Studying Law at Exeter Dr Karen McAuliffe, Senior Lecturer, Director of Admissions, Law School

Applying to Study Law: Some Advice An excellent university offering a high quality, qualifying law degree Think about what type of law subjects you are interested in – do your research on the ‘research interests’ of faculty members What extra-curricular opportunities are on offer? Will they give you the edge in terms of employability?

Studying Law – Exeter programmes LLB (3 year programme – England & Wales qualifying) LLB European: (4 year programme – England & Wales and France/Germany qualifying) LLB with European Study (4 year programme – England & Wales qualifying) LLB International (4 year programme – England and Wales qualifying)

Structure of the LLB • 3 year programme 7 compulsory subjects as required by Law Society / Bar Council (210 credits) 120 credits of optional subjects (years 2 & 3) • Opportunity to apply for LLB (with International Study) in Year 2 Elite programme

Structure of the LLB programme

Research-led Teaching Leading law academics who extend the boundaries of knowledge make regular appearances in the media We engage with students and put them at the centre of all that we do

Research-led Teaching Leading law academics who extend the boundaries of knowledge make regular appearances in the media We engage with students and put them at the centre of all that we do Principal Investigator Dr Karen McAuliffe, Exeter University Co-investigators Dr Huw williams, Exeter University Dr Atina Krajewska, Cardiff University

Optional Modules Optional Modules can be chosen in Year 2 & 3 In Year 1 there is a choice between practical subjects such as Advocacy and Work Experience (Term 2)

The First Year Experience Academic contact hours - 10+ hours per week 3 hours of lectures in Legal Foundations 2 hours of lectures in each core module Workshops = 1.5 hours (‘virtual law firms’) Team development programme Students work in ‘Virtual Law Firms’ Personal tutor support / induction lectures Plus: a comprehensive series of over 80 law-specific career guidance seminars and presentations.

Employability at Exeter Opportunities to develop skills and enhance experience from Day 1: • Annual Law Careers Fair - November • Work experience, internships, volunteering Mentoring opportunities with senior alumni Exeter targeted by all major ‘magic circle’ law firms

Law School creates new practical learning spaces Sept 2012 The move of the Lasok Law Library into the £48M Forum Library development has enabled us to create: • a Moot Court for simulated trials and advocacy • boardroom ‘pods’ for virtual law firm meetings • a 250 seat space for student group, individual and silent study

Concept drawing of new virtual law firm ‘pods’ in the Law School

Concept drawing of new Moot Court in the Law School

A concept drawing of part of the new Amory Study Space

Pro Bono Opportunities Committed from day one to helping you build the right skills to develop a successful career The Law School offers the possibility of experiencing law from a practical perspective and making a difference: • Debt Literacy Project in local schools • Innocence Project • Community Legal Helpdesk

Debt Literacy Student Feedback Debt Literacy has definitely become a talking point whenever I meet firms and chambers. I have secured a number of mini-pupillages, with it as one of the main headings on my CV...” “I am currently applying for a job, and the more I write my statement to them about why I'm suited …, the more skills and insights I can provide from my experiences through the Debt Literacy Project! I'm so happy I was involved with it and it reached so many people.”

Community Legal Helpdesk Operates at Exeter County Court 3 days per week: • Student caseworkers run clinics for court users • Offer representation, support in court and help with legal processes • Regular weekly training on relevant issues • Develop skills & opportunity to see law from a different perspective

A law student ‘caseworker’ consulting her supervisor

LLB Entry Requirements LLB Law: • Typical Offer AAA-AAB; IB: 36-34 • Evidence of Literacy (GCSE English Language) LLB (European): GCSE English Language; GCE AL French /German grade A; IB French or German HL6 LLB Law with European Study: Minimum of GCSE English Language and GCE AS in a modern foreign language grade B

Grades Achieved! What next? Online resource to support students through the transition to studying law at Exeter University YouTube videos explaining everything from ‘what is a lecture’ to a detailed tour of the Lasok Law Library Articles on topical law/events at Exeter Law School, twitter feed and much more!

Making Your Decision An excellent university offering a high quality, qualifying law degree Think about what type of law subjects you are interested in – do your research on the ‘research interests’ of faculty members and the type of professional skills you wish to develop What extra-curricular opportunities are on offer? Will they give you the edge in terms of employability? Where will YOU be happiest?

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