The City Law School 2014/15 brochure

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The City Law School

Welcome Introduction

Welcome 1 The City Law School 2 Your career 4 Your University 6 Your learning 8 Your city 10 Our courses 12 Degrees at City

Undergraduate courses

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Law LLB (Hons)

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Graduate courses 18 Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) 20 Graduate Entry LLB (Hons)

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Professional courses

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Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) 26 Legal Practice Course (LPC) 28 Legal Practice LLM 30 Professional Legal Skills LLM 32 Taught Masters

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Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution LLM 36 Criminal Litigation LLM 38 International Business Law LLM 40 International Commercial Law LLM, EU Commercial Law LLM, International Banking Law LLM, International Competition Law LLM, Maritime Law (UK) LLM

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International Commercial Law MJur 44 Maritime Law (Greece) LLM 46 Public International Law LLM 48 Research Degrees

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Research Degrees MPhil/PhD 52 Information

Applying to The City Law School 54 Funding your studies 56 Scholarships, bursaries and prizes 57 Open events 58 Maps, addresses and transport links 60

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Introduction Welcome

With three levels of study – undergraduate, postgraduate and professional – The City Law School offers courses suitable for everyone interested in following a career in law, no matter what stage they are at.

Our LLB, Graduate Entry LLB and Graduate Diploma in Law are structured to provide you with not only an essential understanding of the core legal subject, but also the skills to use this knowledge in a real life environment.

We give our students the opportunity to put what they have learnt into practice by encouraging them to participate in internal, national and international mooting competitions.

As the original provider of bar training we have continuously met the evolving demands of the modern bar. Students studying our Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) can be confident in their abilities to perform in practice with our dedicated one-to-one advocacy training. On our Legal Practice Course (LPC) students can also experience what legal life is really like by taking part, alongside other law school students, in our Pro Bono programme working with real clients, like the Innocence Project, the National Centre for Domestic Violence and the Free Representation Unit (FRU).

Our LLM courses provide students with a deeper insight into a range of specialist areas of law, putting them a step-ahead of the rest in their chosen area of expertise. Our LLM in International Commercial Law gives you the opportunity to attend our Law and Practice forum to hear unique insights from leading lights in the legal profession. Our LLM in Public International Law has been designed with the needs of the profession at its heart as it seeks to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to work in governmental and nongovernmental agencies, commercial

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law firms, NGOs and in-house legal departments of multinational corporations with concerns about corporate responsibility at an international level.

We offer a dedicated range of careers services to support you during and after your time at The City Law School. Our Career & Skills Development Service gives students individual guidance and support for interviews, mock interviews and job searching techniques. In addition, our Training Contract Advisory Service and Pupillage Advisory Service offers more bespoke advice on your chosen career path.

As a School we ensure that we remain relevant to today’s ever evolving legal world by staying active in both the profession and legal research. The majority of our lecturers are still involved in practice and we regularly invite members of the profession into the School to talk to our students. A number of our lecturers are also leading authors and we have been recognised by the Research Assessment Examination (RAE) as producing research of world-leading quality.

With The City Law School you can be confident that you’ll be ready for practice.

Professor Carl F Stychin Dean, The City Law School

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Professor Jason Chuah

Head of Academic Law and Professor of Commercial and Maritime Law Professor Chuah with Ibilola Ademowo (LLM Public International Law, 2013) in the Law Library, which was refurbished in 2013.

Forward thinking for future lawyers The City Law School 2

The City Law School is one of London’s major law schools. Offering an impressive range of academic and professional courses, it was the first law school in London to provide courses for students and practitioners at all stages of legal education.

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Throughout our 150 year history we have been at the forefront of legal education. Our courses are designed to meet the needs of our students and the modern legal profession both today and in the future.

• We were the original provider of bar training and we developed the first BVC (now the BPTC) in 1989 • We were one of the first institutions to develop the CPE/ GDL for non-law graduates in 1976 • We were one of the first providers of legal education to offer top-up LLMs to LPC/BPTC students in 2008.

World class research

The School takes an active role in the legal profession, legal research and the wider business community.

Our lecturers are leaders in their respective fields and the impact of our academic research helps inform the development of legal education, the practice of law and the development of UK and international policy.

• We have been recognised as producing research of world leading quality by the latest Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) • Our academic staff have published many of the works used by the profession and future lawyers, including The Modern Law of Evidence by Adrian Keane and the BPTC manuals (published by Oxford University Press as the ‘bar series’) • Academic staff also regularly advise UK and international governments on policy matters relating to their specialist areas.

Resources for success

Our learning resources give you everything you need to succeed while studying and as you prepare for your future in the legal profession.

We are committed to giving each of our students a fully integrated, modern learning experience.

You will benefit from a range of learning tools and facilities designed to grow and improve your legal skills and knowledge.

• Our online learning environment, Moodle, gives you instant access to the materials and resources you need 24 hours a day, seven days a week • Our award-winning legal research portal, Lawbore also provides online access to all the legal reference material students need on demand • With over 1,000 PCs, wireless hotspots, 24 hour PC labs and two specialist law libraries, your learning needs come first at City.

Support

e offer support throughout your W course and beyond. We recognise that our students have individual needs and provide a range of specialist services to support you throughout your time with us.

As part of City University London, our students have access to personal tutor schemes, counselling and financial advice. Perhaps most importantly, we offer extensive careers support.

Top flight connections

Introduction The City Law School

Innovative courses

Our relationships with the profession and leading academics give you access to the best legal minds available today. We involve practitioners directly in the delivery and development of our courses and many of our academic staff remain active in the profession, ensuring that you leave us with the skills and knowledge relevant to today’s legal world.

• Our courses feature visiting lecturers from the academic, professional and business worlds • Our extensive legal links allow us to offer internships and other career-enhancing opportunities to many of our students • Our alumni network includes leading figures in law and international politics: - RT Hon Tony Blair QC PC - Baroness Peta Buscombe - Shami Chakrabarti CBE - Dame Linda Dobbs DBE - Mahatma Gandhi - MA Jinnah - Michael Mansfield QC - Robert Swannell - Baroness Margaret Thatcher LG OM PC FRS.

• Our Training Contracts Advisory Service and Pupillage Advisory Service give advice to both intending solicitors and barristers and support them in transitioning into the profession • T he Career & Skills Development Service offers expert one-to-one guidance on everything from career opportunities, to preparing cvs and interview technique • Our award-winning Pro Bono programme gives you the unique opportunity to work with real clients and organisations.

Projects include: - Amnesty International - The Innocence Project - The National Centre for Domestic Violence.

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Dr Carmen Draghici

Lecturer and LLB programme Deputy Course Director Dr Draghici with students in the College Common Room.

Your career With you every step of the way The City Law School is dedicated to supporting you in achieving your career goals.

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Career & Skills Development Service

City University London’s dedicated Career & Skills Development Service provides you with specialist guidance to advance your career. Career consultants can provide individual guidance and support for interviews, mock interviews and job searching.

Becoming a barrister

As the original provider of bar training, we have a long history in training the barristers of the future.

We help you to make contact with chambers, arrange mini-pupillages and gain real-life legal experience.

Throughout the year members of the Bar come in and talk directly to our students. Barristers visiting the School in the past year have amongst others included members of: • Blackstone Chambers • 6 King’s Bench Walk • 4 New Square • One Essex Court • 4 Pump Court.

Pupillage Advisory Service

Students studying the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) have access to dedicated careers support from our in-house Pupillage Advisory Service (PAS). Specialists can provide you with individual advice about building links with the profession, applying for minipupillages, completing pupillage applications, preparing for interviews (including offering mock interviews) and getting ready for pupillage.

Becoming a solicitor

We prepare aspiring solicitors for practice with one-to-one specialised careers support. We work individually with you to assist you in forming relationships with law firms, applying for internships and preparing training contract applications.

Throughout the year representatives from firms and in-house legal services visit the School to talk and give advice about the profession to our students.

Past visitors include representatives from the following firms: • Allen & Overy • Berwin Leighton Paisner • DMH Stallard • Eversheds • Leigh Day and Co • Macfarlanes LLP • Olswang LLP • Travers Smith.

Training Contract Advisory Service

Students studying on our Legal Practice Course (LPC) have exclusive access to our in-house Training Contract Advisory Service (TCAS). Specialist advisors help you to build links with the profession, gain additional work experience and complete training contract applications.

Careers outside the law

Introduction Your career

Whether you want to be a solicitor, a barrister, or to use your legal training in another profession, we have the support and links to help you reach the next step in your career.

Even for those who ultimately choose not to practise, the intellectual skills and knowledge acquired while studying for a law degree will stand you in good stead in a wide range of potential careers. The skills-base and confidence gained as undergraduate or postgraduate legal students is highly valuable to a wide range of employers and law graduates are often considered to be some of the strongest candidates in many types of employment.

Alternative career paths include: • Academic posts • EU institutions • Hedge funds • Investment advisor • Judicial assistant • Law Commission • Licensed conveyancing • Local Government • Merchant banks • Management consultancies • Military • NATO • Regulatory bodies • Trading standards • UN.

City University London Law Fair

Each year City University London holds a Law Fair, where students can speak directly with graduate recruitment advisors and representatives from leading law firms and chambers.

Exhibitors at the 2013 Fair included: • Bar Council & Inns of Court • Blackstone Chambers • Blake Lapthorn • Chambers and Partners • Co-operative Legal Services • DMH Stallard • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer • Free Representation Unit • Herbert Smith Freehills LLP • Landmark Chambers • Leigh Day • Macfarlanes LLP • Monckton Chambers • South Square • Travers Smith.

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Graduates of The City Law School have moved into employment with some of the leading national and global legal organisations. For more information on the destinations of our graduates, visit: www.city.ac.uk/law.

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Your University Be part of the bigger picture Students at The City Law School benefit from the education, leisure and sporting facilities available to all City University London students.

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As part of our commitment to academic excellence, we recently carried out a multi-million pound refit of our learning spaces, library and IT infrastructure. Many of the changes were informed by our students’ comments and they now enjoy the use of the latest facilities and equipment.

At our Gray’s Inn campus there are ten digital recording rooms and a play-back suite available for your use. The lecture theatre at Gray’s Inn has a computer-based classroom management system for a fully interactive learning experience.

IT Services

Cutting edge technologies, 24 hour IT support via telephone and widely available wireless access ensure students enjoy excellent connectivity. The IT Service Centre, open during term time from 8am to 8pm and outside term time from 8am to 6pm, provides a one-stop shop of expert help and advice, whether you are configuring your device to connect to the wireless network or purchasing print credit.

We provide over 1,000 PCs, 200 Apple Macs and 57 Linux workstations, located in accessible areas around the campus, with 24 hour access for specific areas. You can find out which machines are available at any time.

The following audio visual facilities are also available for student loan at no cost: digital video cameras, microphones, tripods, data projectors and MP3 recorders.

Student Centre

If you are considering applying to City, have been accepted on one of our courses or are a current student, our award-winning Student Centre is there to answer your questions.

From practical help with your finances, finding somewhere to live and travelling around London, to advice about your course, medical support and just about anything else, the Student Centre can help.

Students’ Union

City University London Students’ Union (CULSU) works to improve the experience of City students: • It provides independent advice on academic issues through the Union Support Service (USS) • It organises events and supports student clubs and societies, such as Raising And Giving (RAG) and student media activities, so that you can play a full part in the City community and make the most of your time here • Elected student officers represent you before the University and nationally: they ensure that your voice is heard on key student issues and lobby to make sure that you have the support you need to excel • It supports University academic representation by training and supporting student course representatives.

Sport at City

Introduction Your University

Learning environment

Sport plays an important role at City.

Whether you want to continue with a familiar sport, set new goals, try something new or join a team, the University offers a varied range of activities. We have an active sporting calendar and everyone is welcome to take part. We have an experienced team and excellent facilities to help you achieve your goals.

Our new sports centre, City Sport, will open in autumn 2014. It will provide outstanding facilities and equipment for students, staff and members of the public to enjoy.

The heart of this new building will be a Sport England standard, high competition sports hall, with spectator seating for court games. City Sport will also include a well-equipped strength and conditioning area and studios.

To find out more about CULSU, visit: www.culsu.co.uk.

Centre for Language Studies

Foreign language skills can give graduates the competitive edge in the job market. City’s Centre for Language Studies offers courses designed to develop your communication skills in foreign languages as well as cultural knowledge about how to live, work and be part of a culturally diverse global society. Language courses offered in 2013/14 included: Arabic, French, German, Mandarin and Spanish.

