Bradford College

Subject Area Overview

Bradford School of Law

Bradford College has a long history of providing legal education which stems from delivery of A level law through to the Foundation Degree in Law and Legal Practice, delivered for the first time in 2008/9, and established degree programmes, as well as delivering law in other areas such as ILEX (Institute for Legal Executives), and CLC (Council for Licensed Conveyancers) courses.

This comprehensive College portfolio provides students with the opportunity to study full law programmes or just specific aspects of law, to study an academic course appropriate to their personal or professional needs.

This diverse range of legal education opportunities at Bradford College supports the College inclusiveness agenda, provides the widest range of opportunities to help students from the region, nationally and internationally achieve their potential and make a rewarding and positive contribution to their own communities (College Mission Statement).

Former students are now qualified as solicitors, barristers or are flourishing in legal careers. Rated first among regional Law Schools in the 2008/9 National Students Survey, our student`s benefit from robust academic standards and participation in extra curricular events including speakers, visits, mooting and negotiating competitions. Local and national businesses and law firms sponsor substantial prizes for our top performers, as they have been so impressed by the calibre of our students and the quality of our degree and professional courses.

Local and national law firms sponsor substantial prizes for our top performers, as they have been so impressed by the calibre of our students and the quality of our degree and professional courses.

In the National Student Survey of Graduating Students 2008/09, the Bradford School of Law boasted an overall satisfaction rate of 90%, a figure which is well above that of Law students at most other Higher Education institutions in the region. For the full national results visit www.unistats.co.uk

Career Opportunities: Law, Local and National Government, Public services, Accountancy, Marketing, Banking & Finance, Business Management, Human Resources and others.

Course Overview

This is a modular course which includes the study of the seven foundation subjects delivered within the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Council rules, together with English Legal Process and a small research project.

Course Structure

The course covers the SRA and Bar Council core modules, plus English Legal Process and has an independent study module.

Modules Covered

The course comprises nine modules:
Contract Law
Public Law
Criminal Law
Land Law
Law of Tort
Equity and Trusts
Aspects of European Law
English Legal Process
Independent study.

Teaching Methods

A mixture of lectures and seminars supported by informal discussions with tutors.

Assessment

Examinations, assignments, presentations.

What`s Next?

Successful completion of the course may lead to the Legal Practice course or Bar Vocational Course and work as a solicitor or barrister.

Entry Requirements

You must be either a graduate of a UK or Irish University or recognised institution of Higher Education. If your degree is not from a UK or Irish University or recognised institution of Higher Education, a Certificate of Academic Standing must be obtained from the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) or Bar Council.
Applicants whose first language is not English and whose degree was not taught in English will have to demonstrate sufficient competence in English to be admitted.
It is possible to have exemptions from Graduate Diploma in Law Modules. If, for example, you have studied a substantial amount of Law at undergraduate level. If you are  seeking exemptions, you must apply to the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) or Bar Council for a Partial Exemption Certificate before commencing the course.

NSS Results for Law 2009

The National Student Survey (NSS) is the biggest annual survey of final year students studying on higher education courses in England. Bradford College is proud to announce that our student satisfaction exceeds the national average in many areas of teaching and learning.

* 90% students were satisfied with the quality of their course which exceeds the national average of 81%
* 95% of students were satisfied with the teaching of their course, exceeding the national average of 83%
* 77% of students were satisfied with the advice and support received on their course, which exceeds the national average of 74%
* 80% of students were satisfied with the organisation and management of their course, exceeding the national average of 72%
* We boasted an overall student satisfaction rate of 90%, which is well above that of Law students studying at Universities in the region

Read more about our National Student Survey Results

Did you know?

We were delighted that the QAA's Integrated Quality and Enhancement Review (IQER), carried out in January 2010 concluded that they had 'Confidence' (the highest judgement possible) in the quality of our Higher Education provision.

For further details read the summary report