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Everyone could
be the one
who uses law
to save lives
School of Law
Undergraduate Study 2022
Everyone could be the one
Contents
Everyone could
be the one
who uses law
to save lives
Our internationally renowned research is driven by demands for
social justice. It includes working with leading NGOs such as
Doctors without Borders and Women’s Aid; advising the
United Nations on human rights abuses and monitoring the
migrant rescue boats in the Mediterranean.
Recently, research was undertaken by Queen Mary’s International
State Crime Initiative (ISCI) whose output has been used to inform
the findings of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar.
ISCI’s research reports revealed that the Myanmar/Burma state
were engaging in genocidal practices against the Rohingya, leading
to ISCI researchers warning the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth
Office of a highly likely escalation to genocidal state-led violence.
Could you be the one to transform lives around the globe?
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Contents
Welcome to Queen Mary University of London 5
Why Law? Why London? 6
Why Queen Mary? 8
Our degrees 12
• Law 12
• Global Law 14
• English and European Law 16
• Law and Politics 17
• Law: Senior Status 18
• English and French Law 20
• Law with Business 21
Entry requirements 25
Our staff 26
Our school 27
Training route to become
a qualified lawyer 36
Our university 40
Students’ guide to the East End 44
Next steps 46
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Contents Welcome 4 law.qmul.ac.uk qmul.ac.uk
[number] Title Here at the School of Law we are committed
[number] Title to ensuring your time at university is exciting,
[number] Title challenging and fulfilling. Our departmental
[number] Title student societies, our globally informed public
[number] Title events, our Graduate Student Advisers, the Legal
[number] Title Advice Centre, and our supportive teaching
[number] Title environment are just some of the ways we hope
to involve you in the life of the School.
We seek to offer our students of the world’s most pressing
the strongest possible start legal, social and political
to their professional lives by questions, and to actively
using established links with engaging their research to
law firms, NGOs, government improve the lives of those
advisers, commerce, charities who suffer systematic human
and industry. Our aim is to rights violations, state violence,
Professor Penny Green give you a solid foundation, discrimination and oppression.
Head of Department, both academically with your Many of our staff have been
School of Law
taught degree and on an extra- involved with high profile
curricular level through offering organisations such as Amnesty
work experience, networking International, Médecins Sans
and public engagement Frontières, the United Nations,
opportunities, and excellent the International Court of
careers advice amongst many Justice, and the European
other unique possibilities. Commission.
Our active student body is one I hope that you find the
of our greatest assets; you will information in this brochure
find out more about it and how a useful starting point for
you can get involved in the exploring a degree with us.
following pages. We offer a wide Please do not hesitate to
range of opportunities for you to contact our Admissions Team
secure internships both abroad if you require any further
and in the UK and a number of information.
our undergraduate prizes are
I look forward to meeting you,
sponsored by top law firms such
and hope that you will join us
as Dentons.
at the School in the near future.
Our academic staff are
Professor Penny Green
global leaders in their fields -
Head of Department,
committed to understanding
School of Law
and providing answers to some
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Why Law?
Why London?
Why Law? Why London?
A degree in law is highly regarded by As the capital of the UK, London provides
employers of all kinds. Not only does it a huge number of opportunities for law
prepare you for a career in law, if that is students to become part of the legal
what you desire, but it also requires you to world during their studies. With some of
consider the social, political, and economic the most famous law firms and chambers
significance of issues beyond the subject. based here, there are endless networking
This equips you with a wide range of opportunities. London provides a great
abilities suitable to almost any job, such as: professional platform for our students to
• strong verbal and written gain practical experience and contacts
communication skills before they graduate.
• analytical and critical reasoning skills We work closely with many City law firms
• lateral thinking and problem solving through academic connections, the student
• attention to detail societies, and our Legal Advice Centre.
• independent thinking www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/
whyqm/the-london-advantage/
• research skills.
It is easy to underestimate the value of
transferrable skills. However, they are
important to employers, and a degree in
law will provide you with the opportunity
to develop yours in many areas, such as
mooting, presenting, essay writing, reading
and understanding legal documents; as
well as partaking in group discussions
and interpreting information provided in
lectures.