For more information on City University London, visit: www.city.ac.uk.

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Your learning

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At The City Law School we provide an integrated learning experience, balancing face-to-face learning with an interactive online learning environment.

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Publications

Many of the School’s academic staff have written and contributed to key texts, including: • A Practical Approach to Alternative Dispute Resolution (OUP, 2010) • A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure (OUP, 2012) • Blackstone’s Civil Practice 2013 (OUP, 2012) • Blackstone’s Criminal Practice 2013 (OUP, 2012) • Blackstone’s Guide to the Civil Justice Reforms 2013 (OUP, 2013) • Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights: A critical Introduction (OUP, 2012) • Social and Environmental Policies in EC Procurement Law: New Directives and New Directions (CUP, 2009) • The Jackson ADR Handbook (OUP, 2013) • The Modern Law of Evidence (OUP, 2012).

Library Services

Law students based at both of City’s campuses enjoy access to extensive specialist library collections. At the main University campus at Northampton Square, academic law students make use of the law library, with its wide variety of law textbooks, journals, statutes, law reports and other legal reference tools and encyclopaedias. The library at the Gray’s Inn campus houses specialist legal collections and library services dedicated to law students undertaking our LPC, BPTC and LLM courses.

Our printed collections are enhanced by a suite of online legal databases with many resource journals, law reports and legal texts available electronically for easy access off-campus.

Both libraries also have facilities to support group study and independent learning. A team of professional staff, qualified in law librarianship and trained in legal research, are available to assist you with sourcing legal materials, researching the law and answering your queries.

Lawbore

We have our own legal resource portal, Lawbore which provides you with key resources to support your study. Features include: • Extensive content from City staff, students and alumni • In-depth legal content and reference material • Legal research tools • Mooting video guides • Online tutorials • Student and professional forums.

For more information visit: www.lawbore.net.

Putting your skills into practice

We offer our students a range of opportunities throughout their course to apply their skills in a real-life environment by taking part in mooting competitions and participating in our extensive Pro Bono programme.

Mooting Mooting is one of the quickest and most effective ways for students to develop the skills they need to be successful lawyers. Mooting helps

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you to gain important legal skills, such as research and analysis, while also developing expertise in public speaking and argument.

Introduction Your learning

The education team at the School is comprised of leading legal practitioners and academic staff. All students are allocated a personal tutor upon arrival, who can offer one-to-one support and advice. Courses are delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars and this face-to-face learning is underpinned by an online environment that allows you to access lecture notes, watch podcasts and contact academic staff. This integrated approach ensures that students develop the analytical, research and self-study skills needed for future career success.

We run several annual mooting competitions where you can act as counsel to argue a point of law before a senior practising judge. Our students also regularly participate in a variety of external national and international mooting competitions.

Pro Bono Pro Bono is an integral part of life at The City Law School and participation provides the chance to practise your skills in a real-life environment.

Students interview and provide written advice to a range of clients.

The project is incredibly popular, with many clients making repeated use of the excellent service they receive – a testament to our dedicated staff and high-calibre students.

Over the past decade, our Pro Bono programme has grown to include an ever-increasing number of partnership programmes at local, national and international levels. We have partnerships with organisations including Amnesty International Letter Writing Clinic, the Free Representation Unit (FRU) and the London Innocence Project.

To learn more about the Pro Bono opportunities available at the School and our partnership programmes, visit: www.city.ac.uk/law/support.

City Enterprise Service

Some students have the opportunity to volunteer at the City Enterprise Service – a free walk-in centre offering assistance for small businesses and technology start-ups. The service is run by law students and supervised by local professionals and experienced start-up owners.

It provides advice on a range of business and legal matters.

Mooting success The City Law School students won the final of the UKLSA Mooting Competition 2012, the ESU National Mooting Competition in 2013 and the Human Rights Lawyers Association Judicial Review Mooting Competition in 2013.

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Your city Be at the heart of legal London London is a fantastic, cosmopolitan city to study in whatever your passion. Our campuses are based in the heart of London with the best restaurants, bars, shopping, music, theatre and clubs in the whole of the UK on your doorstep.

Legal London

Our location, history and links with the profession mean that The City Law School really is at the very heart of legal London. Historically the birthplace of the common law, London is the home of England’s major courts and tribunals, as well as the Inns of Court, the Law Society and the Bar Standards Board.

Restaurants, bars and shops

Our Northampton Square and Gray’s Inn campuses are only a short walk from the West End, Exmouth Market, Farringdon, Angel and Shoreditch where you can find a wide range of cafes, bars, clubs and restaurants. The neighbourhoods of Islington and Holborn are well served with supermarkets, banks and high-street stores, while small boutiques and unique independent shops abound in nearby Clerkenwell, Covent Garden and Shoreditch.

Theatre

If you have a passion for theatre, the West End offers a wide range of shows. Near Northampton Square, Sadler’s Wells, Barbican and the Almeida are some of the major centres for the arts in London.

Film

Film-lovers are only a short walk away from Islington’s Screen On The Green, one of London’s finest art-house cinemas, showing classic and alternative cinema for real movie fans. You can enjoy the latest blockbusters at the Vue Multiplex Cinema in Angel and the Odeon Cinema in Covent Garden.

Music

Many local venues – such as the O2 Academy, The Garage and Buffalo Bar – give cheap entry to students on most nights and regularly host some of the world’s top bands and musicians.

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For more information on studying in London, visit: www.studylondon.ac.uk.

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Introduction Your city

Our courses The journey begins here For graduates holding a qualifying degree in English law, it will take a minimum of six years to qualify as a solicitor and five years to qualify as a barrister.

For graduates with a non-law degree, an additional year of training will be required to qualify with a Diploma, or two years to qualify with a full LLB (Hons).

The City Law School offers courses for students and practitioners at all stages of legal education. At an undergraduate level, our LLB (Hons) provides a foundation in key areas of law. For non-law graduates wishing to convert to the legal profession, we offer the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) or the Graduate Entry LLB (Hons).

Routes to practice

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Undergraduate courses

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Law LLB (Hons) 16 Graduate courses 18 Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) 20 Graduate Entry LLB (Hons)

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Professional courses

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Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) 26 Legal Practice Course (LPC) 28 Legal Practice LLM 30

Our Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) prepare graduates for careers as barristers and solicitors respectively. Graduates of these courses may convert their course into a Masters degree by undertaking a dissertation upon completion of their course.

Finally, our Masters courses and Continuing Professional Development provision allows practitioners to develop their expertise in specialist areas and enhance their career opportunities.

Professional Legal Skills LLM 32 Taught Masters

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Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution LLM 36 Criminal Litigation LLM 38 International Business Law LLM 40 International Commercial Law LLM, EU Commercial Law LLM, International Banking Law LLM, International Competition Law LLM, Maritime Law (UK) LLM

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International Commercial Law MJur 44 Maritime Law (Greece) LLM 46 Public International Law LLM 48 Research courses

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Research at City MPhil/PhD 52

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Graduate Diploma in Law 1 year full-time

Introduction Our courses

Non-qualifying Law degree or other degree other than English Law

Qualifying degree LLB (Hons) 3 years full-time

Graduate Entry LLB (Hons) 2 years full-time

To become a solicitor

To become a barrister

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)

1 year full-time

1 year full-time/2 years part-time

Training contract

Pupillage

2 years (including Professional Skills Course)

6 months non-practising

Pupillage

Admission as a solicitor

Continuing Professional Development: • In-house courses • Public courses • Coaching • Conferences and Events

6 months practising

Further qualifications (optional):

• Legal Practice LLM • Professional Legal Skills LLM • International Commercial Law LLM • EU Commercial Law LLM • International Banking Law LLM • International Competition Law LLM • International Commercial Law MJur • Maritime Law LLM • Criminal Litigation LLM • Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution LLM • Public International Law LLM • International Business Law LLM • PhD, MPhil or LLM by Research

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Undergraduate courses “ Thanks to some fantastic support, careers advice and quality teaching, I have secured a training contract with a prominent international law firm.”

Course listing Undergraduate courses

Law LLB (Hons)

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Suneel Basson-Bhatoa

LLB 2008 – 2011 Trainee Solicitor, Latham & Watkins 2013 I moved to London from Kent in 2008 to begin my law degree at The City Law School. At City, I regularly competed in the School’s internal mooting competitions and represented the University in rugby matches. The School’s reputation stood out for me as many reputed barristers and solicitors have passed through The City Law School during their career.

The people at the School are fantastic and I made some lifelong friends during my time there. The support provided by academic staff is outstanding: my tutors and lecturers helped me find my feet quickly and apply my knowledge when discussing legal issues in tutorials. The ability to advise pragmatically and clearly is crucial in my current role in an international law firm and I feel confident in this area because of my time at City.

Studying in London is exhilarating. Networking and work experience opportunities are on your doorstep with some of the world’s top law firms and sets of chambers situated just a stone’s throw away from the lecture hall. There are many extra-curricular cultural and social activities to become involved with which makes for an enriching experience.

My time at City was unforgettable – it really is a great place to study law and the education, academic and careers support I received there helped me secure my current training contract.

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Undergraduate courses

Law

LLB (Hons) The LLB (Hons) lets students explore the foundations and specialist fields of law. Students develop their legal skills in mooting, research and debating and graduates satisfy the entry requirements of the professional stage of legal training.

UCAS code

M100 Duration

Full-time: three years.

Entry requirements

An offer generally requires 360 UCAS tariff points. These are typically gained through one of the following: A-level: AAA or AAB with one additional ‘AS’ level BTEC: DDD IB: 29 points.

Access to HE Diploma: Minimum 45 credits at level 3 Minimum 21 credits at level 3 distinction Minimum 18 credits at level 3 merit.

In addition, the following is required: GCSE: Grade C in Mathematics or Statistics and English Language (or equivalent).

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required: IELTS: 7.0 TOEFL (internet-based): 110 or above.

The LLB (Hons) provides students with the essential legal and academic skills to be successful in law. The degree gives students the knowledge and skills to go on to the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) and become a solicitor or barrister. The LLB (Hons) prepares students for future careers by equipping them with a wide range of essential transferable skills.

The City Law School offers courses at every stage of legal education and upon graduation LLB (Hons) students are guaranteed a place on our excellent LPC or LLMs (subject to meeting entry requirements). Applications from LLB (Hons) graduates for our BPTC are also strongly encouraged.*

Course content In years one and two, students study the core legal subjects, common to all undergraduate law degrees: • Constitutional and administrative law • Contract law • Criminal law • Equity and trusts • EU law • Land law • Tort.

Year one also includes the following modules: • An introduction to legal techniques • An introduction to key issues in the organisation of a legal system.

In the final year, students choose from a wide range of elective subjects, which allow for study in a specialised field and the acquisition of important professional skills. The current list of subjects includes electives rarely offered at undergraduate level: • Banking law • Canadian constitutional law • Canadian corporate law • City enterprise services • Commercial and agency law • Commercial property law • Company law • Competition law • Criminal justice • Employment law • Evidence • Family and child law • Human rights law • Immigration law • Intellectual property law • International commercial arbitration • International criminal law • International economic law • Islamic law • Justice, law and history • Legal skills • Maritime law • Media law • Public international law.

The range of elective subjects offered in any one year is subject to availability and demand.

The LLB (Hons) is delivered through traditional lectures, seminars and tutorials. Regular tutorials allow students to meet with subject tutors as part of a small group to analyse problems and discuss selected topics that have arisen during lectures.

* The Bar Standards Board does not allow providers to guarantee places on this course

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Free textbooks First year students receive free textbooks for this course. The textbooks include: • Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Human Rights: A critical introduction (Ian Loveland OUP) • Smith and Hogan’s Criminal Law (David Ormerod, OUP) • Law of Contract (Laurence Koffman and Elizabeth MacDonald, OUP) • Tort Law: Text and Materials (Mark Lunney and Ken Oliphant, OUP).

Assessment methods Students are assessed by written examinations held at the end of each module with an optional dissertation in year three. Formative assessments and mock examinations and feedback are given throughout the year to prepare for examinations.

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Students are encouraged to take advantage of every learning opportunity, for example, by working in peer support groups with fellow students, going online to review course materials or taking part in online seminars, debates or forums.

Opportunities We have established student exchange programmes with universities in Australia, France, Poland, Russia and Spain. The programmes provide the opportunity to spend half of the third year studying at one of these universities, enriching the learning experience and experiencing a new way of learning and a period of time living in a different location.

