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Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons)

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Delivery & Mode of Study

On Campus. Full Time or Part Time.

Language of Instruction

English

Credits

240 ECTS.

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Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons)

Introduction

The LLB at UCLan Cyprus is a degree that can provide you with the basis to undertake the next stage of training as a barrister (the Bar Professional Training Course) or in becoming a solicitor in England and Wales.

The LLB has also been recognised as a qualifying law degree by the Cyprus Legal Council and was recently re-validated by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA).

Exclusive in Cyprus, LLB graduates from UCLan Cyprus shall obtain the same qualifying law degree, with identical rights, privileges and entitlements, as any LLB graduate from an English or Welsh university. As a result, our graduates will have the opportunity to sit their professional law exams in London, for instance, without having to return to university in order to obtain a qualifying law degree first. During these challenging economic times, globally, it is important to know that an English qualifying law degree is accepted by (law) professional bodies in a number of different countries around the world, including Cyprus and other countries of the Commonwealth.

The course, unique to Cyprus, blends the English legal heritage with current English and Cyprus law. For the benefit of our local students, education on the two systems is combined within the modules and, in those instances, where the law is very different, separate Cyprus law modules are provided.

Thus, our local students will graduate not only with an outstanding knowledge of both English and Cyprus law, but also have knowledge of all legal terminology in both English and Greek. It is important to note that the course has been designed in such a way so that students can avoid, if they want, all instruction in Cyprus law, be taught entirely in the English language and follow a regular English LLM curriculum.

Conscious of Cyprus’ continued international outlook and the increasing transnationalisation and modernisation of legal relations, modules are offered in the commercial, corporate and business fields of the law at various levels of the curriculum. European and International Law is well served with multiple modules covering all aspects of EU law, human rights, public and private International Law. The national level including in England & Wales and Cyprus, is also studied in all areas of the law.

Our Law graduates are highly sought after, and you will find our alumni working as advocates in Cyprus, barristers or solicitors in the UK, or legal professionals around the world. You will develop skills that are attractive to a range of employers, in a variety of roles in addition to advocate, solicitor or barrister: executive director, business leader, compliance officer, teacher, academic, researcher, civil society representative, policymaker, civil servant, etc.

Note on modules and instruction in relation to Cyprus Law: For modules that are concerned with the law in Cyprus, significant emphasis is placed on Greek terminology. These are all optional modules. In addition to these modules, instruction is offered also in the following subjects: Cyprus mooting skills; Cyprus Employment Law; Cyprus Contract Law; Cyprus Criminal Law; Cyprus Law of Torts; Cyprus Family Law and Cyprus Company Law. The modules are extra-curricular, do not count towards the final LLB, are taught in Greek, and are only available when there is sufficient demand.

Student Experience.

A wide range of extra-curricular activities have proved very popular with the students. These include Mooting & Debating competitions, the Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (Vienna), Guest Lecture Series, conferences, Law Fairs and Model United Nations events, of great benefit to the students in gaining significant knowledge and understanding of the practical implications of the law.

Find our discussions at our Law Blog here.

Professional Development

The School benefits from collaborations for certification and/or professional recognition for short courses or specialised modules, leading to academic or professional credits:

  • The LLM module in International Commercial Mediation leads to the professional qualification of mediator recognised by the UK Civil Mediation Council (through the course provider) and the Ministry of Justice and Public Order of the Republic of Cyprus, subject to applicable requirements.
  • The LLM module International Commercial Arbitration is yet another specialised module recognised professionally by the UK Chartered Institute of Arbitrators at Associate level, allowing successful participants to use the post-nominal letters ACIArb.

A range of professional courses at the School are offered to professionals, practising lawyers, accountants and professional service providers, management and senior employees at small and medium sized businesses but also advanced students in law, finance and business, accountancy, and cognate academic disciplines.

Check our Law Academy here.

Introductory courses or Fundamentals are also available for undergraduate students on a recurrent basis, including fields such as Dispute Resolution, Anti-Money Laundering, and Counter-Terrorist Financing. Contact the School of Law to enquire more information.

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Career

Career Opportunities

Graduates will hold substantive legal knowledge and key transferable skills valued highly by employers. Law graduates are highly employable in a wide-range of careers: legal profession; public and private sector administration and management; advisory services; ancillary legal professions; legal enforcement and regulation services; business, banking, insurance and financial services; primary, secondary and tertiary education.

To help students, graduates and alumni in their professional development and career achievements, the School of Law proposes enhanced professional development opportunities.

Solicitor


Providing legal advice, drafting documents, and representing clients in civil or criminal cases.

Barrister


Representing clients in court, providing specialist legal advice, and advocating in trials.

Legal Consultant


Advising businesses or individuals on legal matters, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Corporate Lawyer


Specializing in corporate law, handling mergers, acquisitions, contracts, and business disputes.

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Overview

Course Benefits

Accreditation by Professional Bodies in UK & Cyprus


The LLB at UCLan Cyprus is a degree that can provide you with the basis to undertake the next stage of training as a barrister (the Bar Professional Training Course) or in becoming a solicitor in England and Wales.

