17 September 2024

Updated Entry Requirement section:

Old:

Course Transfers

Transfers from the courses “Law with French“ and “Law with German” to Straight Law (LLB 3 Years) or Law with Year Abroad in English (LLB 4 years) will not be normally allowed. Transfers will be allowed under highly exceptional circumstances, subject to satisfactory attendance requirements and academic performance (an average of 65 in the First Year exam results is the minimum requirement).

This Policy guides decisions by the Director of Undergraduate Studies and the Director of International Programmes with respect to transfer requests from the courses “Law with French” and “Law with German” to Straight Law (LLB 3 Years) or Law with Year Abroad in English (LLB 4 years).

Transfer requests will be granted on a highly exceptional basis, and will be based on the following criteria:

1. Threshold: an average of 65 in the 1st Year exam results is required for transfer requests to be considered, AND

2. Attendance: a good attendance record is required for transfer requests to be considered.

In terms of timing, transfer requests can only be considered when all the 1st Year results are finalised by the Academic Board, which could mean September in case of one or more resits.

New:

Course Transfers

We do not allow course transfers from our Law with French Law and Law with German Law degrees to the LLB Law degree (3 or 4 Year). We may only consider a transfer request in exceptional cases from students who have performed well in their first year of studies.

Updated Module section:

Replaced Year One module text ‘Understanding Law in Context’:

This module will provide you with a sound introduction to the study of Law at Warwick. It aims to explore the meaning of Law in Context as a concept and approach. It will incorporate an understanding of English legal method within the institutional context of the English legal system and engage with the importance of legal theory in this respect. You will gain a critical overview of the machinery of justice at the heart of the English legal system, become familiar with fundamental legal techniques and develop an understanding of law and theory. All subjects will be taught primarily through participatory and problem-based exercises in workshops and seminars (of approximately 20-25 students) where you will have the opportunity to test and develop the fundamental legal knowledge and core skills necessary throughout your studies.

With:

On this Module you will deepen your knowledge of the institutions of the English Legal System while developing the critical skills vital to succeed in a Warwick Law Degree. The Module explores 'Law in Context' as a concept and approach. You will gain a critical overview of the machinery of justice at the heart of the English legal system, become familiar with fundamental legal techniques and develop an understanding of law and theory. It will incorporate an understanding of English legal method with a focus on developing your skills in reasoning, argumentation and research. All subjects will be taught primarily through participatory and problem-based exercises in workshops and seminars (of approximately 20-25 students) where you will have the opportunity to test and develop the fundamental legal knowledge and core skills necessary throughout your studies.

Below Year Two after:

If you are thinking of becoming a barrister or seeking qualification as a lawyer in other jurisdictions, which recognise the Warwick law degree, you will be advised to take the Foundations of EU Law module in your second year (subject to Bar Standards Board requirements).

Added:

The new Solicitors Qualifying Examination(SQE) does not require you to complete a minimum number of core law subjects. You can make your own decisions as to which options to choose to support your professional qualification. We will advise you if there are any modules we think would benefit you in future professional study.

Below Year Four after:

If you are thinking of becoming a barrister or seeking qualification as a lawyer in other jurisdictions, which recognise the Warwick law degree, you will be advised to take the Law of Trusts module in your final year (subject to Bar Standards Board requirements). Otherwise, you may choose from the optional modules available.

Added:

The new Solicitors Qualifying Examination(SQE) does not require you to complete a minimum number of core law subjects. You can make your own decisions as to which options to choose to support your professional qualification. We will advise you if there are any modules we think would benefit you in future professional study.