The Centre for Language Studies offers free language tuition in a range of languages for students of the University.

Career opportunities Our LLB (Hons) qualifies students to progress directly to the professional stage of their legal training - the LPC for aspiring solicitors and the BPTC for those wishing to practise at the Bar. Graduates are guaranteed a place on City’s LPC (subject to meeting entry requirements) and are strongly encouraged to apply for City’s BPTC (although the Bar Standards Board does not allow providers to guarantee places on this course).

The School recognises the importance of prompt and helpful feedback to its students. Academic staff highlight the learning outcomes at the start of each module, ensure that core skills are developed and refined as part of the course and provide students with effective feedback on individual and group assignments.

Margaret Carran

LLB, LLM, Cert. Political studies, Cert. Online Tutoring, MCIArb, Lecturer in Law Course Director Margaret joined The City Law School in 2007 after teaching and working as the Associate Dean for the Law Department at Holborn College.

She is committed to academic excellence in education and research and works to ensure that all students receive the highest quality educational experience.

Margaret’s research interests include regulatory theory, rights in property of cohabiting couples and independence and impartiality of arbitrators.

Margaret is currently undertaking her PhD funded by the Responsible Gambling Fund (UK) and she is researching children’s exposure to online gambling – attitudes, behaviour, harm prevention and educational and regulatory responses.

Discounts for postgraduate or professional study Students who choose to stay at City after the LLB (Hons) to study the LPC, BPTC or a taught LLM could save £1,500. For further details, see page 57.

The final degree classification is based on the results gained by students in the second and third years of study. Full details of the assessment framework can be found on our website www.city.ac.uk/law/llb.

Find out more

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Graduate courses

“ I believe that going to City for the GDL helped me to win minipupillages, pupillage interviews, and ultimately a pupillage.�

Course listing Graduate courses

Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) 20 Graduate Entry LLB (Hons)

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The City Law School Graduate courses Daisy Ricketts

GDL 2011/12 BPTC 2012/13 Monckton Chambers 2013 I studied Philosophy and Theology at the University of Oxford and went on to work as a civil servant in the House of Lords, before leaving to pursue a career in the law. I took the Graduate Diploma in Law at City as the first step on the road to becoming a barrister.

I chose The City Law School because it has an outstanding reputation for the GDL. City is recognised among many barristers’ chambers as providing the highest quality GDL course for those hoping to join the Bar. Sets of chambers recognise the quality and rigour of the course at City and studying at the School helped me develop the skills and experience I needed for a successful legal career.

The education experience at City was outstanding: many members of academic staff are leaders in their fields. I also received helpful career guidance – tutors are always prepared to discuss and review students’ cvs and application forms. The School organises careers events for those on the GDL. The chambers’ evenings gave me an understanding of the work and atmosphere of many sets, allowing me to write better applications. The opportunity to do a range of pro bono work helped to improve my cv and demonstrate real advocacy experience.

Studying in London provides greater opportunities to meet a broader range of practitioners and gives you easy access to courts of all levels.

After completing the GDL at City I stayed on to study for the BPTC. My pupillage at Monckton Chambers begins in October 2013.

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Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) First developed in 1977, our nationally renowned Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) was one of the first of the Common Professional Examination courses for non-law graduates wishing to start training for a career in law.

Duration

Full-time: one year.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a lower second class Honours degree in any subject or the equivalent from an international institution.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required: IELTS: 7.0 TOEFL (internet-based): 107 or above.

The GDL allows students to gain a good foundation in law and fast-track their legal career. Students benefit from the expertise of academic staff at The City Law School, as well as that of leading visiting lecturers and speakers from the legal profession.

The GDL covers the seven core foundation subjects that are prerequisites for taking the professional examinations. Throughout the year we hold regular careers events for aspiring solicitors and barristers, giving City students the chance to network with representatives from leading firms and chambers.

Our GDL course has an unrivalled reputation within the profession for the quality of its education, the analytical abilities of its students and the preparation that it provides for students seeking pupillages or training contracts.

Course content The GDL allows students to cover the core material of an undergraduate law degree, together with some postgraduate level study, in one year. We place a strong emphasis on growing analytical and research skills to ensure graduates are fully prepared for practice.

The foundation subjects studied are: • Contract law • Crime • Equity and trusts • European Union • Land law • Public law • Tort.

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In addition, the Introduction to legal ethics module, unique to City, also allows students to reflect on the ethical challenges which lawyers might face in practice and the values which characterise the profession.

Full details of the syllabus for the course can be found on our website: www.city.ac.uk/law/gdl.

The course occupies around 18 hours each week. Every week students attend a two-hour lecture in six of the seven foundation subjects (contract lectures are in an online format) and a tutorial in each subject every fortnight.

There will also be time for personal study to prepare for lectures and tutorials. Instruction in the use of legal materials and in legal research methods (including use of electronic retrieval systems) is also an integral part of the course, including The City Law School’s award-winning Lawbore (for more information on Lawbore, see page 9).

Assessment methods Formal assessment is based on written examinations held at the end of the course; formative coursework given throughout the year helps with preparation for these examinations.

Students are awarded the University’s Graduate Diploma in Law upon successful completion of coursework and examinations.

The City Law School has strong links with the profession. Throughout the year we have a variety of events hosted by solicitors and barristers which provide an opportunity to meet representatives from the profession.

Practitioners give seminars at City on a range of topics including commercial awareness, how to prepare for interviews and how to draft application forms. Partners in leading firms also deliver presentations about their areas of practice. The events are intended to provide an insight into the profession and to help students prepare successful applications.

For aspiring solicitors we also hold the Law and Practice Forum – a series of talks delivered by solicitors from international law firms. Each year, City University London holds a Law Fair, where students can speak directly with graduate recruitment advisors and representatives from leading law firms and chambers.

Graduate courses Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

Opportunities

We run an annual internal mooting competition where students can act as counsel and argue a point of law before a practising judge, and also take part in external mooting competitions. Mooting is a great way to develop important legal skills, such as research and analysis, while also gaining experience of public speaking and argument.

Career opportunities GDL graduates are qualified to progress to the professional legal skills courses: the Legal Practice Course (LPC) for solicitors and the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) for barristers. Upon graduation GDL students are guaranteed a place on our LPC (subject to meeting entry requirements). Applications for our BPTC are also strongly encouraged* and the GDL is accepted as an entry qualification for the LLMs offered by the School.

Dr David Herling

BBA, DPhil (Oxon), Barrister, Senior Lecturer in Law Course Director

For intending barristers, a series of at least fifteen chambers’ evenings take place during the earlier part of the year.

These evening events enable intending pupillage applicants to learn in detail about individual sets of chambers and to talk informally to practitioners. In past years, students have found the series invaluable for offering an insight into the thinking of chambers and how they choose their future pupils.

David lectures on Constitutional and Administrative Law, Legal Ethics and Contract Law. Since qualifying as a barrister in 1991 he has retained a particular interest in the academic and practical stages of training for the Bar. He has contributed to several leading legal journals in this country and in Israel.

As Course Director, David takes a keen interest in the development of every GDL student and encourages students and academic staff to have an open and communicative relationship throughout the duration of the course and beyond.

Find out more

law@city.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7404 5787 * The Bar Standards Board does not allow providers to guarantee places on this course.

www.city.ac.uk/law

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Graduate Entry LLB (Hons)

The Graduate Entry LLB (Hons) allows non-law graduates to achieve an LLB law degree in two years, rather than the usual three.

Duration

Full-time: two years.

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a lower second class Honours degree in any subject or the equivalent from an international institution.

For applicants who have studied for their degree in North America, we usually require a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required: IELTS: 7.0 TOEFL (internet-based): 107 or above.

Students have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the core legal subjects, as well as learning about specialist areas of law. Additional options include participation in mooting competitions to further strengthen legal and debating skills.

Successful completion of this course qualifies graduates to progress to one of the two professional courses all UK lawyers are required to take: the Legal Practice Course (LPC) for solicitors and the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) for barristers.

Course content In year one students study four of the seven core foundation subjects that are usually covered in an undergraduate law degree. In year two the remaining three core subjects are covered and students have the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of particular areas of law by choosing three elective subjects.

Year one: • Constitutional and administrative law • Contract law • Criminal law • English legal system • Tort law.

Year two core modules: • Equity and trusts • EU law • Land law.

Year two elective modules: • Banking law • Canadian constitutional law • Canadian corporate law • City enterprise services • Commercial and agency law • Commercial property law

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• Company law • Competition law • Constitutional and administrative law • Criminal justice • Employment law • Evidence • Family and child law • Human rights law • Immigration law • Intellectual property law • International commercial arbitration • International criminal law • International economic law • Islamic law • Justice, law and history • Legal skills • Maritime law • Media law • Public international law.

Students may choose to complete a dissertation in place of one of these electives. The range of elective subjects offered in any one year is subject to availability and demand.

Full details of the syllabus for the course can be found on our website: www.city.ac.uk/law/ge-llb.

The course is delivered through lectures and tutorials, which occupy around ten hours each week. Instruction in the use of legal materials, legal writing, mooting and legal research (including use of electronic retrieval systems) is an integral part of the course.

First year students receive free textbooks for this course.

The textbooks include: • Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Human Rights: A critical introduction (Ian Loveland OUP) • Smith and Hogan’s Criminal Law (David Ormerod, OUP) • Law of Contract (Laurence Koffman and Elizabeth MacDonald, OUP) • Tort Law: Text and Materials (Mark Lunney and Ken Oliphant, OUP).

Assessment methods The predominant method of assessment is by written examination but some core modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and examination.

Opportunities The City Law School has strong links with the profession. Throughout the year we have a variety of events hosted by solicitors and barristers which provide an opportunity to meet representatives from the profession.

For aspiring solicitors, we also hold the Law and Practice Forum – a series of talks delivered by solicitors from international law firms. Each year, City University London holds a Law Fair, where students can speak directly with graduate recruitment advisors and representatives from leading law firms and chambers.

Graduate courses Graduate Entry LLB (Hons)

Free textbooks

For intending barristers, a series of at least fifteen chambers’ evenings take place during the earlier part of the year.

These evening events enable intending pupillage applicants to learn in detail about individual sets of chambers and to talk informally to practitioners. In past years, students have found the series invaluable for offering an insight into the thinking of chambers and how they choose their future pupils.

We run an annual internal mooting competition where students can act as counsel and argue a point of law before a practising judge, and also take part in external mooting competitions. Mooting is a great way to develop important legal skills, such as research and analysis, while also gaining experience of public speaking and argument.

Career opportunities Successful completion of this course qualifies students to progress to the professional legal skills courses: the Legal Practice Course (LPC) for solicitors or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) for barristers.

Graduate Entry LLB (Hons) graduates are guaranteed a place on our LPC or LLMs (subject to meeting entry requirements). Applications from GE LLB (Hons) graduates for our BPTC are also strongly encouraged.*

Simon Goulding

BA, LLM, Barrister, Senior Lecturer in Law Course Director Simon joined The City Law School in 2004 after teaching previously at the Norwich Law School at the University of East Anglia (UEA). As Course Director of the Graduate Entry LLB, Simon has created a vibrant and productive environment for study.

He encourages students to think freely and question what they are learning in order to really make the course their own.

Simon’s research interests include Corporate Governance, Company Law and Land Law, especially Anglo-American Comparative Property Law.

The City Scholars Moot 2012 was an all Graduate Entry LLB final with students from the course facing this year’s competition judge, Lady Hale, in the Supreme Court.

Discounts for postgraduate or professional study Students who choose to stay at City after the Graduate Entry LLB to study the LPC, BPTC or a taught LLM could save £1,500. For further details, see page 57.

Find out more

law@city.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7404 5787 * The Bar Standards Board does not allow providers to guarantee places on this course.

www.city.ac.uk/law

www.city.ac.uk/law/ge-llb

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Professional courses

“ The School provided me with the resources and opportunities I needed to tick the extra boxes on pupillage application forms.�

Course listing Professional courses

Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)

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Legal Practice Course (LPC)

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Legal Practice LLM

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Professional Legal Skills LLM

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The City Law School Professional courses Richard Padley

Bar Professional Training Course 2010/11 5 Paper Buildings 2013 I came to London in 2005 to study law at LSE, before undertaking a Masters at UCL. I spent a year at the Ministry of Justice as a policy advisor and six months as a criminal paralegal in a high street firm, before coming to The City Law School to undertake the Bar Professional Training Course.

