Law

Law In Practice

Module code: LAWS41713

Contract Law

Module code: LAWS41711

Constitutional Law

Module code: LAWS41710

Legal Skills

Module code: LAWS41714

English Legal System

Module code: LAWS41712

Tort Law

Module code: LAWS41715

European Union Law

Module code: LAWS51947

Introduction To The Law Of Evidence

You will explore the laws which govern the admissibility of evidence in trials. The main focus is on key aspects of evidence in criminal cases, including confessions, adverse inferences from silence, the defendant’s previous convictions, hearsay, and the evidential consequences of breaches of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Learning activities and the final assessment concentrate on problem solving, by applying laws of evidence to scenarios that may arise in legal practice. This module will be of interest to students who have either criminal law or general litigation career ambitions. The emphasis on analysis and problem-solving will also support transferable skills for other graduate careers.

Module code: LAWS51951

Work Experience

This module provides you with an opportunity to enhance and improve your employability skills through undertaking a work experience placement. You will be asked to reflect upon your work experience placement which will help you to identify and explore your transferrable skills. This process will enable you to enhance your CV and improve your job interview techniques and performance.

Module code: LAWS51955

Business Law And Commercial Awareness

Module code: LAWS51943

Property Law And Application

Module code: LAWS51948

Community Safety

Module code: LAWS51944

Administrative Law

Module code: LAWS51942

E-Commerce

Module code: LAWS51946

Criminal Law

Module code: LAWS51945

Digital Evidence Processing (Law)

This module will give and introduction to aspects of acquiring, processing, enhancement, manipulation and presentation of a wide variety of common digital evidence platforms; Imaging, Image processing, Video, Audio, Forensic graphics.Introduction to national guidelines and best practice for dealing with digital forensic evidence including issues around authenticity and integrity. Topics taught will include an introduction and discussion around current, new and emerging technologies, multimedia and software that currently exist within the forensic industry for the purpose of investigative functions.Practical elements will include using software for hands on experience of processing and preparation of digital evidence for investigation and presentation in courts, for example video evidence, audio evidence, forensic graphics and photographic evidence.

Module code: FORE50374

Company And Commercial Law

Company law regulates how companies operate in general. In this module you will have the opportunity to form a detailed understanding of company law and contemporary issues. This module will help you understand the company structure, corporate governance, incorporation, constitution and practical interrelations between key actors, such as shareholders, directors and other stakeholders. This module will provide you with the initial foundation on company principles, which will help you immensely if you are interested in the commercial field.

Module code: LAWS62045

Legal Advice Clinic

The Staffordshire University Legal Advice Clinic (SULAC) is a module in which you will be trained to put the law into practice. You will be providing free legal advice to members of the public and certain sectors of the local community, supervised by a qualified solicitor. SULAC is designed to give you a real-life experience from which you can compare, contrast and critically examine the role of law, lawyers and the legal process, as well as the wider context of human dynamics in practice and legal ethics. SULAC operates in various locations including a local prison and the Court as well as offering an online service via Microsoft Teams.

Module code: LAWS62056

Jurisprudence

The module introduces student to a range of jurisprudential theories. Students will examine the major theories relating to the nature of law – including questions relating to the purpose of law, theories of adjudication and the relationship between law and morality. Students will also examine theories of justice and rights. Finally, the module will introduce students to some of the critical alternatives to mainstream theories. Students will analyse the relationships between these various theories and any criticisms that could be made of them.

Module code: LAWS62055

Private International Law

This module will provide students with an opportunity to study the legal rules applicable to when English courts will accept jurisdiction to resolve cross-border disputes (question of jurisdiction). It will also deal with the question of laws that courts apply, in determining a dispute that involves a foreign element (question of the applicable law). It will also examine the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgment in England, as well as the recognition and enforcement of English court judgment overseas (question of recognition and of enforcement).

