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    University Taster

    Law – University Taster

    1. 1. Prerequisites
      1. 1.1 Requirements to Pursue a Law Degree
      2. 1.2 Researching the Right Law Degree for You
      3. 1.3 Careers in Law
      • Module Review
    2. 2. The Principles of Law and the Legal System
      1. 2.1 The Origin of Law and Jurisprudence
      2. 2.2 How Laws are Formed and the Different Types of Law
      3. 2.3 The Difference Between Civil and Criminal Law
      • Module Review
    3. 3. Constitutional Law
      1. 3.1 Institutions of the United Kingdom
      2. 3.2 The Rule of Law
      • Module Review
    4. 4. Criminal Law
      1. 4.1 Actus Reus and Mens Rea
      2. 4.2 What is Murder?
      • Module Review
    5. 5. Next Steps
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    2. Law – University Taster Pre-16
    3. 1. Prerequisites

    Module Review

    Before committing to a life as a lawyer, it is important to consider whether a Law degree is the right choice for you specifically and whether you are interested in taking the steps required to become a practisingRehearsing the presentation, often by recording yourself or answering questions, to improve confidence and fluency. lawyer. We will also explore both the basics of a Law degree and what is actually taught at university.

    The Law is a complicated effort, and requires a high degree of analysis and understanding. Depending on the practice area and whether you work in a criminal or civil field, a lawyer may be handling incredibly large sums of money or helping defend a person’s freedom.

    This module will help you understand how these items are viewed, with the practical application often being very different, but this is reserved for the Solicitor’s Qualification Exam or the Bar Professional Training Course.

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