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Manchester Law School

the law school that focuses on you

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Student profile Your future at Manchester Law School 2-3

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Outstanding teaching centred around small groups Unparalleled support and opportunities to gain experience Strong links providing direct access to the profession Qualifying law degrees 93% of law graduates going straight into employment and / or further study*

Courses Careers and your future  Skills putting learning into practice Extra-curricular activities Support Why study Law? What our students do after the LLB Our LLB in depth 6

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Introduction Course structure  Flexibility full-time, part-time, distance learning Assessment Application process and entry requirements International students Visiting us Your next steps LLM LPC BPTC

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*Source: DLHE survey 2011 for all respondents available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.

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Student profile
Amina Hussain, 19, is a second year law student and first decided on a career in law after gaining work experience with a legal practice firm while studying for her GCSEs. Research into law degree courses followed and it was the ethos in addition to the job-focused attitude of Manchester Metropolitan University and the success of its students which was the deciding factor in making her final degree choice.

I already feel like I am working in the profession. I have so much to learn but this is much more than a course, it is a realistic period of preparation for the real thing. The chance to meet high profile legal professionals and to engage in debates with other like-minded students is made possible through societies such as the Critical Lawyers Group. On reflection, I considered a number of universities before making my final decision and my instincts have served me well in making the right choice. The support I have had from my tutors and the Students Union has been a great help. Manchester Law School provides a very social environment which is shared with its students and staff and it is this atmosphere which fits very well with a people-focused career.

I chose a law degree after completing experience in the field. Seeing the law first hand not only helped me choose what I wanted to do but also the area of law that I wanted to specialise in. The attraction of Family Law is its comprehensive nature and the relationships it fosters with the client. Im sure it is not to everyones taste but I believe it matches my personality and is an area where I will be able to use my natural empathy and interest in people. I am half way through my degree and already know what I would like to achieve. I look forward to becoming a Solicitor Advocate and value that I am studying the right subject at the right university.

I look forward to becoming a Solicitor Advocate and value that I am studying the right subject at the right university.
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Your future is paramount at Manchester Law School

Manchester Law School has a real commitment to your future. Our courses are constantly developed to meet the needs of students who would like to become lawyers or who plan to use their legal skills to follow an alternative career path.
LLB students are taught in an interactive workshop environment complemented by lectures and web-based materials. This is an ideal setting for you to develop the skills required for the workplace, as well as gaining a wealth of legal knowledge. You will be taught by highly experienced tutors who have vast professional experience and contacts. Manchester Law School has the benefit of excellent facilities, housed adjacent to the 75m student hub and business school. Stateof-the-art facilities are available to you right in the heart of the UKs second largest legal centre and incredibly popular student city.

During my time at MMU I was keen to do more than just study. The extra curricular activities the School offered, such as the Critical Lawyers Group, did this and opened up opportunities for the future. Not only have they provided me with invaluable skills but they have also provided me with contacts and enduring friendships.
Nick Little, LLB (Hons) 2009, now working at Irwin Mitchell LLP

Courses
Manchester Law School is the only law school in the region to offer a full portfolio of courses. With the advantage of highly experienced academic and professional staff, you will be able to go on to train as a solicitor or barrister, or study for your LLM. All courses are taught to the very highest standards and you will have the opportunity to shape your experience to match your aspirations.

More opportunities not to be missed

Critical Lawyers Group (CLG)
Our CLG is probably one of the most active you could come across which demonstrates the high calibre and excellent characteristics of the students who choose Manchester Law School. Students organise activities for students and these are both career and socially focused. The range of activities includes debates, mooting opportunities, high profile guest lectures, film nights, conferences and much, much more. They are supported by enthusiastic staff and have achieved a huge amount of success in national mooting and negotiation competitions.

Support
Support at Manchester Law School is second to none. We have a range of systems in place to help you achieve the best results possible, whilst you study with us and beyond:

Personal Tutor System:

You will have scheduled meetings with your personal tutor to monitor your progress.

Career prospects and your future

The School takes your future career very seriously; 93%* of law graduates go on to employment or further study. You will have access to our dedicated law careers service where you will receive individual support together with opportunities to attend workshops, gain assistance with application forms, take part in mock interviews and you will have direct access to vacancies as they arise. Our standards are high and employers recognise this. We are in the privileged position of receiving excellent support from the local legal profession who regularly run workshops and careers sessions.