Module code: LAWS62059

Cyber Law

What has the impact of the internet been on existing principles of Law? How do we govern and regulate online activity, when data can be sent across national borders almost instantaneously? What opportunities for criminal activity has the internet created? How can our existing human and legal rights be protected in cyberspace? You will have an opportunity to explore all these questions on this module, which will introduce you to the exciting and fast-moving subject of Cyber Law, and the challenges of regulating a space we can’t see, but which has a huge impact on our lives.

Module code: LAWS62047

Artificial Intelligence Law

What do we mean when we talk about artificial intelligence? Should robots have rights? Can robots commit crimes? How should we regulate the use of artificial intelligence in society? These are some of the questions you will be challenged to consider in this module. You will be considering how the existence of technology which can make decisions independent of humans impacts on our understanding of fundamental principles of law, and learning about the legal principles, frameworks and regulations which seek to govern the use of artificial intelligence. This module is a Core Module for the Digital Pathway of the LLB and is also available as an elective on other pathways.

Module code: LAWS62043

International Human Rights

This module gives you the opportunity to explore the historical and theoretical background of international human rights, together with an examination of the contemporary and global challenges facing the world today. It will provide an insight into the UN human rights system and the application of this system to a variety of different scenarios. It will also provide you with an awareness and understanding of the intersectionality, complex and multi-layered nature of international human rights law.

Module code: LAWS62054

Human Rights

Can you see yourself championing important freedoms and liberties in challenging and controversial circumstances? You will explore important human rights such as the right to life and the absolute prohibition on torture. You will examine the scope of the right to liberty and the right to a fair trial. You will debate the boundaries of two human rights that sometimes conflict with each other, freedom of expression and the right to respect for private and family life. You will apply principles of human rights law to practical scenarios in the areas of medical ethics, employment rights and state measures designed to combat terrorism.

Module code: LAWS62053

Employment Law

The aim of this module is to provide the students with a practical knowledge, ability to critically analyse and evaluate the fundamental areas of law and policy relating to the employment relationship. The focus of the subject is people at work, their legal rights and responsibilities, and their relationships with others – employer, co-workers and other stakeholders.

Module code: LAWS62050

Alternative Dispute Resolution (Adr)

In this module you will explore the use of alternative methods of resolving legal conflicts. At a time when access to the court is difficult and often expensive, parties to a complaint need to have affordable and suitable alternatives to traditional complicated and legally complex litigation. You will examine the main methods of ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution), arbitration and negotiation with a close focus on mediation, its origins, development, use with a practical focus on the process of mediation and the drivers that bring parties to a mediated settlement. The interplay of the Civil Process and initiation of ADR through contract clauses and court stays will enable you to understand its pivotal role and understand why it is an underused method of resolving conflict. The very nature of the topic will review problem solving techniques and use a live legal problem scenario for students to attempt reaching a settlement and agreement between the parties. The skills encountered in this module are transferrable to many employment arenas and graduate opportunities.

Module code: LAWS62042

Mooting

Mooting is an opportunity to use and develop all the knowledge and skills already gained through your study of law in a real courtroom setting. This is your chance to test your ability to stand up in a higher court, put your legal arguments to a bench of judges and pit your wits against an opposing counsel. Mooting helps you to develop valuable skills, such as teamwork, research, organisation, the development of arguments and the articulation of those arguments. You will argue a point of law which was significant in the decision made at first instance in order to persuade the higher court to overturn that decision.

Module code: LAWS62058

Law Of Trusts And Equitable Remedies

Commerce and charities, taxation and family finance, wills and wealth management: The Law of Trusts and Equitable Remedies is a module that spans lots of different areas of law and human experience. In this module, you will learn about how equity adds fairness and flexibility to the common law and how trust can be used to solve legal problems.

Module code: LAWS62057

Dissertation

This Module allows students to undertake a piece of independent legal research and critical writing, in a related subject that interests them, under the supervision of a member of staff. The Module is structured so that students are required to present an assessed legal research proposal, which then provides the infrastructure for their Dissertation. During the first Semester of this Module, the Dissertation Tutor will conduct several sessions on how to research and write a law dissertation. Students are expected to engage with regular supervision throughout the process.