The LLB has also been recognised as a qualifying law degree by the Cyprus Legal Council.

Critical Thinking & Analytical Skills


Develops the ability to analyze complex legal issues, interpret statutes, and apply legal reasoning.

Strong Legal Foundation


Provides comprehensive knowledge of key legal principles, including contract law, criminal law, constitutional law, and more.

Strong Communication Skills


Enhances written and oral communication skills, essential for drafting legal documents and presenting cases or arguments.

Global Career Opportunities


Prepares graduates for legal practice or related roles in various jurisdictions, including international law and human rights.

Pathway to Specialization


Provides the groundwork for specialization in areas such as family law, environmental law, corporate law, or intellectual property law through further study or training.

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Course Visual Content

LLB (Hons) Law student Joya Lahoud talks about her story.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Programme Modules per Year

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

Learning Outcomes

A1. Identify sources of English Law (and Cypriot law, where appropriate) and explain how domestic law is created and developed, and its relationship to the EU.
A2. Explain the structure and functions of the institutions within which law is administered and the personnel who practice law.
A3. Articulate and apply knowledge of the ‘foundations of legal knowledge’ in a variety of contexts.
A4. Articulate and apply knowledge of specialised areas of law that build on foundational subjects and skills.
A5. Identify and explicate a range of legal concepts, principles and rules of English Law (and Cypriot Law, where appropriate) and demonstrate how they relate to one another in particular areas.

B1. Locate, research, cite, and analyse law from a variety of primary and secondary sources.
B2. Communicate legal ideas and arguments appropriately both orally and in writing.
B3. Apply legal knowledge to analyse complex legal situations and problems.
B4. Apply mnemonics, such as IRAC and APWP, to produce coherently organised legal arguments.
B5. Adopt appropriate roles and apply advocacy skills necessary for effective engagement in a moot.
B6. Plan and execute an independent legal research project.
B7. Make personal judgements based upon a critically informed analysis of an area of law in question.

C1. Identify limitations in the application of legal principles and evaluate critically areas for reform.
C2. Identify relevant legal issues from a factual scenario or general question.
C3. Make reasoned choices between alternative legal solutions and draw logical conclusions.
C4. Break complex problems down into smaller, more manageable, units for analysis and decision.
C5. Synthesise a range of material into a coherent whole and distinguish that which is irrelevant.
C6. Read and assimilate information from complex legal texts.

D1. Conduct efficient searches of legal data bases and web-based sources to locate up-to-date and relevant information.
D2. Produce, and manipulate, word-processed text using a range of formats and present information in a form that meets academic and professional expectations and conventions.
D3. Identify, and formulate clearly, issues for research.
D4. Work independently and participate/lead group and team-based tasks, problems solving, and discussions.
D5. Organise, plan, prioritise, and manage time and tasks effectively and work to agreed deadlines.
D6. Maintain a critical distance from your own ideas and arguments.

Admissions

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for this programme are:

Requirement 1


Apolytirion or High Schoof Leaving Certificate, or 96 A' Level points in relevant subjects.

Requirement 2


Proof of English Language knowledge to a score of at least IELTS 5.5, or other equivalent according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

OUR PEOPLE

Academic Faculty

Dr Andreas Marcou

Assistant Professor in Legal Theory
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Dr Katerina Kalaitzaki

Deputy Course Leader of Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons), Lecturer in EU Public Law
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Prof. Stéphanie Laulhé Shaelou

HEAD OF SCHOOL OF LAW AND PROFESSOR OF EUROPEAN LAW AND REFORM
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Dr Nasia Hadjigeorgiou

Deputy Head of School of Law, Associate Professor in Transitional Justice and Human Rights
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Dr Demetra Loizou

Course Leader of Master of Laws LLM, Lecturer in International Criminal Law and Humanitarian Law
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Dr Maria Tatsiou

Deputy Course Leader of Master of Laws LLM, Lecturer in Financial and Corporate Law
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Dr Lida Pitsillidou

Lecturer in Company Law and Corporate Governance
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Dr Nevi Agapiou

Lecturer in International Commercial Law and Dispute Resolution Research Degree Tutor
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Dr Andria Michael

Lecturer in English and Comparative Literature
Course Leader of BA (Hons) English Language and Literature

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Dr Nadia Kornioti

Associate Lecturer in International and Comparative Public Law
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Mr Charilaos Velaris

Associate Lecturer in Cyprus Law
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How To Apply?

Step by Step Application Process.
1

Complete the UCLan Cyprus application FORM.


2

Provide copies of:
– School Leaving Certificate & Marksheet
– English Language Qualification (see Entry Requirements)
– ID/Passport


3

Payment of €50 application fee (non-refundable) for the Admissions Department to officially evaluate your application and if successful to receive your Offer for a Place to Study at UCLan Cyprus.

