Comments about LLM Employment Law - At the institution - Nottingham - Nottinghamshire
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Objectives
With increasing UK and EU regulation and development of the common law, Employment Law is a key area of commercial law. In addition to that there is considerable common law and regulation in the field of health and safety at work. It is a rapidly changing and intellectually stimulating area that is important both for the would-be practitioner and the academic lawyer. Employment law affects virtually all working people (much of the law in this area is also relevant to the self-employed too) and is fast-changing, with political, economic and socio influences and implications. The course is offered as a Single, Joint or Major/Minor LLM.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements A good degree in law, or a degree in another discipline, plus either the CPE or GDL conversion qualifications, are normally required. However, applicants from other disciplines will be considered in appropriate circumstances. It is important that all international Law students speak, write and understand English well. Students can assess their fluency by taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). For entry onto the LLM programmes a minimum level of 6.5 is required for IELTS, or a TOEFL written score of 580 or TOEFL computer based score of 237. If applicants do not meet the language entry requirements, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are available through our Nottingham Language Centre prior to the start of the Masters programmes.
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Academic title
LLM Employment Law
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Course description
Modules
The LLM programmes consist of two common modules: Legal Research and Writing, and the dissertation. Students select seven modules depending on their interests.
Currently there are four modules in this area (of which you can choose three, as two of the modules have an overlapping syllabus) which enable you to acquire an LLM with either Employment Law as a minor subject, a major subject, or a joint subject by combining it with one of the other subject specialisms.
Course content
The LLM programmes consist of the following two common modules.
-Legal research and writing: This module is designed to develop the special legal research and writing skills that students will need to complete the assessments. It provides an opportunity to examine research methodologies, academic writing and library and information skills.
-Dissertation: The Law School provides a supportive environment for students to carry out a major but focussed individual research project. Students wishing to achieve a Masters degree are required to submit a dissertation of 18,000 to 20,000 words on a suitable topic of their choice. Students select seven modules depending on their interests.
-The course modules cover both UK and EU law and the specific contexts of sport and health working relationships.
How do you study?
A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed as appropriate to each module and aims to enhance contextualised skills of research and writing. The methods employed include lectures, seminars and workshops. The seminars allow you to examine topics in-depth through the discussion of papers presented during seminars. Although the primary focus is on individual independent study you may have an opportunity to work in groups within seminars.
Assessment
With the exception of the dissertation and the Legal Research and Writing module, which is assessed by the submission of a research proposal, the modules for the LLM programmes are assessed by means of a 4,000 word piece of work. These could be discursive essays, reports, case studies or problem scenarios.
Resources and facilities
Teaching is normally held at the city site of Nottingham Trent University, and utilises all the facilities available to students, including a well stocked library with electronic access.
Study routes
The course is one year full-time and runs from September to September. A part-time route of study is also available.