Module code: LAWS62049

Contemporary Developments In Criminal Law

Students will examine law, policy and theory that influence how strands of predominantly crime issues are regarded within the judicial system. Students will engage with practical subjects as broad as the growth of civil orders, recognition of coercive control in violence and human trafficking investigations, all of which now influence how evidence is obtained and regarded by the court. Students will also consider policy creation to deflect vulnerable offenders into restorative measures, training, and treatment. Each week we will examine a different subject and associated case studies. However, all the subjects are inextricably linked by human rights considerations, CPS direction and policing policy; all of which, lead to legislative development and strategies engaged by Government to reduce threat, harm and risk.

Module code: LAWS62046

Family Law

This module looks at how the law responds to the family and the individual within it. It looks at happy times: marriage, birth and sadder times: divorce and infertility. It discusses the desperate and dangerous situation: domestic violence and child protection as well as the safe and content. This is an area where the law has changed significantly in recent years and where more change is inevitable. Students will find a fascinating subject where their own experiences and views will be treated sensitively.

Module code: LAWS62051

Healthcare Law And Bioethics

If you are interested in the contemporary issues in modern healthcare which so often make headline news, and you would like to be able to develop an informed view, of both the relevant law and ethics, this module will help you to achieve that. From an employability perspective, this module will help students to develop analysis and critique skills as well as ethical understanding. The subject matter of the module is relevant for both prospective solicitors and barristers, as the syllabus covers clinical negligence and issues relevant to both the court of protection and family courts. ¿The module will also be enjoyed by students who are looking to go on to postgraduate¿Master’s¿or PhD study.¿ Students on this module will also develop and apply transferrable skills such as research, applying the law, awareness of current affairs, sensitive and¿non -discriminatory¿awareness of issues relating to sex, gender, sexuality and race which in addition to the legal sector discussed above could lead to careers in health authorities or other similar public sector organisations.

Module code: LAWS62052

Digital Law Project

Using any area of contemporary law, students will identify and analyse problems that can be addressed digitally in the chosen area, produce a report in the first semester on a proposal that uses digital means to replicate legal reasoning and legal thinking through production of a digital artefact.The artefact is not specified and could range from an online blog to an application for users to interact with and may be from a range of legal problem settings. Support and resources are made available in the research design and production of the artefact and although technology focussed, students with little previous IT experience will find this module accessible. It will enhance employability in an extremely competitive legal arena.

Module code: LAWS62048

English Legal System (Dl)

The English Legal System module will introduce students to the fundamental elements of the English legal system and help them understand where laws come from and how they are created; the people who work in the English legal system; and how both the civil and criminal justice systems operate.

Module code: LAWS41718

Contract Law (Dl)

In the module, students will examine the phenomenon of contract, which is the cornerstone of business and commercial life. Students will engage with the different elements of contracts, and also develop an understanding of what happens when contracts ‘go wrong’, Students will also have an opportunity to consider to what extent courts are willing to protect the individual freedom of parties to negotiate and contract with each other, and the subsequent policy and commercial implications. Each week, students will discuss a new subject and will examine client-based problem scenarios.

Module code: LAWS41717

Constitutional Law (Dl)

Are you curious about how the UK is governed and the key legal principles which form the heart of our democratic system? You will be introduced to the important Public Law principle called the separation of powers. You will explore the key developments of recent decades which have shaped the 21st century UK constitution. This means that you will examine practical scenarios regarding the role of the Supreme Court, the future of the devolution settlement in three nations of the UK, and the growing significance of human rights.