It was important to me to select a law school that allowed me the greatest opportunities to develop my practical skills: The City Law School fulfilled this criteria. It provided me with exposure to a broad range of legal experiences, including pro bono activities, pupillage application assistance and additional advocacy activities.

The School has an excellent range of resources and facilities, which helped me to develop the practical skills I use today. The advocacy training suites helped me to learn to practice on my feet. The pro bono opportunities at the School allowed me to grow my professional skills base.

All of this provided me with the resources and opportunities I needed to tick the extra boxes on my pupillage application forms, and develop the skills required of a barrister.

Hearing about developments in the legal world in the media is one thing, having the exposure to those that are personally making those developments is a different matter altogether – London allows this.

My pupillage at 5 Paper Buildings begins towards the end of 2013: my professional ambition is to develop a broad criminal practice with a particular focus on fraud matters.

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Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) Our well-established and world-renowned barrister training is designed to meet every demand of the modern Bar and provides our students with case analysis, advisory and courtroom skills.

Duration

Full-time: one year.

Part-time: two years.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have completed the academic stage of training, which consists of either a qualifying law degree or non-law degree followed by a law conversion course, such as the Graduate Diploma in Law or the Graduate Entry LLB. In both cases a lower second class Honours degree is required.

In addition, applicants are required to pass the Bar Course Aptitude Test (BCAT) before an offer of a place on the course can be confirmed. BCAT test centres are located around the world and administered by the Bar Standards Board. For further information, please visit: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required: IELTS: A minimum of 7.5 in each sub-test TOEFL (internet-based): A minimum score of 28 in each part of the test Pearson Test of English: A minimum score of 73 in each part of the test.

BPTC conversion to an LLM in Professional Legal Skills Students who take the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Skills with The City Law School get the opportunity to convert it to a full LLM by undertaking a dissertation that can be completed within six months or a year of the course. See page 32. www.city.ac.uk/law/llm-bptc

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Our BPTC puts an emphasis on skillsbased training and advocacy. To give students the best possible chance of entering the Bar, our specialised Pupillage Advisory Service offers advice on cvs, applications and mock interviews.

On successful completion of the course students will receive the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Skills, which is required to be called to the Bar.

Course content The BPTC consists of several core subjects to develop the relevant legal skills and knowledge that all newly qualified barristers need, together with a range of option subjects available for students to develop their knowledge of particular areas.

Core subjects: • Alternative dispute resolution • Case preparation and analysis • Civil advocacy • Civil litigation, civil evidence and remedies • Conference skills • Criminal advocacy • Criminal litigation, sentencing and criminal evidence • Drafting skills • Legal research • Opinion writing skills • Professional ethics.

Other important areas covered within the context of the main subjects: • Costs • Human rights • Risk analysis.

Full details of the syllabus for the course, including a list of option subjects, can be found on our website: www.city.ac.uk/law/bptc.

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Course structure The BPTC has been developed in consultation with practitioners to ensure that it meets the needs of the modern day Bar. Students use sets of papers, which develop over a number of weeks in the same way as real cases progress through the court system.

Advocacy is a key subject on the BPTC. Advocacy training follows the system used in the training of pupils and junior barristers by the Inns’ Advocacy Training Committee (ATC).

The BPTC is led and delivered by experts who bring their experience and specialist knowledge to the course. Our academic staff sit, or have sat, in a part-time judicial capacity and maintain door tenancies.

On enrolment, students receive a complete set of materials that reflect the work during the early years of practice, including manuals and relevant practitioner texts.

Professional conduct and ethics are also central to all learning on the course, with the courses focusing on helping students to: • Become an independent, innovative and confident lawyer • Improve their ability to use argument and persuasion in oral and written forms • Develop high standards of client service and care.

Feedback Feedback is provided throughout the year and is central to the course and the development of legal skills and students’ own professional (and personal) development.

Full-time • Three days teaching in a standard week (typically 12–14 hours class contact time) • Two days for preparation, professional development and research • A recommended 20 or more hours of private study and preparation work.

Part-time • Two evenings per week, starting at 6pm and lasting up to three hours • Assessment days • At least ten hours of private study a week during term time.

The part-time course begins in September 2014 and ends in May 2016.

Professional courses Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)

Timetable

Individual professional development students are also encouraged to participate in ‘live client’ work through the Pro Bono programme. This includes the opportunity to work with the National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV), FRU (Free Representation Unit) and the Innocence Project.

We often invite high-profile speakers and hold optional evening practitioner sessions.

Career opportunities Graduates of the BPTC have a strong record of gaining pupillage. Our dedicated Pupillage Advisory Service gives expert support to students seeking to enter the Bar and guidance on how to get a mini-pupillage, pupillage application and interviews.

Assessment methods Students will be assessed with eight skills assessments, written and oral, based on realistic cases and a combination of ‘unseen’ and ‘take away’ papers. They will also sit four multiple choice/short answer question tests.

Marcus Soanes

Bar Professional Training Course, BA, MA, Barrister Course Director (part-time route) Marcus is a barrister with extensive experience of vocational legal training. He holds a Masters in Online and Distance Learning, which he gained through part-time study based on teaching the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC). He has experience of practice in both the Magistrates’ Courts and Crown Courts. He teaches advocacy, case preparation, commercial law and opinion writing.

Marcus creates a stimulating environment for his students to study in to ensure that they get the most out of the course. He supports each of his students in achieving their personal career goals upon completion of the part-time BPTC.

Professor Stuart Sime

Bar Professional Training Course, LLB, Barrister Course Director (full-time route) Stuart was called to the Bar in 1983 and is a former tenant at 169 Temple Chambers with extensive experience in civil and commercial work and in teaching legal professional skills.

Opportunities

He is an Editor and Co-author of Blackstone’s Civil Practice, the Author of A Practical Approach to Civil Procedure and Co-Author of A Practical Approach to ADR, and contributes to a number of Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) manuals and practitioner texts.

Careers advisors at the University’s Career & Skills Development Service assist students with their career development. There is a wide range of career-focused support, including: • Pupillage Advisory Service • Pupillage workshops • One-to-one consultations, cv advice and interviewing techniques • Guidance on alternative careers.

He teaches civil litigation, arbitration, company and commercial law on the BPTC. He is also a door tenant at 13KBW.

Find out more

law@city.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7404 5787 www.city.ac.uk/law/bptc

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Legal Practice Course (LPC) Our Legal Practice Course (LPC) has been designed to ensure that our students are prepared for the evolving demands of the modern legal profession.

Duration

Full-time: one year.

Entry requirements

Applicants should have completed the academic stage of training, which consists of either a qualifying law degree or non-law degree followed by a law conversion course such as the Graduate Diploma in Law or the Graduate Entry LLB. In both cases a lower second class Honours degree is required.

Before enrolling on the course, all students must meet Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) requirements for evidence of completion of the academic stage of legal training, and become SRA student members.

Accreditation of prior learning (BVC & BPTC graduates)

On successful completion of the Bar Vocational Course (BVC) or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) no earlier than 5 years before enrolment on the LPC, students should apply for the LPC via the Central Applications Board, mentioning that they will be applying for APL in their application.

Offered in the heart of the legal profession at our campus in Gray’s Inn, Holborn, the City LPC helps students to master the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful solicitor.

Students can also develop their interest in a particular specialist area of law by choosing from a range of electives.

On successful completion of the course students are awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. The LPC is a Masters level course and can be converted into an LLM in Legal Practice by writing an additional dissertation.

For more information, see page 30.

Course content Developed in consultation with practitioners, the Legal Practice Course is comprised of two stages. Stage one gives students the key skills and knowledge needed to go on to be a trainee solicitor and stage two allows students to enhance the knowledge in three particular specialist areas of law.

Stage one Core practice areas: • Business law and practice • Civil and criminal litigation • Property law and practice • Professional conduct and Regulation (including solicitors’ accounts) • Taxation • Wills and administration of estates.

Skills subjects: • Advocacy • Interviewing and advising • Legal drafting • Legal writing • Practical legal research.

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Stage two Students can choose three electives from the following list: • Advanced civil litigation • Commercial dispute resolution • Commercial law and practice • Employment law and practice • Equity finance • Family law and practice • Media law • Mergers and acquisitions • Private client.

In addition to the core knowledge and legal subjects, we focus on professional behaviour and commercial awareness.

Full details of the syllabus for the course can be found on our website: www.city.ac.uk/law/lpc.

The course closely replicates the demands and disciplines of practice through realistic and engaging scenarios.

Course structure Our stage one and stage two timetables consist of: • Four days teaching each week (up to around 16 hours class contact time) • One day for preparation, professional development and research each week • 20 or more hours of private study and preparation work each week.

Students have the choice of attending in either the morning or the afternoon.

On enrolment, students receive a complete set of materials that reflect the work during the early years of practice, including manuals and relevant practitioner texts for the relevant stage.

Feedback Feedback is provided throughout the year and is central to the course and the development of legal skills and students’ own professional (and personal) development.

Assessment methods All assessments are open book, which means students can take textbooks and notes into the examination room.

They are based on realistic exercises that reproduce the demands of practice and reflect course material.

Tutor feedback is available for all assessments. Full details of the assessment framework can be found on our website: www.city.ac.uk/law/lpc.

Professional courses Legal Practice Course (LPC)

Modules are delivered in large group sessions, workshops with up to a maximum of 16 students and skills sessions with up to a maximum of eight students.

Opportunities Students are encouraged to participate in the client interviewing, mediation and cross-course mooting competitions in order to build confidence and hone their professional skills. The course also benefits from a close relationship with Cass Business School, which enables us to offer students exclusive lectures on business-related subjects and commercial issues.

Career opportunities We place a strong emphasis on the individual professional development of our students and offer opportunities to participate in ‘live client’ work through The City Law School Pro Bono programme.

Training contract and careers advice is available to students from the moment they accept their offer at the School. Careers tutors assist students throughout the course with applications, obtaining work experience, enhancing cvs and interview preparation.

Once students have successfully completed all elements of stages one and two within the five-year time frame, they are eligible to take up a training contract or enter work-based learning.

David Amos Solicitor

David joined The City Law School in June 2013. Previously, he has held management positions on the LPC at three other universities: Leeds Metropolitan, Manchester Metropolitan and Westminster, where he was the Head of Vocational Legal Studies.

David is a Solicitors Regulation Authority appointed external examiner and a member of the Authorisation and Validation panel for the LPC, the accreditation panel for the Law Society of Scotland and a Council member for the Central Applications Board.

David is committed to providing a stimulating experience for his students and working towards their successful progress to employment.

Exclusive Loyalty Discount For students staying at City after LPC to study a taught LLM, a saving of £1,500 may be available. For further details, see page 57.

Find out more

law@city.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7404 5787 www.city.ac.uk/law/lpc

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Legal Practice

LLM (LPC conversion to an LLM) Students undertaking the Legal Practice Course (LPC) can convert into LLM in Professional Legal Practice.

Duration

Part-time: distance learning.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have registered to take the full LPC at The City Law School within the last five years. It is not possible to apply for the LLM conversion before registering for the LPC, but we provide places for all students who make dissertation proposals of sufficient quality.

There are two application rounds each year, one between October and December and another in February.

The LLM in Legal Practice at The City Law School helps students develop the knowledge and skills acquired during the LPC. Students benefit from ongoing one-to-one specialist support and supervision while they explore a chosen specialist area of law with practitioners in that field. The LLM in Legal Practice lets students enhance long-term career prospects and gives a competitive advantage in a crowded recruitment market.

This LLM satisfies all the requirements of a traditional LLM, but has a primary focus on practice.

Undertaking this LLM can be linked to practice by underlining commitment to a particular area, or it can be used more generally to strengthen and improve students’ employability prospects.

Course content Students are asked to put forward a written proposal for their dissertation.

This is an opportunity to undertake research in an area of choice related to legal practice, procedure or legal skills and is required to demonstrate originality. The choice is wide but could include: • An in-depth examination of a particular area of procedure, or evidential requirements and tactics • A critical consideration of an aspect of practice in a specialist area, such as the use of alternative dispute resolution options in commercial cases • An analysis of how a particular skill is developed and applied in legal practice, such as techniques in questioning a client or witness • A topic linked to students’ work experience or Pro Bono work.

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In previous years, students have worked on a broad range of topics including the implications of European free movement, cultural attitudes to domestic violence and alternative dispute resolution in commercial cases and pre-nuptial agreements in England.

The modules already completed on the LPC provide the taught element of the course. To complete the dissertation, students work independently, using practitioner sources and applying law at an advanced level to solve problems, with an awareness of current practice issues.

