Law LLB (Hons)

You focus on the role played by public bodies, exploring how the law impacts on the individual and the remedies available when powers of the state are abused. You examine the Human Rights Act 1998 and the significance of the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 1950 for the UK citizen, and explore the duties of public authorities to protect and uphold fundamental human rights.

This is a 20-credit module.

You explore the relationship between an individual and the state, focusing on constitutional principles relating to the UK and to the EU post-Brexit. The UK constitution comprises a series of powers and customs based on the traditional role of the Monarch. Much of this power is now exercised by Parliament and the Government, and this module explores the interaction between the organs of state. You develop an understanding of the key institutions of the EU and explore the relationship between EU and domestic law pre- and post-Brexit.

This is a 20-credit module.

Skills for successful legal study and success in either legal practice or a non-legal career are the focus of this module. You look at the use and sourcing of legal materials, legal research and how to tackle legal questions. You learn the fundamental processes of legal reasoning beginning with the doctrine of judicial precedent, followed by an examination of judicial approaches towards interpreting statute. You learn the key skills of the lawyer in practice, enabling you to identify and practice the necessary skills for the conduct of cases including the preparation and presentation of arguments.

Develop the knowledge, skills and competencies that underpin the practice of law in the modern world. You consider what lawyers do, how law firms operate and how they respond to the unpredictable context of the fourth industrial revolution. You examine the internal and external factors that challenge the future provision of legal services and develop employability skills through practical exercises.

All contracts are agreements but not all agreements are contracts, therefore it’s essential to identify the elements which distinguish purely informal agreements from those which are enforceable in law. You examine a number of issues that may arise once a contract is made, for example one party might change their mind, one party may have misled the other, property delivered may be defective, or one party may not perform the contract in whole or in part. In each case the law of contract has established principles for allocating responsibility.

This is a 20-credit module.

You explore a range of civil causes of action which fall within the scope of the law of tort, and study the theoretical underpinning and principles of a number of torts, and undertake guided research in specified areas to identify the relevant law. The important tort of negligence is considered in detail and in the context of an ever-rising number of personal injury claims, together with a number of other forms of tortious liability.

This is a 20-credit module.

You are introduced to the nature and scope of the criminal law and elements of criminal liability. You study key specific criminal offences, including murder, manslaughter, non-fatal offences against the person, theft and related offences, inchoate offences and modes of participation, and learn about important defences to criminal conduct.

This is a 20-credit module.

Statutory provisions and common law principles which are concerned with the regulation of the employment relationship are examined in this module. You study the contract of employment, and statutory employment rights, and discrimination in terms of sex, race,?disability, age?and equal pay. You consider collective bargaining, trade union law, industrial conflict, and practical elements, such as drafting claim forms.

This module focuses on personal and professional development planning by encouraging self-evaluation, self-reflection, and development of key transferable skills. You engage with practitioners in law and other relevant professions (including non-legal professions), who provide insight into their work, and you learn about professionalism and legal ethics, which prepares you for the challenges of professional life. You develop research and academic writing skills and to take a more critical approach, in preparation for your research project/dissertation in your final year.

Land law is one of the foundations of legal knowledge. No one piece of land is the same as another and although in history land law is about large interests, the subject changed in the 20th century as the owner-occupier replaced the landlord as the dominant figure and, in the later part of the century, the owner-occupier couple replaced the single, usually male, owner. Compulsory land registration is now in the process of completing the transformation of the subject and it is predominantly co-owned, registered land, which is the focus of the subject, other forms being used to point out differences rather than as a norm.

The Law of Equity and Trusts developed as a doctrine in order to provide justice in cases where the common law did not provide an adequate solution. It also operated to prevent individuals from behaving unconscionably by insisting on a strict application of the common law, to the detriment of another person. One of the most fundamental creations of equity is the trust, whether express, implied, or constructive. Whilst an express trust enables individuals to make provision for chosen individuals or charities, either as lifetime gifts or by Will on death, an implied or constructive trust protects the rights of beneficiaries who would otherwise be left without a remedy as a result of another person’s unconscionable behaviour. Equity also sets the legal framework in which wider remedies such as proprietary estoppel, lapse, tracing assets, equitable damages, liens, specific performance, injunctions, and other doctrines operate which are not within the scope of those provided by the common law. It continues to develop as a doctrine.

