjects.
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Study
packs. Key recommended readings in the subject guides are
sent directly to students (and are available online) for all
the compulsory subjects and selected options.
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Learning skills for law guide
contains advice on study skills, developing English language
and legal English skills, reading cases and statutes,
guidance on exam technique and performing skills activities.
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Student
handbook contains a wealth of specific advice and
information on navigating your way through the programme and
the External System, with key dates and contact details for
further support.
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Regulations.
Students need to be fully informed of the formal rules about
syllabuses, programme structures, fees, how to enter for examinations,
marking schemes, transfers, exemptions etc., so updated Regulations
are sent to all the students every year.
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Skills
portfolio guide supplied to final-year students, relevant if
you are pursuing a Qualifying Law Degree.
Online
resources
From September
2008, there will be a common portal with a single ‘sign-in’.
Online access is now a requirement for registration to the LLB
and the Diploma in Law.
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The
Undergraduate Laws students area includes Examiners’
reports, past exam papers and reading lists.
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A dedicated
Laws VLE with discussion forums.
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Pre-course
exercises.
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Online
legal research exercises.
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Online
Library offering access to professional legal databases,
plus key legal journals and multidisciplinary databases.
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Computer-marked assessments.
Courses at the
University of London
Induction day A one-day induction
is held in London in late September each year to introduce new
students to studying for the Diploma in Law and LLB. Prospective
students are welcome to attend in order to find out more about
the programme.
Weekend courses There are four
weekend courses held in London each year in November/December,
February, March and April. Tuition is given by experienced law
lecturers. These courses are intensive, with up to eight hours
of lectures and tutorials each day. Each weekend covers
different topics and students are encouraged to attend all four.
The courses concentrate on important areas of each subject and
new developments and recent legislation.