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The Queens’ Building, Mile End, so called
because it has a proud association with
not one, but four Queens: Queen Victoria,
Queen Mary (wife of King George V),
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and
our Patron, Queen Elizabeth II
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Why Queen
Mary?
The Mile End Campus is just 15 minutes from
the centre of the City, where you will find
numerous legal landmarks including the
Royal Courts of Justice. We are also walking
distance or a short bus ride away from many
points of interest in the vibrant East End,
such as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
At the School of Law, we are consistently
striving to make your learning, social,
and professional experiences with us
enjoyable and fulfilling. From day one of
Welcome Week, we hope to invest in your
development. We are also privileged to
attract students who are keen to be involved
in the life of the School. Queen Mary is a
lively and welcoming community; we have
one of the largest self-contained residential
campuses in London, and many of our
students comment on how friendly the
campus environment is, even within a
bustling city.
The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
in Stratford, just one stop on the
tube from the Mile End Campus
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900 80
Undergraduate Students Students and academics
from over 80 countries
1:13 7,400
Academic to student ratio Alumni network = 7,400+
from 103 countries
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Undergraduate International partner universities
Programmes
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George Hinde Moot - where participants
are expected to present and defend legal
arguments under court room conditions
law.qmul.ac.uk 11Our degrees
Law Year 3
• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory (30)
M100 LLB (three years)
•p
lus optional modules (combination
The LLB Law is our traditional law course. of full or halves, totalling 90 credits)
It includes all the core subjects required
to satisfy the Bar Council and Law Society Once students are enrolled at the end of
requirements. their first year of study, all LLB students on
any programme are invited to apply for one
The course structure is as follows: of five places available on the following:
Year 1 • L LB Law in Practice (with paid internship
• Public Law (30) at leading US law firm Reed Smith)
• Contract Law I: Formation and M130 LLB (four years)
Vitiation (15) The Law in Practice programme gives
• Contract Law II: Terms Breach you the chance to learn first-hand what it
and Remedies (15) is like to work in a law firm and to better
• Land Law (30) understand this type of business and career
path before you complete your degree.
• Law in Context - Semester A (15) The placement year will provide you with
• European Union Law - Semester B (15) exceptional career benefits.
Year 2 Students who gain a place on Law in
• Tort Law (30) Practice take the first two years at Queen
Mary, and complete the final year back with
• Equity and Trusts (30)
us after a year out to complete the year in
• Criminal Law (30) industry. This programme therefore adds an
• plus optional modules (one full additional year to the traditional LLB and is
or two half modules) (30) four years in length.
*students on a Tier 4 visa who extend the length of their programme due to the Year in Practice option
12 law.qmul.ac.uk should seek guidance from the Advice and Counselling Service about how to extend their visaSolicitors Qualifying the London offices of our global firm. In
October 2016 we welcomed our first cohort
Examination (SQE)
of students on the new degree into the
From September 2021 a new process of firm for their practical experience, and we
qualifying as a solicitor will come in to are really pleased with the results. It is fair
place (Solicitors Qualifying to say that the internal feedback from the
Examination). The Law Department business exceeded our expectations. The
is committed to ensure that our students have all impressed the business
students continue to be equipped with enormously with their professionalism,
the experience and skills required to high quality work and positive attitudes –
undertake the SQE and any other post which in turn has resulted in the students
LLB bar qualification internationally. being given stretching work at which they
have excelled. Given the SRA’s changes in
the route to solicitor qualification in the
UK, this innovative model of Queen Mary,
Successful candidates on the LLB Senior blending practical experience into a degree,
Status must be prepared to switch from is one which we expect will become more
a two year to a four year programme. prevalent.
Successful candidates on a joint honours We are delighted with how this programme
degree must be prepared to become a has progressed and look forward to working
full time Law student from the beginning with Queen Mary on the placement for years
of their second year of study. Successful to come.”
candidates on LLB Global Law and LLB
English and European Law will need to Chloe Muir, Graduate Recruitment
choose whether they wish to study a year Advisor, Reed Smith
abroad or accept the Law in Practice offer.
“Reed Smith has enjoyed working very
closely with Queen Mary for a number of
years; both on recruiting students for our
vacation schemes and for training contracts.