Course structure Students are allocated a supervisor who provides them with one-to-one guidance throughout the dissertation process. The supervision meetings are flexible to meet the needs of students and can be undertaken remotely via email or telephone.

Students undertaking dissertations also receive: • One-to-one structured supervision • Face-to-face and web-based guidance on research, planning and writing a dissertation • Support for small-scale empirical research • Research classes run by the library • Continued full access to all facilities at The City Law School and City University London, including library services, IT support and careers advice services.

Professional courses Legal Practice LLM

Assessment methods Students research, write and submit a dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words.

This is a highly flexible course and the dissertation can be completed within the same academic year as LPC or part-time over about 18 months.

Opportunities

We hold regular careers events with guest speakers from the profession where there will be additional opportunities for networking and career development.

Career opportunities The course has been developed specifically to assist students in achieving their career aspirations.

Students who have a training contract can use work on their dissertation to show their commitment to an area of practice. Students seeking a training contract or going into other areas of legal work can use the dissertation to strengthen their cv.

Amanda Fancourt

LLB (European), Solicitor, Senior Lecturer in Law Course Director Amanda joined City in March 2008 as a Senior Lecturer and became the Course Director of the LLM in Legal Practice in December 2012.

She specialises in Business Law and Practice, Solicitors Accounts, Drafting, Equity Finance, and on the LLB, English Legal System. Previously, Amanda practised as a solicitor before joining the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice where she taught on the LPC for one year. She was also a Vocational Education Developer at UKCLE, and has been an LPC external examiner at BPP and the University of the West of England.

She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Association of Law Teachers. Amanda endeavours to ensure that all of her students reach their full potential to go on to be successful in their professional legal career.

Find out more

law@city.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7404 5787 www.city.ac.uk/courses/ postgraduate/legal-practice

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Professional Legal Skills LLM (BPTC conversion to an LLM)

Students undertaking the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) can convert their BPTC into an LLM in Professional Legal Skills.

Duration

Full-time or part-time: one year.

Entry requirements

Applicants must have registered to take the BPTC at The City Law School within the last five years. It is not possible to apply for the LLM conversion before registering for BPTC, but we provide places for all students who make dissertation proposals of sufficient quality.

There are two application rounds each year, one between October and December and another in February.

The BPTC is delivered at Masters level, which allows students to gain an LLM by completing a dissertation after the BPTC. This LLM satisfies all the requirements of a traditional LLM but has a primary focus on practice.

In addition to the taught classes on the BPTC, the LLM gives students the chance to focus on an area of professional legal practice of choice, while strengthening the knowledge and understanding of legal professional practice. This can be linked to pupillage to underline a commitment to a particular area, or can be used more generally to improve employability.

Course content Students are asked to put forward a proposal for their dissertation.

It needs to be based in an area of legal practice, procedure, or skill, but the wide choice of possibilities could include: • An in-depth examination of a particular area of procedure, such as financing litigation or using interim applications strategically • A critical consideration of an aspect of practice in a specialist area, such as the use of alternative dispute resolution options in commercial cases • An analysis of how a particular skill is developed and applied in legal practice, such as techniques in questioning a client or a witness • A topic linked to work experience or Pro Bono work.

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Course structure The modules completed on the BPTC provide the taught element of the course. To complete their dissertation, students need to work independently, use practitioner and academic sources and apply law at an advanced level to solve problems while developing an awareness of current practice issues. In support of the dissertation work, we provide: • One-to-one structured supervision • Web-based guidance on research, planning and writing a dissertation • Support for small-scale empirical research • Access to all facilities at The City Law School and City University London, including library services, IT support and careers advice services.

Assessment methods Students need to research, write and submit a dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words. This is a flexible course and the dissertation can be completed over a period of up to a year.

Professional courses Professional Legal Skills LLM

Opportunities Students have access to all the facilities and support services the School and University has to offer, including: two modern law libraries, a dedicated careers service and an extensive IT service.

Students on our LLM programmes have opportunities to meet socially, to network, and to attend relevant guest lectures.

Career opportunities This course has been developed specifically to assist students in achieving their career aspirations.

Students who have pupillage can use work on their dissertation to show their commitment to an area of practice. Students seeking pupillage or going into other areas of legal work can use the dissertation to deepen their knowledge of their chosen field and to strengthen their cv.

Professor Nigel Duncan Hon FSALS, FHEA Course Director

Nigel is Professor of Legal Education and teaches on the BPTC and LLM programmes.

He is Editor and Co-author of Employment Law in Practice and Opinion Writing and Case Preparation (OUP), Co-author of Clinical Legal Education (Blackstone) and Editor of the academic journal: The Law Teacher.

His own research covers legal ethics and professional responses to corruption. He is Convenor of Teaching Legal Ethics UK and Initiator of the International Forum on Teaching Legal Ethics and Professionalism.

He has developed supportive systems designed to assist students in developing their own research projects and to write their findings up into high quality dissertations.

Find out more

law@city.ac.uk +44 (0) 20 7040 3309 www.city.ac.uk/law/courses/professional

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Taught Masters

“ I was involved in the Innocence Project: this experience has really boosted my cv.”

Course listing Taught Masters

Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution LLM

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Criminal Litigation LLM

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International Business Law LLM

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International Commercial Law LLM 42 EU Commercial Law LLM, International Banking Law LLM, International Competition Law LLM, Maritime Law (UK) LLM

International Commercial Law MJur

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Maritime Law (Greece) LLM 46 Public International Law LLM 48

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The City Law School Taught Masters Victoria Gosling

LLM Criminal Litigation 2011/12 Bar Professional Training Course 2012/13 After graduating I came to The City Law School to help further my career to be a barrister by studying the LLM in Criminal Litigation.

The LLM Criminal Litigation course was very appealing as I enjoy every aspect of criminal law and one day hope to become a criminal barrister.

This LLM included the four core subjects I wanted to focus on and I also developed my understanding of the theories behind practising as a barrister.

The academic staff at City have been incredible.

Each of the lecturers has been able to help me with any request and queries that I have had and they have made me feel very welcome. Before I came to The City Law School my cv looked very bare, with hardly any legal work experience, but with the help of the Pro Bono programme at the School, my cv has developed enormously.

I love the location of The City Law School: every day as I walk to class I pass barristers’ chambers and practising barristers – it helps me to believe that it is possible to become a barrister. I started The City Law School’s Bar Professional Training Course in September 2012.

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Taught Masters

Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution LLM

This LLM is an innovative course that combines the knowledge and principles of civil litigation and dispute resolution and law in everyday practice.

Duration

Full-time: one year.

Part-time: two years.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold an upper second class Honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution. However, credit is given for an appropriate professional qualification and/or relevant work experience.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the following qualification is required: IELTS: 7 with a minimum of 6 in each area (we do not accept TOEFL).

The LLM in Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution gives students a valuable opportunity to gain knowledge, understanding and skills that will help them to build a career in civil legal professional practice.

The course is based on developing a sound understanding of litigation, arbitration and mediation in the UK and internationally. There is a focus on current issues and how to use rules and case law in a strategic way.

Looking at different dispute resolution options side by side helps to provide a fuller understanding and all modules include opportunities to focus on areas of particular personal interest.

The course attracts a range of students from different jurisdictions, many with legal professional qualifications.

It is quite possible to join the course without such qualifications, but most students have at least some experience of practice, for example, through a placement. This helps to make seminar discussion lively and interesting. There is an alumni group to support on-going networking.

Academic staff at The City Law School are leading authors in the field of civil litigation, arbitration and mediation.

There are opportunities to attend guest seminars and other events both at City and with other relevant bodies, such as the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.

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Course content This course provides a thorough and practical knowledge of the processes of civil trial, arbitration and mediation. Students gain an understanding of matters such as funding, collection of evidence, use of expert evidence, how to conduct a case in a mediation, current issues in arbitration and developments in online dispute resolution. Seminars set out to ensure understanding of all areas, but also include a focus on current topics and reference to realistic case papers. While litigation focuses on the law in the UK, international options for arbitration and mediation are fully covered.

The four taught modules can be taken full-time over one year, or part-time over two years. Although there is not a choice of modules, all modules and assessment are designed to include significant opportunities for each student to focus on areas of personal interest. The modules focus on: • Litigation and preparation for trial • Dispute resolution options • Mediation and negotiation • Arbitration.

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Course structure Each module builds knowledge and moves through the stages of significant civil cases examining litigation, arbitration and mediation processes.

Students attend two-hour seminars that focus on the discussion of issues and current topics and consider realistic litigation, mediation and arbitration case papers. Online work with assigned reading materials and tasks also help students to develop their understanding in the field.

Assessment methods Each module is assessed by one 6,000 word paper or a practical skills performance. In addition, students must complete a 15,000–20,000 word dissertation in a topic related to any of the four modules, choosing an area of personal interest that will best support their developing career.

Susan Blake

LLB, LLM (Cantab), Barrister, Associate Dean for Education Course Director Following several years in practice at the Bar, Susan made her career developing legal professional skills training. She was a member of the team that developed the original Bar Vocational Course for the former Inns of Court School of Law (now The City Law School). She now leads courses on the BPTC and is accredited by the Inns Advocacy Training Committee as an Advocacy Trainer.

Career opportunities The primary purpose of this course is to assist those who wish to build effective careers in managing and conducting civil cases, whether through litigation, arbitration, negotiation or mediation.

With so much competition for those seeking to enter and develop a career in the legal profession, this LLM is designed to provide a depth of understanding and a range of skills that will set graduates apart as they develop their careers.

As Course Director of the LLM in Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Susan’s main aim is to provide an innovative and practice-focused course that will provide each student with a strong base for entering and building a career in civil litigation and dispute management, with a focus on current knowledge and skills.

Susan is the Author of A Practical Approach to Effective Litigation (2009) and a Co-author of A Practical Approach to Alternative Dispute Resolution (2012) and The Jackson ADR Handbook (2013), all published by Oxford University Press.

Find out more

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Taught Masters

Criminal Litigation LLM

The first postgraduate degree course in the UK to be devoted exclusively to criminal litigation, this course allows students to examine important areas of the field in depth.

Duration

Full-time: one year.

Part-time: two, three or four years.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold an upper second class Honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution. However, credit is given for an appropriate professional qualification and/or relevant work experience.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the following qualification is required: IELTS: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6 in each area TOEFL (internet-based): 107 or above.

The course concentrates on the principles that lie behind the criminal justice system and the need to place those principles in a critical and comparative context. It has been designed to allow students to examine important areas of criminal litigation in greater depth than is usually possible either at undergraduate level or on a professional training course.

The course appeals to practitioners in the field of criminal justice, particularly solicitors, barristers, CPS employees and police officers. Lawyers at the start of their career have found this course helps them to build their knowledge and expertise in a specialist area.

Past students have also included lawyers on a career break and those seeking judicial appointment wishing to broaden their knowledge and raise their practical awareness. Many students have taken this LLM as an in-depth transition from their LLB or BA courses prior to studying for the BPTC or LPC.

Course content The course is delivered at our Gray’s Inn campus alongside our Bar Professional Training Course and Legal Practice Course. Students learn from a team of experts with considerable experience of professional education for lawyers and many years in practice. This unique mix of practice and educational experience is fully utilised on the LLM course.

Modules include: • Criminal advocacy • Criminal procedure • Criminal evidence • Sentencing.

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Students also choose from a range of elective modules: • International criminal law: procedure and evidence • The Court of Appeal: practice and procedure • Psychology and evidence • Children and vulnerable witnesses.

A dissertation of 15,000–20,000 words on a topic that falls within one or more of the module areas is also required.

For further information about the modules available in 2014/15, please visit: www.city.ac.uk/law/criminal.

Assessment methods Modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and practice-focused projects. A prize is awarded to the student achieving the highest aggregate marks in the taught modules each year.

Upon successfully completing the modules and a dissertation, students are awarded the Masters degree in Criminal Litigation. Alternatively, a Postgraduate Certificate (upon successfully completing half of the taught modules) or the Postgraduate Diploma (completing all of the taught modules but no dissertation) can be awarded.

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Opportunities The City Law School often hosts talks by experts in forensic science and medicine. Students are encouraged to attend these talks whenever possible.

Other speakers, who are leaders in their fields of practice, are invited in to share their knowledge and expertise.

For one advocacy assessment, students also spend several days observing a trial in court and writing a trial book, critically analysing the trial.