Personal Development Planning (PDP):

The PDP will help you reflect on your progress, improve and prepare for the world of work.

Student Support Officer:

Our Student Support Officer is on hand to help develop your learning, revision and exam skills.

Mooting Society
If you enjoy an articulate, measured argument then you may be interested in developing your mooting skills. Our mooting society meets regularly to explore a range of topics.

Tutor dedicated office hours:

All of our staff have dedicated hours when you can find them in their office. If you need to speak to a tutor, you can drop in to see them, make an appointment, or contact them via phone or email.

Student prizes
Due to our excellent links with the legal community, a number of law firms have offered to reward our best performing students on certain units. These awards are worth the extra effort as many lead to valuable work experience at a top firm.

Skills putting learning into practice

Our courses are designed with your career in mind, building the skills you will need for your future. It is important that you are able to put these skills into practice. We have an extensive programme that will give you the opportunity to work in a legal environment, under the supervision of a qualified solicitor. Our Pro Bono schemes are diverse in nature so you will find something to suit your interests and to complement your studies.

* Source: DLHE survey 2011 for all respondents available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.

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Why study law?

What our students do after the LLB

Many of our students go on to train as solicitors or barristers with us but there are countless other options. Here is a list of some of the other career paths our students have taken recently:

Dealer (Stock Exchange) Banking Human Resources Sales & Marketing Theatrical agent Public Relations Accountancy Management Teaching Probation Officer Police Officer

Law is hugely influential in our world and at Manchester Law School you will learn how the law operates, how it changes and how to affect that change.
Law examines the issues affecting society and the reported world and provides the underlying structure of our society. We will provide you with a thorough grounding in the legal system and the skills you need to succeed academically and professionally. These skills are highly versatile and transferable; they benefit those who aspire to work in the legal profession, together with those opting for other career choices. Many career paths benefit from legal knowledge and skills such as the ability to research, synthesise and apply information into an effective argument.

LLB (Hons)

Bar Professional Training Course at MMU (for barristers) 1 year full-time

Legal Practice Course at MMU (for solicitors) 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Pupillage (on the job training) 1 year Qualify as a barrister

Training contract (on the job training) 2 years Qualify as a solicitor

The course helped me to decide which career path I should take and I use my knowledge in my current role. I met some great people- staff and students, and I had such a great experience in Manchester. I think its the best place to study; I still feel part of a big family, and that didnt stop when I graduated.
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Our LLB in depth

Flexibility full-time, part-time or distance learning

We are very aware that students have differing requirements and lifestyles so we are able to offer a Qualifying Law Degree on a full-time, part-time or distance learning basis.

Get to where you want to be and fit it into your lifestyle.

Our LLB is a Qualifying Law Degree this means that once you graduate you are able to go on to further training to become a solicitor or barrister. All Qualifying Law Degrees cover the same core subjects, or the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. In addition to the core subjects, you will study a range of optional electives. These give you the opportunity to choose part of your studies to suit your interests and future career plans.

Full-time three years

The full-time course is very popular and has specified entry requirements as detailed on page 10. The course includes twelve hours teaching time per week in four different subjects. This is divided into two hours of small workshop groups and an hour of larger group teaching per subject, each week. This is a very high level of face to face teaching but our students respond very favourably and it is just one reason why the course is so popular. We have a minimum attendance requirement at seminars; this is in place to ensure that you get the most out of the course and keep up to date with your learning. For further information visit www.law.mmu.ac.uk/llb

Distance learning four years

Our distance learning option, the LLB in Legal Practice, is a Qualifying Law Degree with a difference as it also meets the academic requirements to become a Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer. Developed jointly by Manchester Law School and ILEX Tutorial College (ITC), the degree is taught via supported distance learning so you can study from anywhere. For further details about this course please telephone 01234 844366 or visit www.law.mmu.ac.uk/llb-dl

Assessment
We use a variety of assessment techniques including: Seen exams Unseen exams Coursework Presentation Moot Portfolio Dissertation

