Law at Essex Online isn’t like law at other places. We’re used to doing things a bit differently – and that runs through our entire course syllabus. We’re one of the only 100% online providers offering an LLB (Hons) Law with no requirement to travel to assessment centres or complete timed examinations.
Our programme is ideal for aspiring barristers and solicitors, as it will enable you to progress onto a Bar Practice Course and prepare you in part for the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). This course also incorporates practical assessments and real-life scenarios to help reflect the new SQE regime.
This academically rigorous course will start by covering the essentials of using online resources for your law studies. The second module in the English Law System, which will give you a robust basis for your future studies in a wide range of legal areas including:
- criminal law, burden of proof and proposal for reform
- legally enforceable contracts and the factors that render them unenforceable
- tortious liability, negligence and duty of care
- real property law, easements, covenants and mortgages
- public law, how the constitution works in these changing times
You will also have the choice of completing your studies with an advanced independent programme of research into a topic of your own choosing, or the option to specialise through specialist optional modules.
As well as gaining the essential knowledge for an exciting career in law, you will gain excellent critical thinking and debating skills, honed through regular discussion forums with your fellow students. These skills will prepare you for success in a wide range of related disciplines.