In addition, we have found Queen Mary’s
Law School always to be very forward
thinking and open to our suggestions of
innovative programmes, which we have
Studying Law changes the way
then collaborated to create and deliver.
you think and approach problem
A prime example of this is the LLB Law in
solving. The range of module
Practice degree which we launched in 2015,
choices and unique opportunities
a degree unique amongst other Russell
for practical learning makes you
Group universities. The new degree gives
extremely appealing to a variety
students an opportunity, during their
of employers.
Queen Mary LLB degree, to build practical
skills with a ‘year in industry’, working at Daniela, LLB Law
law.qmul.ac.uk 13Our degrees
Global Law •C
hina - Renmin University of China,
Law School (Beijing)
M105 LLB (four years)
•H
ong Kong - University of Hong Kong,
This LLB follows the same programme Faculty of Law
structure as M100, but you will spend your • I ndia - Jindal Global Law School (National
third year abroad. Capital Region of Delhi) in semester
one, and National Law School of India
With law firms all over the world expanding University (Bangalore) in semester two
on an international scale, the LLB in Global
Law gives selected students the opportunity • Japan - Kobe University Faculty of Law
to expand their legal portfolio beyond the •N
ew Zealand - University of Auckland
UK. This programme encompasses an ever Faculty of Law
expanding selection of partner institutions
•S
ingapore - National University
and will allow you to experience a different
of Singapore Law School
country, study law in a different jurisdiction,
and add invaluable assets to your CV. •U
SA - University of Texas School of Law
(Austin)
Current Partner Institutions:
• Argentina - Torcuato Di Tella University *These institutions teach in the native
(Buenos Aires)* language. Therefore only students who are
competent in the Spanish language will be
• Australia - University of Queensland eligible for Torcuato Di Tella University, or
• Brazil - University of São Paulo Faculty Portuguese language for University of São
of Law* Paulo will be eligible.
• Canada - Osgoode Hall Law School Learn more about our partner institutions:
at York University (Toronto) www.law.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/
• China - East China University of Political courses/m105-llb-global-law
Science and Law (Shanghai)
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Our degrees
English and European Law Our current agreements are with the
following institutions:
M120 LLB (four years)
Tuition in English:
This LLB follows the same programme • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
structure as the traditional three year • University of Copenhagen, Denmark
course, with the exception that you will • Stockholm University, Sweden
spend your third year abroad in an EU
country. This will enable you to gain • Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece
knowledge and understanding of at • Università di Bologna, Italy
least one other EU legal system; you will • Bocconi University Milan, Italy
complete the final year of the LLB in your • Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands
fourth year.
• Universiteit Utrecht, Netherlands
Fluency is important if you are planning Tuition in native language:
to live abroad. If you want to study in a • Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II), France
different language then you should be
prepared to attend some language classes •U niversité Panthéon-Sorbonne (Paris I),
here during your first two years. France
• Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
•U niversidad Complutense de Madrid,
Spain
*Please note that due to the spirit of
Erasmus, the placement abroad should
not be in a country where a student has
previously resided
16 law.qmul.ac.ukLaw and Politics Year 2
• Criminal Law (30)
ML13 LLB (three years)
• Land Law (30)
This is a joint honours degree, aimed at • Law of the EU – semester B (15)
those who wish to pursue a career in which • SPIR optional modules (45)
knowledge of both the legal and
governmental systems is of major Year 3
importance, and should appeal especially • Equity and Trusts (30)
to those wishing to study public policy in • Tort Law (30)
its legal context. For anybody considering
• 3 0 credits of Law modules and
a career in either law or an alternative
30 credits of SPIR modules
sector, Law and Politics graduates are very
employable. Students will study in both the
School of Law and the School of Politics
and International Relations (SPIR).
Year 1
• Public Law (30)
• Contract Law I: Formation
and Vitiation (15) Studying law and politics together
• Contract Law II: Terms Breach means that I better understand
and Remedies (15) the political beliefs that underlie
• Thinking Politically: Introduction to the decisions of Parliament. This
Concepts, Theories and Ideologies (30) is key as it is Parliament, and not
judges, that create supreme law.
