LL.B. Law

This module will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and structure of the law of contract. It seeks to promote a critical and reflective approach to both the theory and practice of modern contract law, and in so doing, the ability to respond critically and analytically to the complex legal arguments espoused in the case-law. In light of this, the module also aims to facilitate your ability to engage in problem-solving through the application of case-law and statute to set hypothetical situations 

This module will enable you to develop an in-depth knowledge and critical understanding of the key principles, elements and concepts of criminal law. In this context, you will become familiar with the different ways in which criminal liability arises an in a range of contexts. Furthermore, the social and political context of criminal law will be examined with the view to explore the inter-connection between politics and law in this area of the law. Throughout the module you will also examine the relationship between criminal law, human rights and criminal justice. Moreover, this module will offer a critical evaluation of the key elements of the overarching triangulation between criminal justice, criminal law and the legal process. 

To study law, it is necessary to understand what the law is, where it comes from and how it operates and evolves. It is also important to consider how the law ought to be and, in particular, whether the law is socially just. This module will provide you with a foundational understanding of the English Legal System, its concepts, institutions and procedures. You will also examine the English legal system in relation to its historical, as well as contemporary, political and social context. Through different examples of social injustices and inequalities, such as gender, race, ethnicity and economics, you will be taught the theoretical and practical aspects of the English legal system. You will be given a basic introduction to legal terminology, legal reasoning, and legal method, which you will continue to practice and develop throughout your studies. 

The written law is often very different to the law in action - or what the law does. This module will introduce you to a range of contemporary legal issues, covering topics such as human rights, citizenship, gender, race and ethnicity, environmental justice and fairness, as well as controversies such as the ‘right to die’ and reproductive justice. Legal obligations are also contextual; they are dependent on the context in which they exist. Therefore you will also be introduced to the study of contract law and the law of torts in the wider framework of the common law of obligations. These areas of the law play a pivotal role in regulating day to day behaviour such as buying daily necessities or even walking down the street – acts that are equally governed by established social norms and customs. 

These are bite size modules designed to help you settle in and obtain core skills such as critical thinking, digital literacy, and sustainability. You’ll engage with contemporary, thought-provoking topics and issues whilst maximising your chance of success right from the start of your studies. Your Journey to Success at CCCU is compulsory and you then choose 2 more of these modules (from a choice of 8) in your first year.

This module will provide you with the critical knowledge and understanding of the legal rules and policy governing real property (i.e. land) in England and Wales. Throughout the module you will engage in a number of holistic and critical discussions of the age-old problems, paradoxes and choices confronting every legal and political system in the regulation of ownership of corporeal and incorporeal things. You will also examine the main theories on the question of ownership and distribution of wealth and seek to understand the choices that have been adopted in England and Wales. 

This module comprises two interrelated components vital to the study of law: Constitutional and Administrative Law. The former is primarily concerned with the key institutions and constitutional doctrines that provide a structure to the UK Constitution, including their functions and the relations between them and the individual. In relation to Constitutional Law you will analyse the historical and contemporary socio-political events that impact the functioning of the UK Constitution including the protection of human rights. In relation to Administrative Law, you will learn about and the application of the principles of judicial review to ensure that the decisions or actions taken by public bodies are lawful and the provision of redress for grievances. 

This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the key principles and concepts underpinning the study of the law of torts which occupies an important place within the common law of obligations in the UK. The module requires you to become acquainted with the basic elements and principles of tort law applicable to law of the England and Wales and to enable you to understand how tortuous liability arises in various contexts. You will be introduced to specific torts to assist them forming an appreciation of the ways in which they impact upon the individual as well as how they operate within a broader concept. 

This module examines conflict, what is understood by the term, how it manifests itself and what the general approaches to conflict are. You will be introduced to an analysis of the dispute resolution continuum and will be required to identify where and how through the different processes, dispute resolution is achieved. You will gain an appreciation of the historical development and current application of various dispute resolution processes, including litigation, arbitration, negotiation, and mediation. The module focuses on an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches to dispute resolution as well as the appropriateness of when to use them. In tandem with this theoretical understanding, you will also gain an important practical understanding of the theoretical aspects of certain processes available for resolving disputes within the English legal system, including: litigation and methods of alternative dispute resolution including arbitration, negotiation and mediation. The module will provides you with an opportunity to develop and practice some of the techniques of dispute resolution under the supervision of academic staff. 

This module identifies the legal frameworks regulating the relationship among three global actors: states, individuals and non state state entities (e.g. multinational corporations and international businesses). Throughout the module you will identify the sources of law that regulate these relationships by creating rights and obligations on the different actors. The module content also enables you to identify areas where there is no legal regulation and the problems that are associated with that legal black hole. You will be encouraged to critically examine both the potential, and limitations of this established regulatory system in the creation of a just, inclusive and sustainable world. Additionally, you will examine a range of pathways suggested by key thinkers and international organisations towards filling current legal gaps. 

This module aims to explore the ways in which law constructs understandings of vulnerable groups, as well as analyse the specific instruments for the protection of women, children, and other groups in vulnerable positions. Throughout the module you will develop an overview of the legal, political and philosophical issues pertaining to persons in vulnerable positions. You will understand, assimilate and critically evaluate legal arguments with respect to the circumstances that exclude such groups from the reach of the law. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of the underlying legal and political basis within the discourse of vulnerable groups and how it pertains to the overarching issue of access to justice. 