Foundation Year
Our LLB is also available with a Foundation Year which is designed to provide access for students who dont have the necessary qualifications to enter directly onto the LLB honours degree but do have the potential to succeed at this level. The Foundation Year programme therefore attracts many students from non-traditional education backgrounds and under-represented groups. The content of the Foundation Year is tailored to prepare you for the LLB honours degree so that you start Year 1 of the honours degree with confidence. You will study a core Foundation Year unit designed to develop your academic and study skills and a further three units covering an introduction to business, civil justice, and criminal justice. Once you have passed the Foundation Year you will progress directly onto Year 1 of the LLB honours degree. Application to the Foundation Year is made through UCAS: LLB (Hons) Law (foundation) UCAS code M101. The typical minimum entry requirement for this course is 200 UCAS tariff points at A level (not AS) or acceptable alternatives. In addition you will also need to have GCSE grade C or above in English language and mathematics. Further information available at www.mmu.ac.uk/foundationyear

Core subjects
Contract Law Public Law Law and Society Law of Tort Criminal Law EU Law Land Law Equity & Trusts

Course Structure
We have structured the course around interactive workshops allowing you to develop vital career skills alongside your legal knowledge. By complementing these workshops with lectures and web-based learning, students receive the best possible learning experience. Additional learning resources include podcasts, presentations, debates, moots and the Universitys virtual learning environment, Moodle, so you will be able to learn in the way that suits you. You will be taught by passionate staff with a mix of academic and professional legal experience, therefore receiving the best of both worlds, and many of the Schools staff continue to practise as lawyers.

Part-time four years

The part-time course is an excellent opportunity to take a step into the legal world by gaining a qualifying law degree whilst working. However, you still have the benefit of face-to-face teaching and a peer group of students that you see on a regular basis. The course has traditionally been taught two nights per week with each evening comprising of two hours of teaching. In addition to this, we are now able to offer a part-time day route. The part-time degree has flexible entry requirements, so your qualifications are not everything we look at your work history and motivation too. For further information visit www.law.mmu.ac.uk/llb-pt

Elective subjects include the following:

Business Law Consumer Law Employment Law Human Rights Law Immigration Law International Law International Criminal Law  Company Law in a Global Context Criminology Cyberlaw Dissertation Law of Evidence Family Law Intellectual Property Law Legal Practice Media Law Medical Law and Ethics Mooting Succession

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How to apply and entry requirements

How to apply
Full-time
Applications should be made through UCAS. See www.ucas.com for information about how and when to apply. The UCAS code for this course is M100.

International applicants
Manchester Law School has a diverse community of international students and welcomes applications from students outside the UK and EU areas. Each year staff members of the law school visit a number of countries and we have a presence at many international recruitment fairs.

Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff points
280-300 UCAS Tariff Points / Grades to be obtained from full A levels or equivalent (such as BTEC National at Level 3 or Advanced Diploma). General Studies not accepted.

Fees (per year)

Full-time
UK and EU students 9,000 Non-EU international students 10,250

Part-time
750 per 10 credit unit A typical LLB qualification comprises 360 credits.

Part-time
Applications should be made directly to Manchester Metropolitan University. You can download the application form from www.mmu.ac.uk/study/ undergraduate/apply/ or alternatively contact us on 0161 247 6969 to request a copy. The entry requirements for the part-time course are more flexible as prior experience will be considered, together with academic qualifications.

Specific subjects required

GCSE grade C in English language

Supporting your study

We understand that international students sometimes need a little extra assistance. We have specialist teams to provide the right support from application through to graduation and beyond. The Universitys dedicated student services team offers international students careers advice, counselling, chaplaincy and learning support. If you need help with any aspect of your English language, from writing a report to communicating with your supervisor or seminar group, year round English language support is available through your faculty and/or through our British Council accredited English Language Centre. Support is available throughout the year in the form of classes and individual consultations.

Foundation Year
3,465 for the foundation year. When progressing from the pre-degree Foundation Year to the first year of the degree the course fee will increase in line with that charged for the degree.

Access qualifications
A relevant Access to HE Diploma with Merits in at least 45 credits at level 3 will be considered for entry to this course.

students from your country and from around the world. If you fly into Manchester International Airport there will be a team to greet you and transport you to your accommodation.

International student tuition fees

Our international fees are competitive and the cost of living in our region is considerably lower than London and many other world cities. The cost of the course is shown on the previous page. It is important to note that tuition fees will remain the same for each year of your degree; this is a key point when comparing the costs of studying at Manchester Metropolitan University with those of other universities.