• Law in Context – semester A (15)
• Background to British Politics OR Global Yasmin, LLB Law and Politics
Histories – semester B (15)
law.qmul.ac.uk 17Our degrees Law: Senior Status M101 LLB (two years) The Senior Status is a qualifying law degree The Senior Status LLB has provided suitable for non-law graduates. It is an me with diverse opportunities in the accelerated version of the traditional three- classroom and in the larger legal year route and is popular with students community. It is the perfect programme considering a career in law or with an for me as I already held a degree in academic interest in the subject. Criminology and Legal Studies. Year 1 Jamie, LLB Senior Status • Public Law (30) • Criminal Law (30) • Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation (15) • Contract Law II: Terms Breach and Remedies (15) • Land Law (30) • European Union Law (15) Year 2 • Tort Law (30) • Equity and Trusts (30) • European Union Law – semester B (15) • Optional modules (combination of full/ half totalling 75 credits) 18 law.qmul.ac.uk
Optional Law Modules • Law and Literature: The Foundation
• Commercial and Consumer Law of Law (half)
• Company Law • Law and Medical Ethics
•C omparative Law: Asian and African • Law Modernity and the Holocaust
Legal Systems • Law of Evidence
• Competition Law • Legal Theory
• Criminology • Media Law
• Cultural Diversity and the Law • Medical Negligence
• Democracy and Justice • Practice of Law in a Clinical
• Dissertation Environment
• Family Law • Public International Law
• Intellectual Property Law • Revenue Law
• International Commercial Transactions • United Kingdom Human Rights Law
• International Environmental Law
Please note that this is not an exhaustive
• Jurisprudence list and availability is subject to change.
• Law, Justice and Ethics You can find out more about the content
• L aw and Literature: Justice in Crisis and assessment of our modules on
(half) the website: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/
undergraduate/courses/modules
law.qmul.ac.uk 19Our degrees
English and French Law Year 2 at Queen Mary
• Tort Law
M106 Double Degree (4 years) • Equity and Trusts
• Criminal Law
The Double Degree in English and French
• Introduction au Droit Public Français
Law between the Law Department at Queen
• Introduction au Droit Prive Français
Mary University of London and the School
of Law at Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne Year 3 at Paris 1
University provides a unique opportunity • Droit civil 1
for students to acquire a bilingual and a • Droit des sociétés 1
double legal culture, which will enable • Droit administrative 1
them to qualify in legal practice in both • Droit constitutionnel 1
France and England and Wales. • Droit international public
• Droit pénal général
This is a four-year course with the first two • Droit civil 2
years taking place in London at Queen Mary • Droit administrative 2
and the last two years taking place at Paris • Droit des sociétés 2
1. Students will study for a LLB degree at • Droit constitutionnel 2
Queen Mary and a Bachelor and Master 1 • Droit des libertés fondamentales
degree at Paris 1. • Droit de la famille
Year 1 at Queen Mary Year 4 at Paris 1
• Public Law • Droit international prive 1
• Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation • Droit général de l’obligation
• Contract Law II: Terms Breach • Droit international prive 2
and Remedies • Contrats spéciaux
• Land Law • Jurisprudence and Legal theory
• Law in Context • + 6 optional modules
• Law of the European Union
20 law.qmul.ac.ukLaw with Business •C ontemporary Legal Issues
in Business Management (15)
M1N1 LLB (three years)
• Elective SBM module (15)
The LLB Law with Business is designed for
students who aim for a career in law with an Year 2
interest in business and management and • Land Law (30)
wish to have a substantive understanding • Tort Law (30)
of how law functions and interacts with the • Criminal Law (30)
business world. This joint honours degree • Elective SBM modules (30)
is essential for students looking for a career
straddling both the legal and business Year 3
spheres, as it provides essential preparation • Equity and Trusts (30)
and understanding of how law works in and • Elective Law modules (45)
affects the corporate world. Students will
• Elective SBM modules (45)
study in both the School of Law and the
School of Business and Management (SBM).
Year 1
• Public Law (30)
• Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation (15)
• Contract Law II: Terms Breach
and Remedies (15)
• European Union Law (15)
• Contemporary Issues in Law
and Business (15)
law.qmul.ac.uk 21Our degrees
What to expect the facts. You won’t be expected to turn up
A lot of our applicants want to know what knowing everything!
to expect when they join the university. We
have compiled sample timetables on the
Course structure
following few pages and one or two other You will have six core modules in the first
useful pieces of information that we hope year each of these will consist of two hours
will help. of lectures and a one hour tutorial per
week. Tutorial classes are held in small
Before committing yourself to work groups of up to 12 students.
placements or buying books – we suggest
waiting until you have your final timetable We have mixed methods of assessment
and are fully enrolled so that you have all including written exams, oral presentations,
mid-term essays and coursework.