APPLY NOW * International Applicants: once you receive your Offer Letter, you will proceed to the Visa Application Steps. Find more information here.
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TESTIMONIALS

Student Stories

School of Law

UCLan Cyprus is a very interesting University which gives you an opportunity to meet different people from various countries. As far as the academic part is concerned, we are taught by very experienced lecturers. I would advise anyone to consider attending UCLan Cyprus.

Emmanuel Byiringiro

Emmanuel Byiringiro

Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons)

School of Law

It is a fascinating experience to be studying at UCLan Cyprus and it has really increased my educational level.

Brian Munyaneza

Brian Munyaneza

Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons)

School of Law

UCLan Cyprus offers a complete package of excellent teaching and extracurricular activities both of which are crucial for the student life experience. As a Law student, the School of Law ensures that students like me are exposed to relevant and equal opportunities which will enable me to gain useful knowledge and experience beneficial for my chosen career path.

Oluwatodimu Akolade Bankole

Oluwatodimu Akolade Bankole

Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons)

School of Law

I chose UCLan Cyprus primarily because it is a British University and it offers student mobility. However studying here I have realised that there are many other great advantage. The University has great lecturers, resources, facilities as well as a very helpful and friendly environment.

Anastasia Butrim

Anastasia Butrim

Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons)

School of Law

Deciding to study at UCLan Cyprus was one of the best decisions I have made so far regarding my education and future professional career. The university offers a unique selection of modules for each course and provides students with all the necessary guidance to achieve success.

Antonia Michailidi, Winner of 2018 Queen’s Young Leaders Awards

Antonia Michailidi, Winner of 2018 Queen’s Young Leaders Awards

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

School of Law

UCLan Cyprus has taught me the importance of knowing the theory and also combining it with practical experiences. I am very pleased with the professors we had. Besides the academic professors, we also had lecturers that were working in the particular field. Obviously, not everything is textbook. I actually found a job while I was doing my Master’s degree at UCLan Cyprus and then I was offered a full time position after my graduation. The combination of academia and practical networking experiences that I have acquired at UCLan Cyprus have provided me with a great start to my career.

Alexandra Pavlik-Marangos

Alexandra Pavlik-Marangos

LLM in Financial & Corporate Law

School of Law

The experience and knowledge that I have gained during my studies at the LLM programme of UCLan Cyprus, have majorly contributed to the development of my professional career. During the time of me undergoing the LLM program, I was working in the public sector, specifically Cyprus Ministry of Justice and Public Order. In 2018, I made a decision to leave the public sector and open my own Law Firm, in Larnaca Cyprus. This decision was driven by various factors, primarily my aspiration to succeed in the legal sphere and be a private business owner. All in all, I am very grateful for all the supervision I received from the professors of UCLan Cyprus during my studies. I do strongly believe that the knowledge and skills that I have gained strongly contributed to the lawyer and private business owner that I am today.

Yiannos Vasiliou

Yiannos Vasiliou

LLM

School of Law

I thoroughly enjoyed my Erasmus programme at UCLan Cyprus. Studying abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I believe Cyprus is one of the best places to experience it. The climate is warm, the people are friendly, and the friends I made are incredible! UCLan Cyprus provided an engaging and enjoyable learning experience. I was able to challenge my perspectives and learn more in a year than ever before. If you’re considering studying abroad, go for it—and consider UCLan Cyprus as your destination!

Jorgen Fredrik Holmseth

Jorgen Fredrik Holmseth

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

School of Law

The environment at UCLan Cyprus is very helpful, as the campus is in a quiet area that allows you to study effectively. When you seek help for any matter, you receive all the support you need. I also use the gym quite often, which helps me relax from my studies.

Jindu Na

Jindu Na

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

School of Law

At UCLan Cyprus there are students from all over the world, and this allows you to gain an international higher education experience. It is the best University on the island!

Seyedehnegar Hejazi

Seyedehnegar Hejazi

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

School of Law

The reason I chose to do my LLM at UCLan University, is because the LLM programme provides a variety of modules that a student can select according to their interest and that the programme runs for just a “year” (which is time effective, for those who want to finalize their studies in as short period of time). Moreover, I like the security both at School and Accommodation.

Gifty Yoseph Habtemariam

Gifty Yoseph Habtemariam

Master of Laws LLM

School of Law

I had the opportunity to study a semester at the School of Law of UCLan Cyprus as an ERASMUS student from Riga, Latvia. During my stay I took courses in relation to commercial, shipping and maritime law which is my particular field of interest, and I am highly satisfied with my choice to study here. The University facilities were highly modern and had all the necessary means required for a law student, with the library and databases providing the required materials to conduct advanced legal research. I particularly enjoyed the extracurricular activities such as the Model United Nations, International Court of Justice Moot as well as the guest speakers and seminars that were provided by the School and University. The overall environment at the University was wonderful and very friendly, where it was possible to meet people from all over the world, which made it all even more exciting. After finishing with my studies I had the chance and opportunity assisted by the School of Law to secure a 2 month internship and work experience in a reputable law firm as well as in one of the leading shipping companies on the Island.

Robert Valpiters

Robert Valpiters

Erasmus Student, School Of Law / UCLan Cyprus
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