Module code: LAWS41716

Law In Practice (Dl)

What happens in a court or tribunal? Who is involved in the hearings? What rules govern the professional behaviours of lawyers? These are the questions that you will be exploring in this module. You will be introduced to the functions of different types of hearings in courts and tribunals, and the people who take part in those hearings. You will also gain an insight into the professional working practices of Barristers, Solicitors and CILEX Lawyers and the types of ethical issues they face. You will then put this knowledge into practice, by reporting on a court or tribunal hearing.

Module code: LAWS41719

Tort Law (Dl)

Tort Law covers a variety of different actions including: negligence, occupier’s liability, and nuisance claims (which often arise between neighbouring properties). ¿The subject matter of the module is relevant for both prospective solicitors and barristers as tortious problems are often litigated. ¿The module will also be enjoyed by students who are looking to go on to postgraduate¿Master’s¿or PhD study.¿From an employability perspective, students will also develop problem solving skills which are transferable

Module code: LAWS41721

Legal Skills (Dl)

The Legal Skills modules is designed to equip students with the core skills necessary to be a successful law student and legal professional. Students will learn how to find, interpret and use the law – such as statute and case law – as well as other relevant material such as journal articles.

Module code: LAWS41720

Administrative Law Dl

This module will introduce students to the primary elements of administrative law in the UK and enable them to appreciate how the constitutional principles of parliamentary sovereignty, separation of powers and the rule of law are realised. It will also introduce students to the law of judicial review and to the UK’s system of tribunals and public sector ombudsman. Finally, the module will facilitate students’ further understanding of the relationship between the European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998 and how the latter protects the Convention rights of UK citizens.

Module code: LAWS51956

Property Law And Application Dl

Property Law and Application is a highly relevant subject not only in the professional context but on a daily basis. Studying this subject will help you understand the legal concepts behind home ownership, rental of domestic properties, rights of way and other concepts. We will consider practical application of the law to problems and issues to aid your comprehension of a subject that affects us all.

Module code: LAWS51960

Research Project Dl

¿This module contributes to students’ employability by enhancing their¿problem-solving and research skills. For anyone considering an academic career it could be the first step in a research career. Key employability skills such as self-motivation, accountability, organising workload and meeting deadlines are built in as well as higher level research and writing.¿

Module code: LAWS51961

European Union Law Dl

Could you one day be working for a time in an EU Member State? Could you perhaps be employed by a business which is exporting and importing goods to and from EU Member States? You will explore the law on free movement of goods, an important aspect of the substantive law of the European Union. You will examine the institutional framework of the European Union. You will reflect on the power of the European Commission to take a case in the Court of Justice, in Luxembourg, against any state that has infringed EU law. You will develop your problem-solving skills by analysing a range of scenarios concerning the exercise by a variety of family units of their core EU citizenship rights.

Module code: LAWS51959

E-Commerce Dl

The contemporary business world around us is constantly being subjected to digitalisation. E-commerce law is the cornerstone of the commercial sector. This module provides understanding of the key legal issues which underpin the development of e-Commerce. The students will learn about selection of issues relevant to the development of e-commerce. This module deals with E-Commerce Law from both consumer and intellectual property perspective. This module emphasises on developing research skills by incorporating a wide range of resources, including state publications, EU Law and international law.

Module code: LAWS51958

Criminal Law Dl

The criminal justice system as we know it today is a combination of rules, traditional practices and statutes which have developed over several centuries to regulate behaviour and punish those who commit a crime. The law in this area can be exciting and thought-provoking, ranging from the most serious criminal offences, such as murder, to the most trivial of misdemeanours. Indeed, the study of criminal law is fascinating, yet it can also be challenging. This module aims to provide you with an understanding of various aspects of criminal law as part of your LLB. The module also seeks to provide you with the necessary skills to gain employment in the many agencies that make up the criminal justice sector.

Module code: LAWS51957

Law Of Trusts And Equitable Remedies Dl

Commerce and charities, taxation and family finance, wills and wealth management: the Law of Trusts and Equitable Remedies is a module that spans lots of different areas of law and human experience. In this module, you will learn about how equity adds fairness and flexibility to the common law and will discover the trust and how it can be used to solve legal problems.