Sample timetables
Timetable for LLB Law (M100) Semester A; the other three and four year programmes
are similar.
GMT Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9am
10am Law in Context
Lecture
11am Contract Law I: Public Law Public Law
Formation and Lecture Tutorial
Vitiation
Tutorial
12pm Land Law Law in Land Law
Tutorial Context Lecture
Tutorial
1pm Public Law
Lecture
2pm
3pm Land Law
Lecture
4pm Contract Law
5pm Law in I: Formation
Context and Vitiation
Lecture Lecture
6pm
22 law.qmul.ac.ukTimetable for LLB Senior Status (M101) Semester A
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9am
10am Law in Context
Lecture
11am Contract Law II: Public Law Public Law
Terms Breach Lecture Tutorial
and Remedies
Tutorial
12pm Land Law Law in Land Law
Tutorial Context Lecture
Tutorial
1pm Public Law Criminal Law
Lecture Tutorial
2pm
3pm Criminal Law Land Law
Lecture Lecture
4pm Contract Law II:
5pm Law in Terms Breach
Context and Remedies
Lecture Lecture
6pm
Please note that these are sample timetables only, based on the previous academic year.
Tutorial and Lecture times will vary depending on the groups you are assigned.
law.qmul.ac.uk 23Our degrees
Working during your studies Entry requirements
Some students decide to work during Entry to the School of Law is highly
their degree. We would suggest trying at competitive; as a result we look at your
least the first few weeks without a job, so application as a whole. Academic entry
that you have a good understanding of requirements are a good basis for a law
the workload involved in your studies. A degree, but applications are also assessed
part-time job is not impossible, but don’t on your personal statement and reference.
forget you will have a lot of reading to do. We never guarantee an offer before one of
We expect you to be available between 9am our selectors has reviewed your application
and 6pm during weekdays for timetabling, as a whole, and it has been checked by the
but we make sure to keep your Wednesday Admissions Office. If you have any queries
afternoons free as universities have a about the application process or your
tradition of taking part in sports at that academic suitability then please contact us.
time. You should be doing around 40 hours
Please note, interviews are conducted for
a week study, including your contact hours.
the English and French Law LLB (M106). If
Reading lists you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend
an interview. Interviews will be conducted in
A full and up-to-date reading list will be
both French and English. You’ll be assessed
given to you by your academics once you
on your motivation, academic level and
start on the course, and for the speedy
linguistic capacity.
ones copies are available from the library.
You aren’t expected to start work over
the summer, but if you wish to do a little
reading, we suggest:
A. Le Sueur, M. Sunkin, J. Murkens, Public
Law: Text, Cases and Materials (Oxford
University Press, 2010)
W. Wilson, Criminal Law: Doctrine and Theory,
(4th ed., Pearson Education Ltd, 2011)
N. Jackson, J. Stevens, R. Pearce, Land Law,
(4th ed., Sweet & Maxwell Textbook Series,
2008)
A. Burrows, J. Cartwright, Anson’s Law of
Contract, (29th ed., Oxford University Press,
2010)
24 law.qmul.ac.ukOur entry requirements
This information is correct at the time of printing, however please check our website for the
most up-to-date information. The requirements below are standard offers; we reserve the right
to adjust the requirements up or down, depending on the overall strength of your application.
GCE A levels Grade requirements: LLB Law, LLB Law with Business, LLB Global Law and LLB
English and European Law: A*AA, Double Degree in English and French Law: A*AA
including French, LLB Law and Politics: AAA.
Additional information: AS-levels are not included in our offers. Vocational
and applied A-levels are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; we would prefer you
to have three traditional academic subjects.
Excluded subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Key Skills.
International Grade requirements: 36 overall with 666 in Higher Level subjects. French at
Baccalaureate Higher Level required for LLB English and French Law.
BTEC National Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.
Certificate Grade requirements: Overall Double Award D*D.
