Overview

The Staffordshire University LLB focusses not only on giving students an in-depth knowledge of law, but also on developing in them the skills and competencies needed for the legal profession. To this end, the programme comprises of modules that provide foundational and specialized knowledge of law, as well as modules which aim to develop skills such as research, negotiation, public speaking, presentation, communication, and team work.

Modules

Year 1

• Legal English
• English Legal System
• Tort Law
• Constitutional Law
• Law in Practice
• Contract Law

Year 2

• Criminal Law (core)
• Property Law and Application (core)
• Administrative Law (core)
• European Union Law (core)
• Business Law and Commercial Awareness (optional)
• Introduction to the Law of Evidence (optional)
• Community Safety (optional)
• E-Commerce (optional)
• Work Experience (optional)

*optional modules are subject to availability

Year 3

• Law of Trusts and Equitable Remedies (core)
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (optional)
• Artificial Intelligence Law (optional)
• Dissertation (optional)
• Company & Commercial Law (optional)
• Contemporary development in criminal Law (optional)
• Employment Law (optional)
• Family Law (optional)
• Cyber Law (optional)
• Human Rights (optional)
• International Human Rights (optional)
• Jurisprudence (optional)
• Mooting (optional)
• Private International Law (optional)
• Digital Project (optional)
• Sri Lankan Labour Law (optional)
• Sri Lankan Company Law (optional)
• Intellectual Property Law (optional)

*optional modules are subject to availability

Admission Requirements

The minimum qualifications required for admission on the standard route are:

A) GCE Advanced Level

1. Sri Lankan: 3 passes or
2. Cambridge or Edexcel: 3 D passes or

And

GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English.

Career Opportunities

The Staffordshire Law Graduate will be able to enter the world of work with the unique advantage of having strong Legal Skills combined with the key skills of Employability, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. They will be fully prepared to pursue further professional training for legal practice.

Alternatively, they may choose from a wide range of career options and commence their careers as Legal Executives, Legal Researchers, Academics, Legislators and Human Resource Executives. These careers may take you to positions of responsibility and help you influence the advancement of our society.

Contact Details

+94 11 7 675100
http://www.apiit.lk
388, Union Place, Colombo 02