The module will enable you to develop skills of analysis and argumentation in an advocacy and opinion context. The module examines advocacy and opinion writing and their utility in the practice of law, providing you the opportunity to explore links between advocacy, writing skills and the practice of law. You will then be given the opportunity to showcase the skills that you have acquired in the form of moots and written opinions, enabling you to demonstrate a clear exposition of argument and an increased understanding of the legal profession and the legal system.

This module will build upon the knowledge of land law gained in the Second Year. Throughout the module you will move away from the more traditional approach to the subject be encouraged to to adopt a more critical approach to the study of Equity. To this end, you will develop a sound grasp of the rules, principles and concepts relating to Equity and Trusts, by looking first at the historical development of the principles of Equity before moving on to consider the more substantive law governing trusts. 

This module is designed to introduce you to the European Union Law, including its historical and legal development, its constitutional framework, the law-making process, the role of the EU institutions as well as the nature and effect of EU Law and its relationship with national law and its Member States. Throughout the module you will critically review the core EU constitutional doctrines of supremacy, direct and indirect effect and state liability. Further you will explore the structure and function of the single market (notably the free movement of goods, persons, establishment and services). Additionally, you will explore other key aspects and topics within EU Law, including EU citizenship, general principles of EU Law and fundamental human rights. Content in the module will also examine EU Law in a wider legal, socio-economic and political context and critically evaluate the current challenges, trends and developments of the European Union. We will examine the substantive and procedural legal rules, principles, and doctrines of the EU by also considering their relevance to the UK. We will examine the ‘Brexit’ process and explore its impact and effect both on national law and on the EU. Overall, the module will provide you with knowledge of EU Law and in-depth understanding of the fundamental doctrines, principles, challenges and trends of the EU legal order. 

This module builds upon the skills and information obtained throughout your studies in particular, the area of Contract law. As well as developing existing expertise and knowledge, you will have an opportunity to acquire expertise in new specialist areas which will be useful to you in the world of work. Throughout the module you will identify and understand the various principles contained in the Sale of Goods Act 1979, Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Law of Agency. You will then be able to apply the above principles to problems and reach realistic solutions. You will gain an understanding of the law relating to commercial agreements and will develop the ability to analyse and synthesise information from a number of primary and secondary sources, appreciating their relative value alongside developing knowledge and understanding of Commercial Law and related issues. 

This module covers the rudiments of company law and equips you with the knowledge requisite for corporate law practice. Throughout the module you will have the opportunity to critically examine the nature of company law and contemporary legal problems facing the company which is the most common business structure. You will also develop an in-depth understanding of the main legal principles that underlie the company as a separate legal personality. Further, you will learn to identify and apply the Companies Act 2006, Insolvency Act 1986 and other relevant legislation and case law to practical situations, enabling you to critically examine issues within company law and its relationship and application to situations which arise within the commercial and corporate world. Some of the key themes that run through the module include, corporate separate personality and limited liability, the company constitution, directors’ duties, corporate governance, member remedies, corporate finance, and insolvency law. Adequate knowledge of these areas is important for successful corporate law practice, as well as for career as a paralegal. You will also develop an understanding of the governance of large corporations, which could prove useful for future careers such as business or accountancy and management. 

This module will provide you with the practical knowledge and understanding of the interaction between law and employment relationships with an emphasis on contractual aspects of employment, and the effects of statutory duties imposed on parties. Throughout the module you will examine the law governing the employment relationship including the nature of the common law contract of employment and the statutory framework applicable to modern employment. 

This module will provide you with an in-depth critical understanding of the role law plays in the regulation of the family and the relationships this entails. Throughout the module you will develop a a comprehensive and critical understanding of the legal regulation of the family. You will be given opportunities to engage with both the substantive rules as well as with the socio-legal principles which underpin the various areas of family law such as marriage, divorce and the division of property, and children’s rights. In this way, you will be encouraged to adopt a more holistic view and approach to the study of family law. 

This module focuses on exploring and analysing the impact of technology on society and the response required by law and regulation to govern it. It will address the regulatory approaches adopted, covering areas within information technology often described as “internet law” (including electronic commerce, intellectual property in the online context, privacy, and data protection) and the communication aspect of the internet, particularly social media. Such an area will require addressing the subject matter from a domestic law lens and European and international initiatives, including examples from other jurisdictions. One key component will be the development and deployment of AI systems and the regulatory approach adopted by multi-stakeholders in the arena. Within each area, the module will explore the dilemmas and harms presented, the right approach to governance, whether reliance on self-governance or traditional normative frameworks is to be adopted, addressing emerging phenomena facilitated by the technology, impact on human rights and the ongoing debate on the extent of liability of platform providers. 

This module will provide you general knowledge and an understanding of the main branches of Intellectual Property Law as it applies in the UK, and where relevant the EU and internationally. You will examine the justifications for intellectual property law from a legal philosophical perspective alongside examining the various branches of law. The latter includes copyright, patent and trademark law and some other related areas (including the legal protection offered to confidential information and designs). As intellectual property law seeks to balance the establishment of rewards for inventors and creators and the needs of society to gain access to scientific, technological or cultural benefits, the module will include references to recent debates around the law, including the challenges it faces with the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

Within this module you will examine the interaction between medical practice, ethical principles and the law, and the fundamental legal principles governing the doctor-patient relationship. You will engage in detailed consideration of substantive topics including: medical malpractice and compensation of victims of medical accidents, mental capacity and consent to medical treatment, confidentiality of the doctor-patient relationship and issues pertaining to the beginning and end of life.