(12 units)
BTEC Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
National Grade requirements: D*DD overall including DDDD in four externally assessed
Diploma units. Please note: BTEC students are expected to show the ability to achieve
(18 units) well in exams, typically we are looking for a very strong GCSE profile to demon-
strate this.
Access to Grade requirements: Minimum of 60 credits overall, with at least 45 level 3
HE Diploma credits at Distinction.
Additional information: We will hold all Access applications until the 15
January UCAS deadline. We will then conduct a shortlisting and may decide to
interview before making offers to successful candidates. We will often request
further references, grade profiles or other information from yourself or referee.
European Grade requirements: 85 per cent.
Baccalaureate
Welsh The Welsh Baccalaureate is currently not included in our offers as an
Baccalaureate independent qualification in place of A levels.
International A full list of EU and overseas entry requirements can be found on our website,
and other For further details, please visit: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/international
qualifications If your qualification is not referred to, please contact law-admissions@qmul.ac.uk
LLB Senior Grade requirements: A minimum 2:1 honours degree or equivalent.
Status – Additional information: There is no set subject requirement. However,
2-year LLB as with A-levels, traditional academic subjects are preferred.
for graduates
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Our school
Legal Advice Centre Our Community Projects / Street Law
The Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre The LAC also runs a number of community
(LAC) offers free legal advice to the local projects which focus on public legal
community and is a big part of the Law education;
School’s clinical legal education initiative. • I am You – a team of students design
Our law students work alongside barristers and run a series of workshops with local
and solicitors from the City of London to primary aged students on the principles of
advise our clients from our local community the Equality Act 2010.
on legal issues. Student lead appointments • S PITE for Schools – engages teams of
followed by advice letters allow students three students to design and deliver
to provide clients with an understanding of bespoke workshops on image based
the strength of their case, the processes to sexual abuse in local secondary schools.
be followed and the likely outcomes.
•W e collaborate with The Freedom
Our 1-2-1 client advice clinics Law Clinic to enable students to work
The LAC runs eleven projects throughout on matters of criminal litigation and
the year: evidence. Students look at serious
• Law in General criminal convictions to determine whether
there are grounds for appeal.
• Pink Law
•Z 2K – the LAC collaborates with the anti-
• Law for the Arts poverty charity Z2K. Students run appeals
• Immigration Law / the EU AIRE Hub for clients who have been refused social
welfare benefits such as PIP and ESA.
• Company Law
Students draft legal submissions for the
• Criminal Justice Project tribunal and represent the client in the
• SPITE (revenge porn) oral hearing.
• Law for Forces Our students
• Family Law Second and third year students are able to
participate in the clinics and projects listed
• Creating and Helping Open Informed
above. We also have many opportunities
Choices for Everyone
for first year students to be Note Takers in
• Special Educational Needs client appointments and to participate in
• Wills and Probate the LAC Legal Blog Project.
All students are selected via application,
and undergo an extensive training
programme. Once trained, you will have the
opportunity to apply your legal knowledge
and skills in a practical context and move
law.qmul.ac.uk 27Our school
on to engage with different projects (which takes place at Reed Smith’s
throughout your university career. We prestigious offices near Liverpool Street)
have opportunities for over 300 students to and a mini group viva. It is a unique module
engage with the work of the Legal Advice where students undertake Problem Based
Centre each year. Learning and develop research skills to
ensure they are always up to date on the
The Legal Advice Centre Optional
law throughout their future careers.
Modules
We currently run two undergraduate • Street law is a 15 credit optional module
modules; The Practice of Law in a Clinical available in semester 2. Students learn
Environment and Street Law. about public legal education and how to
communicate law to different community
• The Practice of Law in a Clinical
groups. In teams students engage in
Environment is an optional 30 credit
three different street law activities over
module. The module focuses of the
the 12 weeks. The module is practical
profession of lawyering, reflection and
and theoretical. It is assessed through
legal ethics. This module offers a distinct
a reflective essay and an individual
opportunity to develop knowledge of
presentation.
substantive law and legal procedure
while working with clients and practicing Our network
lawyers from some of London’s most We work with over 100 solicitors from
reputable law firms and chambers. It is London firms such as Reed Smith, Mischon
both academic and practical, and provides de Reya, Bross Bennett, Simmons &
each student with five live clients where Simmons, Fieldfisher, Kingsley Napley
they are the advising student lawyer with and many more. We also work with the
responsibility for the case. barristers chambers, 15 New Bridge Street
Chambers, Coram Chambers, New Court
The module is available to second and
Chambers, and 36 Bedford Row. These
third year law students and is assessed
professionals work with us by supporting
throughout the year with essays, client
our client work and project work and invest
case files, a simulated client interview
in the development of our students.