This is a 20-credit module.

Gain academic credit for participating in work experience related to criminology, criminal justice and sociology. You may find your own work experience (subject to approval from your module tutor) or you can take advantage of work experience opportunities offered as part of the module.

Work experience must be performed to an agreed job description and person specification for a minimum of 60 working hours. To take part you must complete a DBS check, along with any other security checks required by your work experience provider. You must also agree to and sign a legal agreement outlining the obligations of yourself, the University and the work experience provider. Alongside your work experience you explore employability issues and skills through a number of interactive workshops led by professionals from within and outside the University.

This module has limited places and participation is subject to a selection process involving an application, shortlisting and interview.

Together with the Constitutional Principles of the UK and the EU, this module provides you with the coverage of one of the seven foundations of legal knowledge. You are introduced to substantive legal provisions of EU law and build upon the general constitutional and legislative structure of the European Union studied previously. You also explore EU competition law and EU external relations with the rest of the world.

You conduct an in-depth, self-directed and self-managed research project on a selected substantive area of law. You develop comprehensive knowledge and understanding of your chosen topic and develop your academic and transferable skills to a high level.

Together with the Constitutional Principles of the UK and the EU module, this module ensures coverage of one of the seven foundations of legal knowledge. You are introduced to the substantive legal provisions of EU. In addition, you will explore EU competition law and EU external relations with the rest of the world.

This is a 20-credit module.

You explore the rights of parents, which have been of prime concern but modern developments, particularly those resulting in the Children Act 1989 have stressed the rights of the child and the responsibilities of parents and others taking the place of parents.

You explore the formation and dissolution of formal relationships between adults together with a consideration of other aspects of these relationships.

In respect of each formal relationship, you consider how the law regulates the interaction of the parties, defining their rights and responsibilities. ed. You also examine the suitability of the remedies available in the context of domestic abuse in formal and informal relationships.

You examine the principles of international business law, its history, evolution and current challenges. You examine the purpose and objectives of the regulation of international trade relations based on the philosophies and theories that influence such relations. You develop an understanding of the substance of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) covered agreements and how these apply to disputes arising from the violation of WTO agreements.

This is a 20-credit module.

This is your opportunity to gain valuable practical experience offering advice to members of Teesside’s wider community in different areas of law. Under the supervision of the director of clinical legal education, you work on live client cases, developing practical legal skills and competencies. You also have the opportunity to be involved in other legal projects during your time in the Law Clinic. You can take this module across the year (40 credits) or in either semester (20 credits).

You focus on the law of evidence in both civil and criminal spheres. You examine key aspects of the admissibility of evidence at trial and explore the practical and theoretical implications of the rules.

This is a 20-credit module.

You focus on aspects of criminal and civil litigation and the processes involved in various stages of the procedure. You develop an in-depth understanding of the procedural rules, and an ability to communicate complex processes and factors when presenting material in civil and criminal proceedings.

You explore the medical professions and move on to liability within medical law, mainly by means of medical negligence. Increasingly important are the issues related to criminal responsibility both of medical practitioners and of those with medical conditions. These issues will be considered along with those relating to birth and death, assisted reproduction and suicide and other topical areas of debate. Significant issues are relevant to every area, in particular the issue of personal autonomy and consent to treatment, and the legal positions of those with and without capacity are considered.

This is a 20-credit module.

You apply and develop your understanding of welfare and immigration law and explore an extensive range of issues faced by citizens in the welfare state, particularly in the context of the societal change brought about by the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the growing struggles resulting from the Covid-19 global pandemic.

This is a 20-credit module.

Wills and Probate involves complex questions relating to Wills, trusts and the extent to which individuals can control the devolution and ownership of their assets after death. Many of the issues raised on this module relate to practical, real-life situations and this is reflected in the fact that students will be required to solve difficult and complex legal problems in seminars and in their assessed work.

This is a 20-credit module.