UWL LLB (Hons)
Law

This module develops a critical understanding of the legal framework in which modern companies operate and in particular it examines the nature, formation, constitution, capital structure, internal affairs, management and insolvency of different companies in the context of modern business practice.

The first aim of this module is to enable students to understand certain key aspects of employment law, including the employment protection given to individuals and what remedies are available if these provisions are not complied with. The second aim of the module is to build on the knowledge of contract law which students have studied at level one and to apply this knowledge in a practical context. The final aim of the module is to further develop the problem-solving techniques, including the identification and application of relevant law, which students have been introduced to whilst studying modules at levels 4 and 5.

The module will introduce you to the key areas in the law relating to Intellectual Property, including copyright, patents and trademarks.

This module enables you to understand the most common actions and procedures in civil litigation and practice (i.e. it provides context to the law already studied on the degree and complements the study of law, process and procedure  covered in other modules on the LLB such as contract law and the law of tort).

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the law relating to commercial and consumer law, an area which affects us all. The aim of this module is to enable students to fully understand and contextualise the legal principles relating to selected commercial and consumer transactions and how these impact on businesses and consumers.

This module will explore how human rights theory has developed (both up to and since) the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights. The expansion of rights-based arguments from Thomas Paine through to contemporary theory will be discussed, as well as the expansion in the international law of rights such as the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), and other international human rights treaties. Further issues include the rights of indigenous peoples and issues around global development and social justice. By the end of the module, you will have explored the specific philosophical and theoretical literature on human rights and have acquired an understanding of the historical development of rights-based arguments. You will have learned to evaluate a broad range of issues and contexts related to the national, regional and international human rights doctrines, their tensions and their application, to contextualise the issues of politics and morality to a given human rights question.

The module is a study of substantive principles and underlying theories of the Law of Evidence. The aims of this module are to enable you:

• to have a working understanding of the rules of evidence in civil and criminal proceedings
• to appreciate the effect of evidential rules on procedures and outcomes in litigation
• to understand (in outline) the historical factors that have contributed to current evidential rules, and to appreciate the context for modern adaptations including the political and social pressures
• to appreciate the rationale for the rules
• to critically analyse the application of the rules.

This module aims to introduce you to the twenty-first-century offence of cybercrime and the theoretical suppositions underpinning it. It explores the definition, regulation, typologies, methods, categories and patterns of victimisation. It also critically examines law enforcement, regulation and legal issues in digital forensic acquisition.

The module is designed to explore, examine and evaluate the core legal principles and concepts underpinning international environmental law, policy and its regulatory structure. This will be undertaken in the context of the wider political, ecological and economic issues. In particular, the core sources of international law (including EU Law) relevant to environmental protection, the international institutions engaged in its development, alongside the respective legal issues involved with implementation and enforcement of environmental crime will be explored.

The module provides an innovative approach to learning legal skills and culture by involving you in the practical legal and non-legal sectors within the community and the practical legal world generally. The module is both experience-based and academic; you will learn by engaging in practical learning activities. Your learning will be supported by competent supervision, guided reflection on learning, and classroom learning activities. The module culminates in the production of a full research project.

The study of Immigration Law will provide an excellent foundation for the further study of this complex and fast-changing area of law, which is political, economic and sociological. You will understand the rules which apply to a wide cross-section of the public and businesses in navigating a safe passage through the complexities of the ever-changing immigration system, for the purposes of leaving a country of origin, entering and staying in the UK, visiting, working, marrying, settling and acquiring citizenship or refugee status in the UK plus family relocation.

The module is a study of key concepts and academic views of Family law. The first aim of the module is to enable you to understand certain key aspects of family law, including understanding the nature of a familial relationship with particular emphasis on the concept of marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation. The second aim of the module is to build on the knowledge of family law and apply the same to the breakdown of a marriage, civil partnership and cohabitation with particular emphasis on domestic violence, financial provision for the parties and the welfare of any children. The third aim of the module is to further develop an understanding of certain family law concepts and the distinction between private family law and public family law, through case law and legislation. The final aim of the module is to develop the ability to identify and apply the relevant law to factual situations.

This module introduces you to the core principles of legal practice, professional ethics, and regulation, providing you with a foundation for effective undergraduate study and future employability in law or law-related careers. It aims to develop essential transferable skills including advocacy, client care, research, writing, presenting, negotiation, and teamwork. You will gain insight into how legal services are delivered and regulated in England and Wales, explore the ethical responsibilities of legal professionals, and consider emerging challenges such as corporate compliance and the impact of artificial intelligence on legal practice.

The aim of this module is to enable you to understand and develop knowledge of the commercial dispute resolution process in England and Wales. This module is divided into two parts. The first half of the module will concentrate on fleshing out selected crucial aspects of commercial litigation, such as selecting the appropriate commercial court, use of injunctions, role of evidence and aspects of foreign jurisdiction. The second part of the module focuses entirely on three alternative dispute resolution methods: negotiation, mediation and arbitration.