28 law.qmul.ac.ukOur awards by a Law School. In 2015 and 2016, we were
Since its opening in 2006, the LAC has won shortlisted for The Lawyer Awards Ethical
and been nominated for numerous awards; Initiative of the Year. In 2016 we won ‘Best
most notably in the Attorney General contribution by a team of students’ for
Student Pro Bono Awards, winning Best the SPITE project, and were nominated
New Pro Bono Project 2008 and Best Team for ‘Best new project’ for SPITE and ‘Best
of Students 2010 In 2013 we were runners contribution by a law school’.
up in the following categories: Find out more about LAC projects:
Best New Student Pro Bono Activity for our www.lac.qmul.ac.uk
Supporting Those who Serve project and
Best Contribution by a Law School. In 2014 @QMLAC
we were runners up for Best Contribution
QMULLegalAdviceCentre
law.qmul.ac.uk 29Our school LAC module The Practice of Law in a Clinical Environment module offers a distinct opportunity to develop knowledge of substantive law and legal procedure while working with clients and practicing lawyers from some of London’s most reputable law firms and chambers. It is both academic and practical, and provides each student with five live clients where they are the advising student lawyer with responsibility for the case. The module is available to second and third year law students and is assessed throughout the year with essays, client case files, a simulated client interview (which takes place at Reed Smith’s prestigious offices near Liverpool Street) and a mini group viva. It is a unique module where students undertake Problem Based Learning and develop research skills to ensure they are always up to date on the law throughout their future careers. 30 law.qmul.ac.uk
Student societies
Our student societies sit at heart of the
School of Law. We are very proud of
the projects and events our students
run and we hope you will be part of the
continuation of this for many years to come.
To read more about our societies and the
work they do, please visit our website:
www.law.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/
student-societies/
Mooting
Mooting at Queen Mary is a long
established tradition. Our students are very
successful in external moots, beating over Queen Mary Bar Society
70 other universities to win the coveted The Bar Society at Queen Mary has the
Oxford University Press Moot 2014. We also fundamental purpose of preparing Queen
host the annual George Hinde Moot which Mary law students for a career as a barrister.
has been running for over 40 years. The purpose of the Society is to educate
students about a life at the bar, including
@qmulmooting the application process, the areas of
practice and the practical realities of
Queen Mary Pro Bono Society work and finance.
The Queen Mary Pro Bono Society (QMPBS)
has the primary focus of increasing QMBarSociety
access to justice and understanding of
the law. They seek to engage members by Queen Mary Law Society
providing volunteering, fundraising and The Law Society is one of the largest
networking opportunities. The African Solar societies at Queen Mary and currently has
Cooperative (ASC) was founded by students 440 members. The Society offers guidance
in the Pro Bono society and is an initiative to all students considering a career in the
that provides a safe and sustainable source legal sector. As members of the Society,
of electricity through solar panels students gain exposure to all possible legal
to residents of Ghana’s largest slum. careers from working for a City firm to being
part of an inhouse legal team.
QMPBS
@QMPBS
law.qmul.ac.uk 31Our school
Senior Status Society Alternative Dispute Resolution
Geared towards the students on the Senior (ADR) Society
Status LLB programme, the Society’s aim The ADR Society offers students the unique
is to support their members both socially opportunity to develop key lawyering skills
and academically throughout their time such as negotiation and advocacy, and gain
at Queen Mary. They strive to provide greater exposure to and education about
support to all Senior Status students alternative means of dispute resolution,
through offering advice and guidance with with a particular focus on arbitration. We
coursework, as well as providing career have worked with renowned London law
events and external opportunities specific firms, and have a diverse offering which
to Senior Status students. includes academic talks, practice area-
focused panel discussions, a multi-round
ELSA QMUL negotiations competition with BCLP, a
ELSA QMUL is the first local ELSA group podcast, workshops and much more.
