Teaching

We place a strong emphasis on small group teaching by qualified lawyers.

At Level 2, teaching is done through lectures, tutorials, and independent and group study.

At Levels 3 and 4 you will work more independently and take part in seminar discussions.

Level 4 you will work on your dissertation which is independent, but supervised, on a topic of your choice.

The Spanish modules in Levels 1 and 2 have four hours of tutorials each week. In Levels 3 and 4 this changes to two hours of language tutorial each week, plus 10 hours of lectures, seminars and screenings on Spanish film, culture and society across the year.

Assessment

You will have a variety of types of assessment, including written coursework, oral assessments and examinations. Some core modules are assessed by multiple choice exam, which gives useful practice to those who may undertake the SQE after graduation.

Coursework are often short, skills-based exercises enhancing employability.

You will be able to develop ‘mooting’ skills to learn how to behave in court.

In most modules there are two assessments.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: LW21013 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This will familiarise you with the concept and study of law, and the Scottish, United Kingdom, European, and International legal systems.

You will develop the fundamental skills to read and understand legislation and learn how to locate legal resources and interpret their significance.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: LW32038 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 2

Learn why the EU was founded, how EU Law is made and how it is interpreted by member countries.

You will also study, Human Rights, the Four Freedoms under EU law, and EU Internal Market.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: LV30001 Credits: 15 Semester: Semester 1

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

Module code: LW40001 Credits: 30 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

You will research a legal topic or question of your own choosing and write a sustainable piece of work to add to the existing literature on the topic.

You will be supported by a supervisor whilst undertaking extensive independent research and writing up the dissertation in semester two.

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

Module code: LW40005 Credits: 30 Semester: Both Semester 1 and 2

The module is offered to final-year students as an alternative to the Dissertation.

It enables students involved in external activities relevant to their degree (placements, legal internships, etc) to obtain academic credit for that work, after completing the requisite number of hours and then producing an appropriate critically reflective report. 

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