Career opportunities

Robert McPeake

BA, LLM (London), Barrister, Principal Lecturer Course Director

Upon graduating from the course, students have a substantial understanding of the fundamentals of criminal litigation, together with enhanced analytical abilities.

These attributes enable students to make a substantial contribution to developing the criminal justice system.

Graduates have often reported that the course has helped them to advance in their careers through gaining a promotion, changing careers or through professional progression.

Robert leads the LLM in Criminal Litigation and leads courses on the BPTC. He has a particular research interest in the use of stories as persuasive tools.

Robert practised as a Barrister for five years in Middle Temple and contributes to Bar training manuals including advocacy skills, criminal litigation and sentencing and evidence. He also writes on evidence for the All England Law Reports Annual Review.

He is an external examiner and is accredited by the Inns of Court Advocacy Training Committee as an Advocacy Trainer and has trained advocates in the UK and abroad.

Robert takes a keen interest in the development of his students and in helping them to achieve their individual career goals on the LLM.

CPD Accredited The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has approved the course for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for solicitors.

Further details about CPD accreditation may be obtained from the SRA, visit: www.sra.org.uk.

Find out more

law@city.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7040 3309 www.city.ac.uk/law/criminal

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Taught Masters

International Business Law LLM

Taught via distance learning, the LLM in International Business Law is designed to develop a broader and more in-depth knowledge of the legal rules which impact international business today.

Duration

Part-time: distance learning.

Entry requirements

This is a new course and it will run subject to University approval. Please visit www.city.ac.uk/law prior to applying for updated information.

The distance learning LLM in International Business Law is designed to provide students with specialist knowledge of key areas of law relevant to international business. The course enhances professional skills and the ability to locate, interpret, analyse and criticise the laws, rules, policies and practices that are essential to the functioning of international business.

The course gives students the freedom to study in their own working environment and at their individual pace. A range of technology-enhanced learning environments are used and students have access to the University’s extensive range of legal databases, including e-journals and e-books.

Specialist legal knowledge is vital to succeeding in this competitive sector and this LLM will improve graduates’ commercial awareness of the law.

Applicants to the course are likely to be recent graduates seeking to improve career prospects in international business and law or professionals working in international business, finance or international business law seeking to develop their expertise.

Course content The course equips students with transferable legal and research skills to enhance career prospects as an international business professional or legal practitioner.

The course covers all aspects of international law, including: • International banking/finance law • International business transactions • International commercial arbitration • International corporate law • International energy law • Intellectual property law • International sales law

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• IT and e-commerce law • W TO law. odules are offered subject to M availability and demand and include: • Dispute resolution in international commerce • E-commerce law • Foundations of law in international business • Law of international trade • Regulation of information technology and intellectual property • The multinational and corporate law • WTO law.

Course structure This course is delivered via distance learning and provides interactive learning opportunities combining a range of learning technologies, including City University London’s virtual learning environment (VLE).

Key forms of delivery include: • VLE: Moodle • Module learning packs: highquality materials written by the School’s academic staff and available online • Online learning objects: interactive multimedia content with flexible access to course content • Virtual classroom environment (Adobe Connect) • Academic support: asynchronous question and answer forums, two office hours per week for course assistance, email correspondence with prompt response, synchronous one-onone ‘chats’ with e-tutor via Skype by appointment

• Lawbore (lawbore.net) • Academic writing and learning software.

Though the course is structured around self-directed study, there is an emphasis on interactive engagement, with learning activities using discussion forums and chat rooms to help students to discuss and extend learning while working collaboratively with other colleagues. Each module is facilitated by an e-tutor who will offer technical and academic support, helping students learn from course material, assignments and wider literature. Distance learning students get the extra benefit of a virtual tutorial and are able to contact their e-tutor at any time by email and discussion board. Skype and phone access is also available. Students also get weekly feedback on work submitted unlike conventional students.

Students are assessed primarily by coursework and a research project and receive feedback on their work on a weekly basis. Participation in taught modules is mandatory and will comprise 10 per cent of the final mark.

Each module requires approximately 300 hours of study. This is devoted to online activity, preparation for activities, reading and assessment.

Students are normally required to spend between 25 and 30 hours a week on each module, comprised mainly of self-directed and online hours.

Students require good internet access and will be provided with a University email account and secure access to the virtual learning environment. Students are expected to submit work regularly online and engage in online activities.

There are additional learning support materials available, such as: • Online English Resource (lawenglish.net)

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• Student support: IT support from the University’s 24-hour helpdesk • Online access to our extensive library resource database.

Assessment methods

The assessment of the taught modules will be by coursework only (usually 5,000 words) and students are offered a range of assessment titles in each subject.

Students are required to submit a 10,000 word research project. This will be supervised by members of the School’s academic staff and visiting lecturers and will allow students to demonstrate competence in research and capacity for original thought.

Opportunities Students are invited to attend The City Law School’s extensive lecture programme. Throughout the year there are also numerous networking opportunities either via the VLE or face-to-face.

Career opportunities Students graduate from this LLM with specialist knowledge in key areas of law from an international business perspective and transferable skills essential to understanding and succeeding in the world of international business law.

Dr Steven Truxal

LLM International Business Law, BA (George Washington), LLM, PhD (Wmin), PGCE, FHEA, Lecturer in Law Course Director Steven joined The City Law School in 2012 and leads courses in Commercial Law and Contract Law. He was previously Dean of Studies and Visiting Professor of English Law at the Centre for British Studies, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Germany).

Steven studied for a BA at the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University with International Law and Economics as concentrations. Steven completed an LLM in International Commercial Law and PhD in Aviation Law at the University of Westminster.

Steven’s principal areas of research are Commercial Law and Competition Law.

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Taught Masters

International Commercial Law LLM

EU Commercial Law LLM, International Banking Law LLM, International Competition Law LLM, Maritime Law (UK) LLM The LLM in International Commercial Law is a flexible Masters course that enables students to develop a full understanding of international commercial law through scholarship, extensive practitioner contact and real-world insights.

Duration

Full-time: one year.

Part-time: two, three or four years.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold an upper second class Honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in the humanities or a related field. However, credit is given for an appropriate professional qualification and/or relevant work experience.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the following qualification is required: IELTS: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6 in each area TOEFL (internet-based): 107 or above.

This degree is provided at our Gray’s Inn campus in the heart of the legal community by high profile professionals from around the world.

Course content There are three programme options for the LLM: 1) Obtain the LLM in International Commercial Law by choosing four modules from a range of approximately thirty and completing a dissertation in any one of those four chosen areas.

2) Add a specialism to the LLM in International Commercial Law by taking two courses and undertaking a dissertation in a single specialist area of law, plus any other two courses from the wide range available each year.

Students can be awarded a specialism in the following areas: • Energy Law • EU Commercial Law • International Banking Law • International Competition Law • International Tax Law • Maritime Law. 3) Gain a subject-specific LLM by taking four courses and undertaking a dissertation in a single area of law such as: • EU Commercial Law • International Banking Law • International Competition Law • Maritime Law. For more information on the courses offered in 2014/15, please see: www.city.ac.uk/courses/ postgraduate/internationalcommercial-law.

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Course structure There are ten two-hour seminars for each course, which are delivered by academic staff from the School, visiting lecturers and practitioners from major international law firms. One of the core features of the LLM is that small class sizes (between six and thirty students) allow us to provide a strong level of support to students and facilitate a positive and interactive environment for study.

Students are allocated a personal tutor for the duration of the study.

Students also receive individual careers support, including cv review, advice on training contracts and placements and internships in law firms.

Assessment methods Each module is assessed by a 6,000 word paper. During the summer term students are required to complete a 20,000 word dissertation.

Opportunities Students have the opportunity to attend our unique Law and Practice Forum: a series of seminars held within the School and delivered by leading lawyers, economists, public affairs specialists and in-house counsel. The Forum is designed to provide an insight into modern commercial law practice.

In 2012/13 we offered the following internships: • Crowell & Moring Antitrust Recovery Scholarship and Internship • Howrey LLP Brussels Antitrust Law Internship • K&L Gates International Energy Litigation Internship • Shearman & Sterling LLP Internship • Sidley Austin International Commercial Law Internship • Stibbe Internship • Thomas Cooper International Shipping Law Internship.

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Students can also apply for a selection of internships in a variety of organisations specialising in international commercial law.

Career opportunities The LLM in International Commercial Law, subject LLMs and specialisms provide students with a sound basis for developing a career in international commercial legal practice; whether it be with a national or international firm, in-house or with a national or international regulator.

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Professor Alan Riley

We encourage students to attend specialist lectures across the city related to law and business. We highly recommend that our students take up membership of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law to enable them to access the organisation’s high quality commercial law seminars. The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies is also an invaluable resource for our students.

Membership to the Institute is free for LLM students at The City Law School.

BA, LLM, PhD, Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, Professor of Law Course Director Alan is one of the leading competition law scholars in the United Kingdom. He co-founded and chairs the European-wide Competition Law Scholars Forum and is Co-editor of the Competition Law Review. He is an Associate Research Fellow of the Centre for European Policy Studies in Brussels and is a regular guest columnist on competition law issues with the Wall Street Journal.

As Course Director of the LLM, Alan strives to create a dynamic environment for study and encourages students to develop their research interests while studying and make the most of every learning opportunity.

Social events We run an extensive social events calendar for our LLM students. This includes receptions at the beginning of the academic year, walking trips across the South Downs, London theatre trips and a ball at the Inner Temple in March.

Find out more

law@city.ac.uk +44 (0) 20 7040 3309 www.city.ac.uk/courses/ postgraduate/internationalcommercial-law

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International Commercial Law MJur

The MJur in International Commercial Law is a high level two-year Masters course that enables students to develop a full understanding of international commercial law through in-depth scholarship and extensive practitioner contact.

Duration

Full-time: one year.

Part-time: two years.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold an upper second class Honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in the humanities or a related field. However, credit is given for an appropriate professional qualification and/or relevant work experience.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the following qualification is required: IELTS: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6 in each area TOEFL (internet-based): 107 or above.

This degree is provided at our Gray’s Inn campus in the heart of the legal community by high profile professionals from around the world.

Course content Students can undertake three different programme options: the MJur in International Commercial Law, the MJur in International Commercial Law with an added specialism or a subjectspecific MJur in a particular area of law.

1) Obtain the MJur in International Commercial Law by choosing seven courses from a range of approximately thirty different ones and completing dissertations in any of those chosen areas.

2) Add a specialism to the MJur in International Commercial Law by taking two courses and undertaking a dissertation in a single specialist area of law, plus any other two courses from the wide range available each year.

Students can be awarded a specialism in the following areas: • Energy Law • EU Commercial Law • International Banking Law • International Competition Law • International Tax Law • Maritime Law. To be awarded a specialism in any of the above areas, students must complete two courses and undertake a dissertation in a specialist area.

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3) Gain a subject-specific MJur by taking four courses and undertaking a dissertation in a single area of law such as: • EU Commercial Law • International Banking Law • International Competition Law • Maritime Law. The MJur can be obtained by studying for an additional year after completing City’s LLM in International Commercial Law. During the additional year, students undertake three additional courses and a dissertation in a chosen area.

Course structure Students undertake four taught courses in the first year of study and three taught courses in the second year. There are ten two-hour seminars for each course, delivered by esteemed lecturers from around the world.

One of the core features of the MJur is that small class sizes (between six and thirty students) allow us to provide a strong level of support to students and facilitate a positive and interactive environment for study.

Students are allocated a personal tutor for the duration of their MJur study. Students also receive individual careers support, including cv review, advice on training contracts and placements and internships in law firms.

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Students are assessed by a 12,000 word dissertation in the first year and a 30,000 word dissertation in the second year.

We encourage students to attend specialist lectures across the city related to law and business. We highly recommend that our students take up membership of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law to enable them to access the organisation’s high quality commercial law seminars.

The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies is also an invaluable resource for our students. Membership to the Institute is free for MJur students at The City Law School.

Opportunities Outside of the course, students have the opportunity to attend our unique Law and Practice Forum: a series of seminars held within the School and delivered by leading lawyers, economists, public affairs specialists and in-house counsel. The Forum is designed to provide an insight into modern commercial law practice.

Students can also apply for a selection of internships in a variety of organisations specialising in international commercial law. In 2012/13 we offered the following internships: • Crowell & Moring London Antitrust Recovery Scholarship and Internship • Howrey LLP Brussels Antitrust Law Internship • K&L Gates International Energy Litigation Internship • Shearman & Sterling LLP Internship • Sidley Austin International Commercial Law Internship • Stibbe Internship.

