Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons)
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Factsheet
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.
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.
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.
Course Visual Content
Programme Modules per Year
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.
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).
How To Apply?
Step by Step Application Process.
Complete the UCLan Cyprus application FORM.
Provide copies of:
– School Leaving Certificate & Marksheet
– English Language Qualification (see Entry Requirements)
– ID/Passport
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.
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