We'll help you develop core academic skills such as using electronic resources, planning and note-taking, communication skills related to essay and report writing and delivering presentations.

You'll learn to manage your time, prioritise tasks and manage stress, and become more confident in engaging with collaborative learning, debates, discussions and critical reflection.

You’ll study an area of interest related to your chosen future academic specialisation or area of legal practice interest.

You’ll work individually on your project, which could be a written report, a presentation and oral examination, a film or a series of blog posts.

You’ll undertake problem-solving learning, with formative feedback and support provided throughout, helping develop your self-confidence.

You'll be introduced to foundation legal principles and concepts.

You'll explore various fundamentals of law - including their connection with the English legal system - focussing on interesting and topical contexts, cases and principles.

We'll also cover the way the law is reported, how citations work and how to research cases.

You'll be encouraged to engage with the broader implications of law in society.

Drawing on examples from topical legal areas and legal practice, you’ll develop an understanding of the nature of common law and legal precedent within UK law.

You'll take part in seminars and group work to explore selected case studies and reports and find more information through reference resources.

You’ll be introduced to the legal system of England and Wales where you’ll build the foundations for any discussion of the law.  

You’ll study areas including the concepts of law, the hierarchy of courses, the criminal and civil justice system, and the doctrine of precedent. 

Get an introduction to the operation and fundamental principles of the legal system of England and Wales.

Discover the issues surrounding contract law, practical and ethical implications, and evaluate its operation within society.
You'll also appreciate the social, economic and political contexts, underlying policy issues and their impact.

You'll develop a practical ability to analyse cases and apply legal method and legal reasoning.

Content covers the Contract and Restitution elements of the Obligations Foundation of Legal Knowledge under the Joint Statement, required by the SRA and BSB for a QLD. It also covers the SRA Statement of Legal Knowledge for "9. Contract Law".

Develop the critical and research skills you need to study and practise law. You’ll focus on academic research skills, statutory and case law interpretation skills, legal writing and draft skills, courtroom skills, and mooting skills. 

You'll get an introduction to the case study format, legal method and the specific legal application of knowledge and general transferable skills under the Joint Statement as required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board for a Qualifying Law Degree. 

Learn about the operation and principles of England and Wales' legal system.

You'll explore institutions including the Crown and Parliament, central government, devolved institutions and the judiciary and principles of the constitution.

You'll look at how legislation is passed, government accountability, separation of powers, the rule of law and judicial review, plus any content specified by the SRA and BSB for QLDs.

You'll develop an awareness of the issues surrounding constitutional and administrative law, evaluate their operation within society, and appreciate the social, economic and political contexts, underlying policy issues and their impact.

This module covers the Constitutional and Administrative Law elements of Public Law as a Foundation of Legal Knowledge required by the SRA and BSB for a QLD under the Joint Statement, and relevant aspects of the SRA Statement of Legal Knowledge for "11. Constitutional law and EU law (including Human Rights).

You’ll be introduced to the fundamental principles of the European Union’s legal basis, and the important role that the supranational organisation still retains in the structure of law in England and Wales. 

 Get an understanding of the legal principles and issues relating to property and land law in England and Wales.

You’ll learn about property legislation, the conveyancing process, land registry, mortgages, legal and equitable interests.

In your workshops you’ll put the academic principles you’ve learnt into a practical conveyancing context, reflecting everyday conveyancer/client transactions.

This module is intended to be aligned with the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) areas of fundamental knowledge; specifically, SQE topic 9,12,23 relating to Land Law and Property Practice.

You’ll study the main principles of English criminal law and analyse their practical application. 

You’ll study subject areas including elements of offences, modes of liability, defences, admissibility and weight of evidence, special measures and cross examination. 

You’ll participate in seminars and workshops where you’ll be introduced to new legal topics to develop your understanding of complex concepts and practical skills relevant to the legal profession.  

Learn the main legal principles and issues of the English law of Torts.

You'll learn topics including negligence, product liability, nuisance, defamation and defences.

Your seminars will get you to consider how legal principles can be applied to real and hypothetical facts and get you to argue either side of a case.

The module covers the Tort aspects of the Obligations Law Foundation of Legal Knowledge under the Joint Statement as required by the SRA and BSB for a QLD, and the SRA Statement of Legal Knowledge for "6. Torts".

You’ll develop your transferrable skills and will learn to carry out independent tasks and research needed for a career in the law. 

You’ll consider how legal principles can be applied to both actual and hypothetical facts and enhance the relevant employability skills you’ll need in the legal profession. 

You’ll participate in workshops which will involve a combination of presentations, discussions, case studies, simulations, and group activities. 

We'll cover the law of equity and the law of trusts, covering the main legal principles and issues.

You'll learn about the difference between legal and equitable interests, the creation of express trusts, resulting trusts, constructive trusts and charitable and non-charitable purpose trusts.

You'll also look at trustees, fiduciary duties, the rights, remedies and powers of beneficiaries, equitable remedies, and such other content as may be specified by the SRA and BSB for QLDs.

The module covers the Equity and the Law of Trusts Foundation of Legal Knowledge under the Joint Statement as required by the SRA and BSB for a QLD, and the SRA Statement of Legal Knowledge under "10. Trusts and equitable wrongs".

You'll spend time working with an employer during the year, completing a project in the field of law, legal practice, or an allied area.

This will involve negotiating a project that meets the needs of both your employer or placement provider and Leeds Trinity University.

You'll then reflect on what you've learned from the experience.

The project you undertake should help you explore career pathways in politics so you can make informed and purposeful decisions about your future.

You'll develop and negotiate learning outcomes and assessment modes that allow you to apply theoretical understanding and practical work-based development to a chosen context.