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Assessment methods

Social Events We run an extensive social events calendar for our MJur students. This includes receptions at the beginning of the academic year, walking trips across the South Downs, London theatre trips and a ball at the Inner Temple in March.

Career opportunities Our MJur in International Commercial Law, subject MJurs and specialisms provide students with a sound basis for developing a career in international commercial legal practice.

Professor Alan Riley

BA, LLM, PhD, Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, Professor of Law Course Director Alan is one of the leading competition law scholars in the United Kingdom. He co-founded and chairs the European-wide Competition Law Scholars Forum and is Co-editor of the Competition Law Review. He is an Associate Research Fellow of the Centre for European Policy Studies in Brussels and is a regular guest columnist on competition law issues with the Wall Street Journal.

As Course Director of the MJurs, Alan strives to create a dynamic environment for study and encourages students to develop their research interests while studying and make the most of every learning opportunity.

Find out more

law@city.ac.uk +44 (0)20 7404 5787 www.city.ac.uk/law/mjur

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Taught Masters

Maritime Law (Greece) LLM

Our LLM in Maritime Law is an academically demanding and extremely satisfying course for anyone working in shipping law.

Duration

Full-time: one year.

Part-time: two years.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold an upper second class Honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution. However, credit is given for relevant work experience, for example, in the shipping industry in roles such as ship’s officer, ship broker and claims handler.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the following qualification is required: IELTS: 7.0 or above TOEFL (internet-based): 107 or above.

The course is designed to give students a detailed understanding of maritime law, building upon existing knowledge and enhancing career prospects.

Based in the exceptional Laskaridou Library of Piraeus, Athens, Greece, the course is delivered in English in weekend blocks and led by experienced British academics, legal practitioners and specialist lecturers from around the world.

This course gives students the unique opportunity to study the same maritime modules in Greece as students studying the course in London.

Assessment methods Each module is assessed by means of a 6,000 word essay. Once the essays for the four modules are completed, students are also required to complete a 20,000 word dissertation on a maritime law topic of their choice.

Opportunities Throughout the year, guest speakers are invited to talk about their expertise in law and shipping. We also hold several social evenings dedicated to maritime law and shipping.

Students of the LLM in Maritime Law (Greece) attend classes in Piraeus, but are also invited to attend London classes, access The City Law School’s facilities and take part in UK-based activities. Students will graduate alongside UK-based LLM students.

Course content Students explore key areas of maritime and shipping law.

Anthony Rogers

MA, Diploma in Petroleum Law Course Director Anthony joined The City Law School in 2006 from Cardiff University following periods as a visiting lecturer at the University of Bristol, Durham University, the University of Glamorgan and the University of the West of England.

As Course Director, Anthony takes a keen interest in all his students and helps them to develop their academic potential. He has unrivalled knowledge and experience in the area of maritime law.

Before his academic career, Anthony worked as an in-house legal advisor for several companies, including those with shipbroking and bunker trading interests and companies providing small ticket asset finance. In addition, Anthony is an approved expert for the United States Aid Agency and is the Director of the Barcelona International Summer School in Maritime Law.

Modules include: • Admiralty law • Carriage of goods by sea • International trade law • Marine insurance.

Course structure Each module is provided in three eighthour blocks, usually over a Friday and Saturday afternoon, allowing students to fit their study around professional and personal commitments.

Students are provided with one-toone support through the learning experience, ensuring the best chance of success on the course.

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Taught Masters

Public International Law LLM

From the global economy to the protection of human rights and from the delimitation of maritime borders to the influence of non-state actors, Public International Law is ever more relevant in today’s world.

Duration

Full-time: one year.

Part-time: two years.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold an upper second class Honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution in law, social sciences, humanities or a related field. However, credit is given for an appropriate professional qualification and/or relevant work experience.

Students do not need to have studied Public International Law. Students who have not studied Public International Law before will be required to take the general PIL module.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the following qualification is required: IELTS: 7.0 or above TOEFL (internet-based): 107 or above.

Our LLM in Public International Law concentrates on the development of a thorough and critical understanding of Public International Law (PIL).

The course is designed to provide expert knowledge of the principles within which international law operates. Students can choose from two major options: either to take an LLM in Public International Law or to add a specialism to the LLM in Public International Law by taking two modules and a dissertation in a chosen specialist area of law.

We offer specialisms in: • International Human Rights • International Criminal Law and Justice • International Dispute Resolution • International Law and the Global Economy • International Law and Armed Conflicts On completing the LLM, students will be well-placed to obtain employment with governmental and non-governmental agencies, commercial law firms,NGOs and in-house legal departments of multinational corporations with concerns about corporate responsibility at an international level.

Course content The course aims to enhance students’ ability to analyse, interpret and criticise the laws, rules, policies and practices that underpin PIL. Students must complete four modules in public international law. There are approximately fifteen different modules to choose from.

To be awarded a specialism in any of the following areas, students need to complete two modules and a dissertation in that specialist area. Specialist areas include: • International Criminal Law and Justice • International Dispute Resolution • International Human Rights • International Law and Armed Conflict • International Law and the Global Economy. he range of modules available are T subject to availability and demand.

Course structure Academic staff delivering the course share considerable experience of professional training for lawyers and, between them, many years in practice.

They are specialists in their respective fields and are at the forefront of recent developments in the interplay between domestic and international systems. This unique mix of practice and academia is fully utilised on the LLM course.

There are ten two-hour seminars for each module. One of the core features of the LLM is that small class sizes (between six and thirty students) allow us to provide a strong level of support to students and facilitate a positive and interactive environment for study.

Students are allocated a personal tutor

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for the duration of their LLM study.

Students also receive individual careers support, including cv review, advice on training contracts and placements and internships in law firms.

Students also have the opportunity to take part in mooting and practitioner workshops.

Assessment methods Students must complete four modules and a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation. The modules are assessed by a course essay of 6,000 words and the dissertation must be completed during the summer term.

Career opportunities The LLM in Public International Law provides a good academic grounding in this increasingly important area of legal practice. On completing the LLM, students will be well-placed to obtain employment with governmental and non-governmental agencies, commercial law firms, NGOs and in-house legal departments of multinational corporations with concerns about corporate responsibility at an international level.

Katherine Reece-Thomas

BA (McGill), BA (Oxon) LLM (Cantab) Solicitor of the Supreme Court, Member of the New York State Bar, Reader in Law Course Director

Overseas students seeking employment with foreign and development offices in their home country will benefit from the programme. The course will also assist British students seeking to practice in international law either at the Bar or as solicitors.

After completing her LLM and qualifying as a solicitor, Katherine Reece-Thomas worked in private practice in the City of London and in Paris and taught at the University of Cambridge. She has also practised in New York and is a member of the New York State Bar. At City University London she leads modules in contract, company and international law. Her research interests include public international law and company law and she is Co-author of The Law and Practice of Shareholders’ Agreements with Christopher Ryan.

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The City Law School Research Degrees

Research Degrees

Course listing Research Degrees

Research Degrees MPhil/PhD

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Research Degrees MPhil/PhD

An MPhil/PhD allows an individual to stand out as a thought leader in his or her area of expertise in both academia and practice.

Duration

The minimum period of registration for an MPhil is one year for fulltime students and two years for part-time students. The maximum period of registration is three years for full-time students and five years for part-time students.

The minimum period of registration for a PhD is two years for full-time students and three years for part-time students.

The maximum period of registration is four years for full-time students and seven years for part-time students.

Entry requirements

Applicants should contact the School before making an application to find out if they meet our entry requirements and to check that we are able to support the proposed research.

Applicants should have a track record of high academic achievement demonstrated by an LLB degree with at least an upper second class Honours classification (or international equivalent) and a Masters degree in Law or a related discipline with at least a merit or equivalent. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a suitable aptitude to undertake a course of independent research.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, one of the following qualifications is also required: IELTS: 7.0 (with a minimum score of 6.5 in the reading and writing tests) TOEFL (internet-based): 107 or above.

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The City Law School benefits from a community of research students and early career researchers who enrich the life of the University while conducting their own research, working in close collaboration with supervisors and colleagues. The School takes a significant interest in academic research and is recognised by the Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) as producing research of worldleading quality.

Research students at City benefit from excellent supervision and comprehensive research skills training. The School’s research groups and interdisciplinary centres create a thriving postgraduate research community, helping students to become a recognised expert in their field of research.

Choosing MPhil/PhD is an excellent move to further a legal career, whether in academia or professional practice.

Research areas The City Law School offers research opportunities in a wide range of areas. We specialise in the following clusters: • Criminal law/criminal justice • European law • Human rights • International commercial law • Legal professions/ professional practice • Maritime law and transport • Public international law • Public law • Socio-legal studies.

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Assessment methods The award of a PhD or a MPhil requires the submission of a thesis for examination at a viva voce (oral examination) by two examiners, at least one of whom is external to the University.

A PhD thesis (up to 100,000 words) must be an original and substantial piece of work which makes a contribution to the relevant literature. An MPhil thesis (up to 50,000 words) must be an original work or a critical exposition of existing knowledge.

Research environment At The City Law School we are committed to the provision of highquality graduate education and provide students with a stimulating research environment to study in.

Students are assigned two support supervisors throughout the research.

The primary supervisor assists students with refining research ideas, suggesting reading and commenting on the draft thesis.

All research students are encouraged to be independent and resourceful throughout their studies. Students have access to The City Law School’s two modern libraries located in Northampton Square and Gray’s Inn as well as the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. Students are also able to access a range of resources remotely via the web including databases, e-journals and e-books.

Funding a research degree

The City Law School runs a training programme for MPhil/PhD students focused on research skills and methodologies. All research students have the opportunity to present their work in progress at both weekly seminars and the annual School Postgraduate Forum.

Funding for doctoral study in the United Kingdom is highly competitive. Each year, City offers several fully funded doctoral studentships, available to applicants from any discipline, together with several subject-specific funding opportunities.

We seek to equip all our PhD graduates with strong employability skills. The training programme therefore encompasses not only core research skills training but also develops skills in publishing, teaching and career management.

The Graduate School can also advise on scholarships and bursaries from external sources. In addition, there are funds available for students to present their work both nationally and internationally.

Each of the School’s research centres, institutes and groups promotes cutting-edge research with a view to advancing knowledge and bringing value to society.

Interdisciplinary centres • Centre for Information Leadership • Centre for Law Justice and Journalism • Centre for the Study of Legal Professional Practice.

Institutes • Institute for the Study of European Laws (ISEL).

The City Graduate School Conference Attendance Fund and the City Future Fund Travel Bursaries (funded through donations from alumni, staff, students and friends of the University) offer awards to doctoral students at various stages of their research to enable them to present, promote and publicise regularly their research at conferences, colloquia and symposia.

If you are interested in studying for a research degree at City, please visit our website to explore our areas of research expertise and find out whether we can support doctoral research in your area of interest.

Groups • Criminal, Justice and Society • Evidence and Justice Forum • International Law and Affairs Group • London Universities Maritime Law • Policy Research Group.

Research Degrees Research Degrees MPhil/PhD

Support and opportunities

Dr Mauro Barelli

LLB (Milan), LLM (Bristol), PhD (Cardiff) Lecturer in Law Research Degrees Admissions Tutor Mauro specialises in Public International Law and International Human Rights. He holds an LLB from the University of Milan, and an LLM in Public International Law from the University of Bristol. He was awarded a PhD from Cardiff University for his thesis exploring the legal and political process of accommodation of indigenous people’s rights in international law.

He has written extensively on minority and indigenous people’s rights, and is interested in interdisciplinary approaches to the study of international law and human rights.

Mauro aims to create a positive and stimulating environment for his research students. He is committed to providing the necessary support to develop their projects and promote their direct participation in the School’s activities.

Find out more

For further information, visit: www.city.ac.uk/law/research/ research-centres-and-groups.

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The next step Applying to The City Law School If you are ready to take the next step and apply to The City Law School, be sure to submit your application through the appropriate channels.

Undergraduate courses

LLB Applications open in September 2013 and must be submitted by January 2014. Late applicants run the risk that the course may be full after the initial offers have been made. All applications must be received through the UCAS applications system: visit: www.ucas.com or: www.city.ac.uk/ law/llb for more information.

If you hold qualifications that differ from those specified in the entry requirements, call our admissions team on: +44 (0)20 7040 8716 or email: law@city.ac.uk for guidance.

In assessing your application, we will take into consideration your: • A-level performance (actual or predicted) • Personal statement and reasons for choice of course/career • Evidence of intellectual ability • Tutor references • Relevant work experience.

