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LAA239
Land Law
This module provides an introduction to the nature of land ownership in England and Wales. It examines the conceptual framework for the creation, transfer and protection of estates and interests in land. The module begins with an explanation of key concepts and an outline of how land law has developed into its current form. It goes on to examine principles of registration of title, co-ownership of land, easements, freehold covenants, mortgages, leases and licences, proprietary estoppel and adverse possession.
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LAA239C
Cyfraith Tir
This module provides an introduction to the nature of land ownership in England and Wales. It examines the conceptual framework for the creation, transfer and protection of estates and interests in land. The module begins with an explanation of key concepts and an outline of how land law has developed into its current form. It goes on to examine principles of registration of title, co-ownership of land, easements, freehold covenants, mortgages, leases and licences, proprietary estoppel and adverse possession.
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LAA336
Company Law: Incorporation, Constitution and Control
This module will introduce the registered company as a unique legal and business entity, distinguishing it from other forms of business organisation such as the sole trader and the partnership. It will consider the nature and implications of the company as a specific creature of statute and, therefore, a legal person separate from its members and officers. The module will also clarify the legal procedures necessary for the formation of the registered company, the fiduciary duties of those who take it upon themselves to form such companies and the contents and contractual nature of the company¿s constitution. It will round off by discussing the role and duties of those who have the primary responsibility for managing the company¿s affairs, the board of directors.
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LAA337
Company Law: Governance, Rights and Liquidation
This module builds upon matters introduced in the first module ¿ Company Law 1 ¿ which is a pre-requisite for this one. The module will clarify the principles and structures of corporate governance, the concept of separation of ¿ownership¿ and ¿control¿ of the company and the rationale of the division of powers between the board of directors and the shareholders in general meeting. It will explain the distinction between the rights of members and the rights of the company as a separate legal person, as well as the rules governing the processes by which these may be protected. It will consider the consequences of disqualification for errant directors whose conduct may render them unfit to be engaged in the management of companies generally, and will also look at the role and responsibilities of other important officers of the company, such as the company secretary and auditors. Finally the module will deal with the process by which a company may be wound up and its existence brought to an end, paying particular attention to the role of the liquidator and the distribution of the assets of the company.
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LALM11
Property Practice
The aim of this module is primarily to enable students to appreciate the nature of a freehold residential conveyancing transaction, to be able to identify and deal with the steps in that transaction and gain experience through practical exercises of conducting a property transaction through the appropriate stages from taking instructions to completion and post-completion matters and considering any relevant planning considerations. Additional considerations which will be addressed include those arising in the context of residential leasehold transactions, sales of part and new-build transactions. Students will also undertake self-learning exercises in order to consider the issues arising upon the grant of a business lease, such as acquiring security of tenure, typical leasehold clauses such as repair, alienation and rent review, and the remedies available in connection with a breach of covenant and security of tenure, as well as well as planning issues generally, as required by the SQE1 examination.
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LALM13
Professional Practice Skills 1
Interviewing, matter analysis and legal writing skills are essential and integral to the course and to life within legal practice. During the course students will develop these skills using authentic, client and practice-based scenarios based on tasks they would be expected to undertake as a newly qualified solicitor. They will interview and advise clients in the context of core practice areas and will learn to prepare detailed and accurate attendance notes. They will conduct case and matter analysis and write letters of advice within all core practice areas covered on the programme.
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LALM14
Professional Practice Skills 2
Legal research, drafting and advocacy skills are essential and integral to the course and to life within legal practice. During the course students will develop these skills using authentic, client and practice-based scenarios based on tasks they would be expected to undertake as a newly qualified solicitor. They will conduct advocacy in core practice areas. They will undertake legal research and drafting tasks within all core practice areas covered on the programme.