Module code: LAWS62070

Human Rights Dl

Can you see yourself championing important freedoms and liberties in challenging and controversial circumstances? You will explore important human rights such as the right to life and the absolute prohibition on torture. You will examine the scope of the right to liberty and the right to a fair trial. You will debate the boundaries of two human rights that sometimes conflict with each other, freedom of expression and the right to respect for private and family life. You will apply principles of human rights law to practical scenarios in the areas of medical ethics, employment rights and state measures designed to combat terrorism.

Module code: LAWS62067

Contemporary Development In Criminal Law Dl

Students will examine law, policy and theory that influence how strands of predominantly crime issues, are regarded within the judicial system. Students will engage with practical subjects as broad as the growth of civil orders, recognition of coercive control in violence and human trafficking investigations, all of which now influences how evidence is obtained and regarded by the court. Students will also consider policy creation to deflect vulnerable offenders into restorative measures, training, and sex-offender treatment. Each week we will examine a different subjects and case studies. However, all the subjects are inextricably linked by human rights considerations, CPS direction and policing policy; all of which, lead to legislative development and strategies engaged by Government to reduce threat, harm and risk.

Module code: LAWS62065

Family Law Dl

This module looks at how the law responds to the family and the individual within it. It looks at happy times: marriage, birth and at sadder times: divorce and infertility. It discusses the desperate and dangerous situation: domestic violence and child protection as well as the safe and content. This is an area where the law has changed significantly in recent years and where more change is inevitable. Students will find a fascinating subject where their own experiences and views will be treated sensitively

Module code: LAWS62069

Employment Law Dl

The aim of this module is to provide the students with a practical knowledge, ability to critically analyse and evaluate the fundamental areas of law and policy relating to the employment relationship. The focus of the subject is people at work, their legal rights and responsibilities, and their relationships with others – employer, co-workers, and other stakeholders.

Module code: LAWS62068

Dissertation Dl

This Module allows students to undertake an independent legal research and critical writing, related subject that interests them under the supervision of a member of staff. The Module is structured so that students are required to present an assessed legal research proposal, which then provides the infrastructure for their Dissertation. The Dissertation allows students to develop not only legal research and writing skills, but also the essential employability skills of independent working, time-management, communication and planning.

Module code: LAWS62071

Company Law Dl

Company law regulates how companies operate in general. In this module you will have the opportunity to form a detailed understanding of company law and contemporary issues. This module will help you understand the company structure, corporate governance, incorporation, constitution and practical interrelations between key actors, such as shareholders, directors and other stakeholders. This module will provide you with the initial foundation on company principles, which will help you immensely if you are interested in the commercial field.

Module code: LAWS62064

Research Project

If you have an interest in a particular area of law and there is not a specific module on the topic, then this could well be the module for you. Flexible enough to cater to a myriad of interests (subject to appropriate supervisor), this module contributes to students’ employability by enhancing their¿problem-solving and research skills. For anyone considering an academic career it could be the first step in a research career. Key employability skills such as self-motivation, accountability, organising workload and meeting deadlines are built in as well as higher level research and writing.¿

Module code: LAWS51954

Academic Skills

What are the core differences between an essay and other types of academic writing? Why is important to make this distinction? How do I improve my own writing skills? In this module, we will be answering all of these questions and more. Law and its application across the justice sector is intrinsically connected to language.. We will be considering how language is adapted to suit a variety of audiences, whether that is writing an academic essay, or writing a formal letter.We will be examining the core features of legal English and its use across the justice sector, which will form the foundations for your degree and future career.

Module code: LAWS31318

Core Legal Skills

Module code: LAWS31319

Crime In Context

Module code: LAWS31320

Introduction To Critical Thinking And Argument

Module code: LAWS31322

Foundations Of Legal Knowledge

Module code: LAWS31321

Introduction To Principles Of Law

Module code: LAWS31323