IELTS Score
6.5 with no element below 5.5

Contact
Email: studentfinance@mmu.ac.uk Telephone: 0161 247 3636

Choosing and applying for courses

Its important that you have sufficient knowledge of English to follow your law course successfully. You will need to achieve IELTS 6.5 with no element below 5.5. If you would like to improve your English before you start your course we can help. There are courses in general and academic English during July and August to help you achieve the level of English language proficiency you need before you start your course. Undergraduate applications are submitted through UCAS at ucas.com, which is the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service. Many international and EU students use a recruitment consultant or education adviser based in their home country to help them. The University works with a number of Education Advisers worldwide and you may find that we have one in your country. They will be able to tell you more about the University and how to present yourself in a way that will interest admissions tutors and some will offer you assistance with your visa and pre-departure briefings. To check if there is a University appointed education adviser in your country visit www.mmu.ac.uk/international

EU students
If you are an EU national you will pay the same fees as home students. Wherever you live in the world well welcome your application to study at MMU! Full information for international students is available at: www.mmu.ac.uk/international +44 (0) 161 247 1022 international@mmu.ac.uk

MMU International
MMU International is the International Office at the University. Many of the MMU International staff speak several languages and, having spent time in different countries, are uniquely placed to understand your needs as an international student. MMU International also provides international students with advice on a wide range of matters from social events and immigration to day-to-day living in the UK. There is a comprehensive three day welcome programme to help you settle into university life which includes pre-enrolment, guest speakers, support in opening bank accounts, plus trips and activities to help you meet other 10

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Your next steps

Open days
We recommend that you attend one of our open days in the Summer or Autumn if you are considering Manchester Law School for your degree. You will have an opportunity to see the law school, university and city for yourself. Please visit our website for further details and the forthcoming dates: www.mmu.ac.uk/opendays We also offer evening events for our part-time applicants, see www.law.mmu.ac.uk for details.

Manchester Law School offers a comprehensive range of postgraduate and professional programmes. You will be able to continue your training for a career as a solicitor or barrister, enhance your CV with our popular LLM programme or go on to a research degree.

Master of Laws (LLM)

Our taught masters degrees give you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the law and acquire advanced legal skills whilst gaining an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification. You have the option to study a general LLM or to follow a specialist route where you focus on a particular field such as Equality Law, European Law, Human Rights Law or Law and the Society.

Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)

Your next step could be to train as a barrister and our BPTC is exceptional. Due to outstanding links with the profession and the fact that many of our staff continue to work in practice, you will not only receive the demanding training required, but also enhance your career prospects.

Visit days
All UK and EU candidates who receive an offer and are making their final decision will be invited to a visit day which is an opportunity to find out more about the course, Manchester Law School and what the university has to offer. You will have the chance to meet current students who will be happy to answer your questions and tell you about their own experiences.

Legal Practice Course (LPC)

If you decide to go on to train as a solicitor then our Legal Practice Course has an excellent reputation. It is a rigorous course but provides outstanding opportunities to gain work experience and includes unbeatable support from teaching staff and our dedicated careers service.

Research degrees
Manchester Law School also offers opportunities to study, by research, for the degree of LLM, M.Phil or Ph.D in a number of contemporary areas of law. Study for these may be undertaken on a full or part-time basis. For further information go to www.law.mmu.ac.uk/ research-degrees

Other visits
We organise campus tour days in the Spring but you are also welcome to visit Manchester Law School and our excellent facilities at other times (Monday to Friday). However, if you would like to speak to one of our Admissions team then we will be happy to make arrangements for this if you are able to give us some notice. For further information please telephone: 0161 247 6969

You will have the chance to meet current students who will be happy to answer your questions and tell you about their own experiences.
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Further information Manchester Law School Manchester Metropolitan University Sandra Burslem Building Lower Ormond Street Manchester M15 6BH www.law.mmu.ac.uk Course enquiries, 0161 247 3046 International enquiries, +44 (0) 161 247 1022 You can find further information and a list of frequently asked questions at www.ask.mmu.ac.uk

As part of our drive to deliver the very highest quality programmes, we are reviewing our undergraduate courses to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For the latest information about course content, please visit: www.mmu.ac.uk This information is correct at time of going to press. For terms and conditions applicable to the provision of the Universitys educational services please refer to the prospectus. June 2013.

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