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LALM15
Integrated Legal Practice
Interviewing, matter analysis, legal research, legal writing, advocacy and drafting skills are essential and integral to the LLM programme and to life within legal practice. During this module, students will develop these skills and more using authentic, client and practice-based scenarios based on tasks they would be expected to undertake as a newly qualified solicitor with a particular focus on specific areas of legal practice they might find themselves involved as a future legal practitioner but which they won¿t have experienced in Stage 1 of the programme. The module offers an insight into a range of wider practice areas, ranging from work carried out by high street firms to work carried out by firms of a more commercial nature.
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LALM16
Business Law and Practice
Business Law & Practice is designed to enable students to appreciate the nature of business media and business transactions, to be able to identify and deal with the steps in such transactions and gain experience through practical exercises from taking instructions through to completion of the advice. During the course students will deal with the legal and commercial issues raised by clients wishing to trade as sole traders, a traditional partnership, an LLP and as a private company limited by shares. Students will undertake authentic trainee solicitor tasks relating to establishing the correct business vehicle, personnel issues, raising finance, dealing with financial difficulties, taxation obligations, protection of the business vehicle, the regulation of commercial relationships and exit strategies.
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LANM11
Property Practice
The aim of this module is primarily to enable students to appreciate the nature of a freehold residential conveyancing transaction, to be able to identify and deal with the steps in that transaction and gain experience through practical exercises of conducting a property transaction through the appropriate stages from taking instructions to completion and post-completion matters and considering any relevant planning considerations. Additional considerations which will be addressed include those arising in the context of residential leasehold transactions, sales of part and new-build transactions. Students will also undertake self-learning exercises in order to consider the issues arising upon the grant of a business lease, such as acquiring security of tenure, typical leasehold clauses such as repair, alienation and rent review, and the remedies available in connection with a breach of covenant and security of tenure, as well as well as planning issues generally, as required by the SQE1 examination.
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LANM14
Law of Property
This module examines the fundamental principles of English and Welsh property law, including Equity and Trusts Law, and Land Law. In relation to Equity and Trusts Law, the module examines key principles and doctrines of equity and focuses, in particular, on the trust which is equity's most important creation. Every well-developed legal system seeks to enable property or funds to be held by one party, either for the benefit of another, or be applied towards the attainment or promotion of various purposes and to enforce certain obligations against the party holding such property. The trust is the vehicle through which this is done under English law. In relation to Land Law, the module provides an introduction to the nature of land ownership in English law and the conceptual framework of the creation and transfer of estates and interests in land. Particular attention is paid to estates and interests in land, registration of title, and co-ownership.
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LANM16
Business Law and Practice
Business Law & Practice is designed to enable students to appreciate the nature of business media and business transactions, to be able to identify and deal with the steps in such transactions and gain experience through practical exercises from taking instructions through to completion of the advice. During the course students will deal with the legal and commercial issues raised by clients wishing to trade as sole traders, a traditional partnership, an LLP and as a private company limited by shares. Students will undertake authentic trainee solicitor tasks relating to establishing the correct business vehicle, personnel issues, raising finance, dealing with financial difficulties, taxation obligations, protection of the business vehicle, the regulation of commercial relationships and exit strategies.
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LAPM19
Course Skills
Skills are essential and integral to the course. Skills appear throughout the course and will be practised and developed in both the compulsory and elective sections of the LPC.
Students are assessed throughout the course on a number of key skills. However, before they are assessed and have plenty of opportunity to learn and practise the skills required. This is through formal class contact (in the introductory block, or in the individual subjects), in their own practice time, their own reading and through supervised practice, where they informally practise skills with staff who give them feedback
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LAQ339
Land Law
This module provides an introduction to the nature of land ownership in England and Wales. It examines the conceptual framework for the creation, transfer and protection of estates and interests in land. The module begins with an explanation of key concepts and an outline of how land law has developed into its current form. It goes on to examine principles of registration of title, co-ownership of land, easements, freehold covenants, mortgages, leases and licences, proprietary estoppel and adverse possession.