Graduate courses

The rules governing admission to practise law vary from country to country. Before applying, applicants wishing to take the GDL or Graduate Entry LLB as a step towards becoming a lawyer outside England and Wales are strongly advised to check with the appropriate body in the country in which they wish to qualify/practise that these courses are accepted.

• Personal statement • Reasons for choice of courses/ career • Relevant work experience/activity • References.

Graduate Entry LLB Applications should be made online through UCAS. Applications open in September 2013 and must be submitted by January 2014. Late applicants run the risk that the course may be full after the initial offers have been made. You can apply online now at: www.ucas.com.

Graduate Diploma in Law Applications should be made online through the Central Applications Board. Applications can be made from early November each year. To apply online and for more information visit: www.lawcabs.ac.uk.

Professional courses

LPC Stage one and two Applicants wishing to complete both stage one and stage two of the Legal Practice Course with The City Law School need to make one application through the Central Applications Board at: www.lawcabs.ac.uk.

You will not need to submit a separate application for stage two.

Stage one only All applicants wishing to complete stage one only at The City Law School need to make one application through the Central Applications Board: www.lawcabs.ac.uk.

Stage two only All applications for stage two to take one, two or three electives at the School should be made directly to The City Law School and not the Central Applications Board.

To apply, please visit: www.city.ac.uk/law/lpc.

Applications open in early October 2013.

I n assessing your application, we will take into consideration your: • Academic performance • Further evidence of intellectual ability

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BPTC All students must apply online at: www.barprofessionaltraining.org.uk.

Applications open in November 2013 for entry in September 2014. If you wish to be considered in the first round, your application must be submitted online in early January 2014. Late applicants run the risk that the course may be full after the initial offers have been made.

In assessing your application, we will take into consideration your: • Degree performance (actual or predicted) and other academic qualifications • Evidence of intellectual ability • Interpersonal skills • Advocacy and public speaking • Personal organisational skills • References.

LLM in Professional Legal Skills Applications for this LLM conversion course may only be made by students who have registered to take the BPTC with The City Law School or have completed it within the last five years. It is not possible to apply for the LLM conversion before registering for your BPTC, but we provide places for all students who put forward dissertation proposals of a sufficient quality.

If you are a current student on our BPTC, you can make an application while studying the BPTC with a view to working on your dissertation immediately after your BPTC.

If you completed your BVC or BPTC in the past five years at The City Law School you are eligible to apply for this course.

There are two application deadlines in November 2013 and April 2014.

For more information and to apply please visit: www.city.ac.uk/law/llm-bptc.

The course commences in June each year.

LLM in Legal Practice Applications for this LLM conversion course may only be made by students who have registered to take their full LPC with The City Law School within the last five years. It is not possible to apply for the LLM conversion before registering for your LPC but we provide places for all students who put forward dissertation proposals of a sufficient quality.

There are two application rounds each year. For more information and to apply, please visit: www.city.ac.uk/law/llm-lpc.

Taught LLM degrees

Applications for The City Law School’s taught LLM degrees open in September each year for enrolment in the following September.

Late applicants run the risk that the course may be full after the initial offers have been made.

You can apply online at www.city.ac.uk/law/llm.

Research Degrees

Please contact the School before making an application to find out if we are able to support your proposed research project. If we are able to support your proposal, we will then ask you to complete a formal application form. For further information about applying for this course, please email legalresearch@city.ac.uk or visit www.city.ac.uk/law/research.

If you have any questions about applying to The City Law School, please contact the School Office: T: +44 (0)20 7404 5787 E: law@city.ac.uk

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Information Applying to The City Law School

Before enrolling on the LPC, all students must meet the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for evidence of completion of the academic stage of legal training and become SRA student members.

In assessing your application, we will take into consideration: • Your academic profile and achievement • The strength of your personal reasons for wishing to take the course • Evidence of your motivation to become a solicitor (work experience, training contract applications).

Money matters Funding your studies Experienced financial advisors at City can help you plan for the financing of your undergraduate, postgraduate or professional study.

The following means of funding are most commonly used buy our students: Undergraduate funding

• Student loans • Grant-making trusts and charities • Discretionary LEA awards • Parental support • Part-time work • Scholarships.

Postgraduate and professional funding

• Career development loans • Grant-making trusts and charities • Part-time work • Scholarships • Bank loans • Discretionary LEA awards.

What if you live outside of the UK/EU?

Fees for overseas students are set each year within the University and will be confirmed on application. Fees for undergraduate overseas students may be paid in three instalments. Please note that you will also need to meet the cost of living in London in addition to your course fees.

Fees 2013/14 You will be advised of the fees for 2014/15 on application.

For reference, the fees for 2013/14 were as follows:

Undergraduate courses Law LLB (Hons)

UK/EU £9,000

Overseas £11,500

Postgraduate conversion courses Graduate Entry LLB (Hons) Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL)

UK/EU £9,000 £9,500

Overseas £11,500 £9,500

Professional courses Legal Practice Course (LPC) Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) Professional Legal Skills LLM Legal Practice LLM

UK/EU £12,500 £16,500 £3,500 £3,500

Overseas £12,500 £16,500 £3,500 £3,500

Postgraduate Masters courses Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution LLM Criminal Litigation LLM EU Commercial Law LLM International Banking Law LLM International Business Law LLM International Commercial Law LLM International Competition Law LLM Maritime Law (UK) LLM Maritime Law (Greece) LLM Public International Law LLM International Commercial Law MJur

UK/EU £10,000 £10,000 £13,500 £13,500 £8,500 £13,500 £13,500 £13,500 £10,000 £10,000 £13,500

Overseas £10,000 £10,000 £13,500 £13,500 £8,500 £13,500 £13,500 £13,500 £10,000 £10,000 £13,500

Research Degrees PhD/MPhil

UK/EU £10,500

Overseas £10,500

* Part-time course fees are paid over two years. ** P lease note that all the fees listed include the deposit and, in the case of the LPC and BPTC, the fee payable to the SRA or BSB.

For more information on student finances, please visit: www.ucas.com or: www.city.ac.uk/law.

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Rewarding excellence Scholarships, bursaries and prizes Scholarships, bursaries and prizes are available to help fund your tuition fees and living costs.

We offer a total of 17 full-fee scholarships and 18 part-fee scholarships, along with more than £35,000 worth of prizes.

Undergraduate

The Lord Mayor of London Scholarships for Academic Excellence These scholarships recognise and reward exceptional academic performance: • £2,000 a year to students achieving AAA/AAA* in their A-level results • £1,000 a year to students achieving AAB/ABB in their A-level results.

To qualify for The Lord Mayor of London Scholarship for Academic Excellence, an applicant must: • be a student from the United Kingdom (UK) or European Union (EU) • be in their first year of undergraduate study in 2013/14 • achieve AAA/AAA* or AAB/ ABB in their A-level results.

For terms and conditions, please visit: www.city.ac.uk/scholarships.

Martin Dockray Memorial Prize This scholarship was established in memory of Professor Martin Dockray, the former Director of the Institute of Law (now The City Law School) and Pro Vice-Chancellor of City University London. Every year we award four prizes worth £2,000 each to the best performing students.

Future Lawyer Excellence Award Our Future Lawyer Excellence Award gives students the opportunity to apply for one fullfee scholarship (100 per cent) and two part-fee scholarships (50 per cent) when they accept their place on the Graduate Entry LLB. The City Law School Prize for Excellence Each year we award two £2,000 prizes to our Graduate Entry LLB students. The prizes are awarded to the best performing student in year one and the best performing student in year two.

Each year we award three £2,000 prizes to our Graduate Diploma in Law students for academic excellence. The prizes are awarded to the student who receives the highest GDL result, the top intending solicitor and the top intending barrister.

The prizes are awarded by the School annually, during or following the course and are based on academic performance.

Professional courses

Future Lawyer Excellence Award (BPTC and LPC) Our Future Lawyer Excellence Award gives students the opportunity to apply for one full-fee scholarship (100 per cent) and six part-fee scholarships (50 per cent) when they accept a place on our Bar Professional Training Course or Legal Practice Course.

Masters courses

Masters of Excellence Award Our Masters of Excellence Award gives students the opportunity to apply for eight full-fee scholarships when they accept their place on the following courses: • International Commercial Law LLM, International Commercial Law MJur, EU Commercial Law LLM, International Banking and Finance LLM, International Competition Law LLM or Maritime Law LLM (UK) • Criminal Litigation LLM • Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution LLM • Public International Law LLM. The City Law School Prize for Excellence Two prizes worth £1,500 are awarded to the students with the best overall result on the Maritime Law (Greece) LLM. Three prizes of £1,500 each are awarded to the students that achieve the best overall result, best module performance and best dissertation in the following courses: • Criminal Litigation LLM • Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution LLM • Public International Law LLM.

The Rosie Keane Memorial Prize for BPTC students Two scholarships of £5,000 are awarded to female students. The prizes are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, educational background, contribution to the wider community, financial need and being the first lawyer in the family.

The City Law School Prize for Excellence Each year we award one prize worth £2,500 to our highest performing LPC student. The prizes are awarded by the School annually, during or following the course and are based on academic performance.

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For more information about our scholarships and prize and our eligibility criteria, please visit www.city.ac.uk/law. Details of how to apply will be announced when you accept a place on one of our courses.

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Information Funding your studies; scholarships, bursaries and prizes

Graduate courses

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At an open event, students will have the chance to: • Hear presentations about their course • Meet academic staff • Talk to current students • Discuss their career with expert careers advisors • Tour the University’s facilities and the local neighbourhood.

Law Fairs 2013 Each year we attend law fairs at many universities around the United Kingdom. Law Fairs give students the opportunity to talk to us in-person about any of our postgraduate and professional courses. Come and meet us at the following fairs:

Information Open events

We hold open events throughout the year for our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses, giving students the opportunity to find out more about our courses, the School and the University.

Open events are the perfect opportunity for students to find out why City is the right choice for them.

For forthcoming open events please see www.city.ac.uk/law/events.

Register to attend our open days and find out about forthcoming events at: www.city.ac.uk/law.

University University of Dundee Law Fair University of St Andrews Law Fair University of Leeds Autumn Graduate Career Fair City University London Law Fair University of Kent Law Fair College London Law Fair University of Cambridge Solicitors Event University of Nottingham University of York SOAS Law and Justice Fair University of Lancaster Career Opportunities Fair Queen Mary University London Law Providers Event University of Leicester Law Fair University of Brighton and University of Sussex Careers Fair University of Reading Law Fair

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University University of Bristol Law Careers Fair London School of Economics Law Fair University of Leeds Law Fair University of East Anglia Legal Careers Fair University of Oxford Law Fair University College London Law Fair Newcastle University Law Fair Exeter Law Careers Fair University of Liverpool Law Fair University of Essex Law Careers Fair University of Manchester Law Fair University of Lancaster Law Fair University of Sheffield Legal Fair University of Southampton Law Careers Fair University of Durham Law Fair

Date Wednesday 6th November Thursday 7th November Thursday 7th November Thursday 7th November Saturday 9th November Monday 11th November Monday 11th November Wednesday 13th November Wednesday 13th November Thursday 14th November Tuesday 19th November Wednesday 20th November Wednesday 20th November Thursday 21st November Monday 26th November

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Reaching City from within London

A central London location Maps, addresses and transport links The address for City’s main University campus is: City University London Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB United Kingdom

The nearest Underground stations are Angel and Old Street on the Northern line (Bank branch) and Barbican and Farringdon on the Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines.

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Bus routes that pass close to City include the following: 4, 19, 30, 38, 43, 55, 56, 63, 73, 153, 205, 214, 243, 274, 341, 394, 476.

Secure parking for bicycles is available on campus.

Parking in central London is limited and can be expensive. There is metered parking available on the roads surrounding Northampton Square and the nearest National Car Park is on Pear Tree Street. Please also note that almost all of City’s sites are within the congestion charging zone and drivers are liable to a daily charge.

Reaching City from outside London

• Coach and train terminals in London link with Underground and bus networks • Rail services connect Gatwick and Luton airports with Farringdon station • The Heathrow Express train service connects Heathrow Airport with Paddington station • The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) connects London City Airport with Bank station • The Stansted Express train service connects Stansted Airport with Liverpool Street station.

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To plan your journey to City, visit our website at: www.city.ac.uk/visit.

The Transport for London website also provides up-to-date information on public transport: www.tfl.gov.uk.

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