Law, Human Rights and Social Justice LLB (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Law, Human Rights and Social Justice LLB (Hons)
Our Law, Human Rights and Social Justice LLB course is a qualifying law degree, meaning you will cover all the core law content required by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
You will learn how individuals are protected with regard to issues such as housing and homelessness. You’ll also develop firm knowledge of the foundations of European Human Rights Law and an introduction to international human rights law regime. In your final year you will discover how the law can help people overcome obstacles to accessing education or health care, in the UK and other countries.
The topics that you will explore in the field of human rights and social justice which will prepare you for a diverse range of careers, such as housing, immigration, social welfare, the charity sector and the voluntary sector.
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Curriculum
Throughout their degree, students can hone their legal skills by engaging with our Legal Advice Centre, which provides advice to businesses, organisations and individuals. This experience also offers the opportunity to claim qualifying work experience to speed your way to qualification as a solicitor.
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Year 1
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Law of Contract
- Criminal Law
- English and European Legal Contexts
Year 2
- Human Rights
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
- European Union Public Law
- Substantive Law of the European Union
- Land Law*
- Law and Lawyering: International Perspectives***
- The Lawyer in the Marketplace: Entrepreneurship and Commercial Awareness***
- Law of Tort*
- Issues in Civil Liberties
- Law and Religion
- Police Powers and Public Order
- Private Law of Consumer Protection
- Public Law of Consumer Protection
Year 3
- Social Justice
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
- Contemporary Issues in Jurisprudence and Legal Theory***
- Competition Law
- Employment Law
- Equity and Trusts*
- Immigration and Refugee Law
- International Child Law
- International Law
- Law and Medicine
- Lawyering: Advocacy, Negotiations and Ethics
- Legal Research Project**
- Penology
Program delivery
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports) and usually an exam or test
We offer an equitable and inclusive approach to learning and teaching for all our students. Known as the Universal Design for Learning (UDL), our teaching approach has been recognised as sector leading. UDL means we offer a wide variety of support, facilities and technology to all students, including those with disabilities and specific learning differences.