Sheffield Hallam University offering qualifying law degrees recognised in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is a Higher Education institution based in the South Yorkshire city of Sheffield, England. The university is based on two sites in Sheffield. City Campus is in the city centre, adjacent to Sheffield railway station, and Collegiate Crescent Campus is about two miles away, adjacent to Ecclesall Road in southwest Sheffield.
The University is the sixth largest in the UK, with 30,000 students, over 4,000 staff and 650 courses. The last Research Assessment Exercise in 2001 placed SHU joint top amongst the newer universities.
One of the university's priorities is to promote regional wealth creation through enterprise and knowledge transfer. This commitment is represented at strategic level via the Sheffield First Partnership – a high-level public, private and voluntary sector partnership which exists to develop and implement economic and social strategies for the city.
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Graduate Diploma Law
Full-time and part-time
Our Law Clinic offers a legal service to students and staff
We designed this course for non-law graduates wanting a career in the legal profession.
It is also suitable if you are a law graduate without a qualifying law degree, such as: - a joint honours degree in law
- a law degree which is too old to be recognised by the Law Society or Bar Council
At the end of the course, you will have completed the academic stage of training required by the legal profession. You will be able to take: - the Legal Practice Course with a view to training as a solicitor
- the Bar Vocational Course with a view to being called to the Bar
This is a challenging and rewarding course. It is an intensive 36 week programme (full-time route) designed to give you the foundation of knowledge and academic law needed to be a competent lawyer.
During the course, you examine the key foundation areas of law which are:- public law
- European Union law
- law of contract
- law of torts
- criminal law
- land law
- equity and trusts.
You complete a research project in an area of your choice. For example, family law, medical law, law of evidence, company law and sports law.
You also:- examine the workings of the English legal system
- develop the key skills needed to become a lawyer including legal research, problem solving, critical judgement
- learn how to construct and present an argument about legal materials and how to evaluate the merits of more than one view
To apply for the full-time course contact the Law Central Applications Board. To apply part-time visit Application form for postgraduate, part-time and distance learning courses | Sheffield Hallam University
Visit our law web pages for more information about our courses, research, facilities and staff.
Graduate Diploma courses - Law course - Sheffield Hallam University
We have a vibrant and active student Law Society which offers many extra curricula activities such as mooting, debating and an annual Law Society ball.
LLB (Honours) Law
Three years full-time
UCAS code M100
2007 Nabarro moot final
This course satisfies the standards of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Council for academic legal training.
We include all the core law subjects needed by the professional bodies as well as law options. You can also study other subjects such as:- a European language
- psychology
- sociology
- criminology
- accounting.
Our Law Clinic is a free legal service to staff and Sheffield Hallam students. You can work with a solicitor on a case right through from the first interview with the client. This may involve representing the client at the County Court or an employment tribunal.
We are one of only a few universities in the country to offer the chance to work on real cases, though Law Clinic places are limited. For more information see Law clinic | Law | Sheffield Hallam University
You can also apply to spend a week in Brussels and Strasbourg and visit the European institutions including the European Commission, Parliament and courts.
We have a very active Mooting and Debating Society and members take part in internal and national competitions.
In 2005 our students won the Midland Universities mooting competition for first time mooters. They were runners up in the Oxford University Press competition 2006 and in the Midlands University Mooting Competition in 2008. We also have a new moot court.
It may be possible for you to study part-time during the day. Please contact us for more information.
LLB (Honours) courses - Law course - Sheffield Hallam University
LLB (Honours) Business Law
Three years full-time
UCAS code M225
Hard at work in our Law Clinic
This degree focuses on the commercial areas of law and is a qualifying law degree. It is fully recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Council. It also provides an ideal foundation for the LLM Corporate Law and Strategy.
You explore the basic principles of the law of England, Wales and the EU, and develop an appreciation and understanding of the principles underlying business and commercial organisations.
You develop:- the ability to take part in the decision making processes needed by an adviser in law and business
- an understanding of the theories and principles behind economic and political environments, resource management and business analysis
- critical, analytical and evaluative skills in the essential principles of business accounts, marketing and people management
- a specialisation in law and business with emphasis on the link between law and business in contemporary society
You may apply to spend a week in Brussels and Strasbourg and visit the European institutions including the European Commission, Parliament and courts. You may also meet a member of European Parliament for the region.
We have a very active Mooting and Debating Society and members take part in internal and national competitions.
In 2005 our students won the Midland Universities mooting competition for first time mooters. They were runners up in the Oxford University Press competition 2006 and in the Midlands University Mooting Competition in 2008. We also have a new moot court.
To learn more about our staff, courses and research, visit our law web pages.
LLB (Honours) courses - Business Law course - Sheffield Hallam University
LLM/PgDip/PgCert Corporate Law and Strategy
Full-time and part-time
This course addresses current corporate and legal debates and problems. You learn to present sophisticated analyses of ethical problems in management.
It is for people currently working in a managerial role in law, personnel, human resources or corporate administration in public or private organisations. It helps your career prospects and gives you a strategic understanding of the modern workplace from a legal and corporate perspective.
The course is also useful for recent graduates who wish to demonstrate that they have the skills necessary for a business career.
You learn how to view the connections between law and management, and decide how further research should be done. Academic theory can help clarify problems and guide solutions.
You also learn to recognise conflicts and ambiguities between law and corporate strategy, and make informed judgements about how to accommodate these. Plus you develop solutions that make a positive impact on the corporate strategy of an organisation.
Your studies allow you to develop original perspectives and theories on law and management, using current research and literature.
Our vibrant and multi-cultural student community is one of Britain’s largest and we are one of the UK’s most forward-looking universities with some of the best facilities. There is an excellent student support network with debating and mooting societies supported by sponsorship.
We enjoy good relationships with many major UK industries and professions and visiting speakers from commerce and industry present guest lectures.
Visit our law web pages to find out more about our staff, courses, research and facilities.
LLM/PgDip/PgCert courses - Corporate Law and Strategy course - Sheffield Hallam University
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Contact
Sheffield Hallam University,
City Campus,
Howard Street,
Sheffield
S1 1WB
Telephone: 0114 225 5555
Fax: 0114 225 4449
E-mail:
enquiries@shu.ac.uk
Admissions office
For further information please contact the Faculty of Development and Society, Sheffield Hallam University, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB, phone 0114 225 5555, fax 0114 225 2430, e-mail
fdsenquiries@shu.ac.uk
To apply for the full-time course contact the Law Central Applications Board. To apply part-time use the form below.
For an application form see
Application form for postgraduate, part-time and distance learning courses | Sheffield Hallam University
International students – see
www.shu.ac.uk/internationa
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Sheffield Hallam University offering qualifying law degrees
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