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Law (GDL) – (Grad.Dip.)
Oxford Brookes University
School of Law
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,082 - | ||
| Location: | Oxford / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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The Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) course enables students who have acquired a non-law undergraduate degree to complete the academic stage of legal professional education (CPE) in one year (full-time) or two years (part-time) in order to then begin the vocational stage of training as either a solicitor (Legal Practice Course) or barrister (Bar Vocational Course). The diversity of subject background implied in the GDL is well regarded by employers in the legal profession.
The Oxford Brookes GDL is renowned for its strong academic focus and its high calibre intake. The relatively small number of students (around 100) ensures a friendly and supportive learning environment and individual attention for students from their tutors. Guest lectures are arranged throughout the year to augment the lecture programme.
If you successfully complete the Oxford Brookes GDL followed by the Legal Practice Course (LPC) here at Oxford Brookes, you will be entitled to apply for the award of LLB (Hons)(Legal Practice).
Contents
Course length
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years
The first week of the GDL is an induction course which includes a study of the English legal system as well as introductory lectures in legal theory, legal writing skills and problem solving. There are also opportunities to explore the city with an Oxford guide and the week is concluded with a welcome reception in the wonderful setting of Headington Hill Hall. The intensity of the induction course leads to a strong sense of community within the cohort. The induction course is assessed on a pass/fail basis and must be passed before you can start the main body of the course.
The course content is largely prescribed by the Joint Academic Stage Board to fulfil the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. All students are required to study the following subjects:
* Contract Law examines the principles of formation, operation and termination of a contract together with a consideration of the conceptual background to contract law. The module covers the fundamental principles of contract law and provides a framework for tackling case studies and legal problem solving. It is assessed by an exam (100% of the marks) in January.
* European Union Law introduces the constitutional, administrative and substantive law of the European Union. The political development and legal nature of the European Union and its institutions are examined together with a discussion of the nature of European Union law. The relationship of European Union law with national law is also considered along with a critical examination of the administrative law of the European Union. The course is delivered by means of one unit of study during the first semester of the academic year and is assessed by an examination in January (100% of the marks). Students also submit formative assessment in November and sit a mock examination in December.
* Tort Law begins with an overview of tort law, which will be considered in the context of other compensation schemes and insurance. Students will consider the interests protected by the law of tort and the forms this protection takes, regarding both legal principles applicable and remedies available. The tort of negligence will be studied in detail, followed by trespass, nuisance and defamation. The growing influence of human rights law will be featured. Restitution will be introduced. Assessment is by an exam (100% of the marks) in June.
* Land Law considers the law affecting land and other forms of property and the interests and obligations to which they give rise. It deals with land registration, mortgages, leases, easements and profits and the law of equity and trusts. The course is assessed through an examination (100% of the marks) in March or April.
* Equity and Trusts considers what is meant by a trust and the requirements to set one up expressly. It also looks at how trusts may arise by implication and considers charities, the powers and duties of trustees, and what may amount to a breach of trust. It examines the process of tracing and concludes with an overview of equitable remedies. Assessment is through one piece of coursework (15% of the marks) in March and an examination in June (85% of the marks).
* Criminal Law examines the general principles underlying criminal liability and considers particular offences and defences. The course is delivered between September and Easter and is assessed by a piece of coursework in late November (15% of the marks) and an examination in March or April (85% of the marks).
* Public Law provides an introduction to constitutional law, civil liberties and administrative law. The module includes a study of the theories of the constitution, the rules that govern the exercise of state power with particular reference to judicial review, and the relationship between citizens and the state. The effect of the Human Rights Act 1998 and European Union law is considered throughout. The course is delivered following the January examinations and is assessed by an examination at the end of June (100% of the marks).
* Legal Research Project in Another Area of Law helps you to develop legal research skills while gaining knowledge and understanding of another area of law outside the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. The subject is chosen from a designated list set by the Law Department which may include employment law, discrimination law, family law, company law, commercial law, banking law, international trade law, evidence, alternative dispute resolution (ADR), intellectual property law and environmental law. The preparation of a 4,500-word essay with the advice of a member of staff will build on research skills acquired and practised during the first semester. Submission of the essay two weeks after the June examinations completes the course and assessment is based on the mark awarded for the essay, which equates to one unit of study.
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IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Admission requirements are normally a 2.1 honours degree (or equivalent) and evidence of a commitment to the legal profession.
English language requirements
Students whose first language is not English will need A-level English, or a TOEFL score of at least 100 (internet-based score), or an IELTS score of 7.0, or UCLES Certificate of Proficiency in English at grade B or above.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 100 |
Accreditation
Accredited by the Joint Academic Stage Board as providing the academic stage of qualifying for each branch of the legal profession.
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