If you're interested in becoming a solicitor, barrister or anything to do with the exciting world of the law, our course - accredited by Solicitors Regulation Authority and The Bar Standards Board – gives you the best possible start. You'll learn academic legal skills, but also how to interview clients, provide successful mediation and negotiate as a team, with opportunity to get plenty of hands-on experience, including working with clients, mooting and mock court proceedings, shadowing the Judiciary in Cumbria and Advocacy training days. On our foundation degree you'll gain the academic skills you require to progress onto the full degree programme. **Why Choose University of Cumbria** We’re a modern, practice-oriented, forward-thinking law school and our teaching staff are experts in academia and legal professional work. They’ll share their experience to give you a great insight into pursuing a career in the legal profession. Plus, we have received 100% course satisfaction in the 2018 National Student Survey (NSS) and came third in the UK for student satisfaction in the Guardian League Tables 2019. - Our law team consists of former practising solicitors and barristers with national and international experience - You’ll have access to the criminal courts for mock trials, presided over by real judges - You’ll have the option to do a placement in a local law firm or legal service provider so you get work-based learning - We have excellent links with local law firms and legal service providers and a strong working relationship with Solicitors Regulator Authority and the Law Society, which will give you vital professional insights, good placement and job prospects - Opportunities to use your academic skills practically via our Street Law project, in which you research and advise on real legal issues to clients in our local community - Our unique virtual Law clinic platform enables you to develop digital lawyering skills training, boosting your awareness and application of legal ethics, professional values and responsibility - Opportunity to work on international negotiation projects with students from international and European jurisdictions - You'll love our in-house mooting society and can take part in competitive mooting, both in-house and nationally against other universities and organisations, bolstering vital professional and courtroom skills - You’ll have the opportunity to participate in negotiation competitions – boosting your CV - Small class sizes mean we get to know you as an individual to give you personalised support - Through our Personal Development Planning you’ll develop employability skills, including support in CV writing You’ll study in Carlisle, only 20 minutes from Scotland in one direction and the stunning Lake District National Park – now a UNESCO World Heritage site ­- in the other, so you’ll never be stuck for something to do outside of your studies. Our philosophy lies in ensuring that you graduate with strong legal and academic skills with an applied understanding of the modern professional sector, so you can make a real difference in using the law to improving the life of others in our communities. Not only has our course earned a great reputation, but we’ve seen former students represent us in a number of prestigious national competitions. So, you can be confident that by studying with us, you're learning the right skills to become a big success in the legal world.

Foundation year - Compulsory modules: Essential University Skills 1, Contemporary Issues and the Media, Introduction to Policing, Criminology and Law, Essential University Skills 2, Families, Communities & the Criminal Justice System, Professional Practice in the Community. Year one - Compulsory modules: Legal Skills and Method, Legal Institutions, Law of Contract, Law of Torts, Public Law. Year two - Compulsory modules: Lawyers' Skills, Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity and Trusts, Law of the European Union. Optional modules (subject to availability and demand): Employment Law, Human Rights. Year three - Compulsory modules: Law Dissertation. Optional modules: Employment Law, Human Rights, Placement, Company Law, Law of Criminal Evidence, Family Law, Intellectual Property Law, Media Law, Medical Law and Ethics, Independent Legal Study.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: M101

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: Carlisle - Fusehill Street

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application. The Integrated Foundation Year programmes support your return to education and are specifically designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree but may not have all the necessary qualifications, skills or experience to join the degree in Year 1. Contact our Course Enquiries Team for more information.

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Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

EU	8760.0	Year 1
England	6125.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6125.0	Year 1
Scotland	6125.0	Year 1
Wales	6125.0	Year 1
International	8760.0	Year 1

These fees are for the first year only. For years 2 - 4, the BA or BSc fee will apply. Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.

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Fusehill Street
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Carlisle
CA1 2HH