established in London. ELSA (The European
Law Students’ Association) is the world’s adrsoc.uk
largest law students’ association; it is
comprised of more than 41,000 members QMULADRSoc
across the globe including students and
qmul-alternative-dispute-resolution-
recent graduates who are interested in
society
academic and personal excellence in
addition to their university study. adr_qmul
ELSAQMUL
@ELSA_QM
32 law.qmul.ac.ukQueen Mary Commercial Criminal Justice Society
Awareness Society (QMCAS) The Criminal Justice Society deal with
topics of interest to all students, not just
QMCAS seeks to enhance the commercial within the School of Law, and staff as
awareness skills of its members. citizens, which could not form part of their
Commercial awareness is a vital skill formal studies either because they were
not just for lawyers, but for a wide not studying such topics or which were
range of other careers. Due to some not covered by the formal curriculum. We
misunderstandings surrounding this skill, hold talks on a wide variety of topics with
we established QMCAS in 2014. We aim to speakers including drugs law reformers,
offer students a number of resources, to former criminals, victims and their
help them gain an awareness of current survivors, judges, magistrates and
affairs and changes and to explore many others.
different consequences those may bring
QMCommercialAwareness
@QMCAS
Being a member of a number of Law
societies has provided me with several
opportunities such as hosting a human
rights educational workshop with Amnesty
International and mooting in the Irish
Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin. These
activities have shaped my university life
and made it much more interesting and
enjoyable.
Panpailin, LLB Law
law.qmul.ac.uk 33Our school
Careers What happens after my degree?
We recognise that the majority of our Although the qualifying law degree (QLD) is
students study law because they are the first step in becoming a lawyer, you will
looking to enter the profession after be required to participate in further training
graduation. As such, Queen Mary invests after you graduate. The chart on p40 is
a lot of resources into specialised careers designed give you an idea of what
events, such as law fairs, workshops, and to expect.
the opportunity to network and apply for Student support
placements through the student societies
We understand that pursuing a full time
and Legal Advice Centre. A Queen Mary law
academic course can be stressful, and it’s
degree is well regarded by City firms, and
important to know that you can access
will give you a solid foundation for a career
appropriate help from the College or
in the legal sector.
School.
Soon after you enrol at Queen Mary, you
The Student Support Team at the Queen
will meet the dedicated law adviser from
Mary School of Law offers a highly
the Careers Team, who is regularly available
developed network of pastoral and
throughout your studies for one-to-one
academic support, specifically designed to
advice and support sessions.
assist our Law students throughout their
Of course, not all of our students want to be studies. At every stage you will receive
lawyers and there are plenty of chances to support from our staff who are experienced
explore other career options too. You can in helping and advising students across a
find out more about the services on offer range of issues.
on the QM Careers website: www.careers.
There are a number of mental health
qmul.ac.uk
trained staff within the School of Law. If you
have a mental health condition or concern,
you are strongly encouraged to contact
34 law.qmul.ac.ukthe Student Support Officer in the Law They also run drop-in sessions four days
Undergraduate Office who will provide help a week and everything discussed with
and guidance to minimise any negative a GSA is confidential. Workshops are
impact on your studies and/or academic well attended throughout the year and
progress. In addition, the Student Support cover a number of study-related topics,
Officer is available to support students with including essay writing, revision and exam
non-academic issues. They are there to techniques.
listen, offer support and guidance to you
Academic Support
throughout your studies. Alternatively you
When you arrive in September you will
can access support through Queen Mary’s
be assigned an academic adviser, who
confidential advice and counselling service.
is there to support you throughout your
Graduate Student Advisers studies. They have weekly office hours
The Graduate Student Advisers (GSAs) and are on hand to give academic advice,
are a team of friendly and experienced discuss your work, and help you interpret
postgraduate students who are on hand essay and exam feedback. Unlike school
to listen to your concerns and are able to or sixth form college, you are expected
provide all students in the Law Department to work independently at university, and
with advice on issues relating to your some students find this transition a little
university experience. GSAs provide advice daunting at first. Your academic adviser
on a number of study-related topics, will be available to give you guidance and
including: advice, so be sure to make the most of their
• essay / exam questions knowledge and expertise.
• study skills
• careers and CVs
• exam technique
• work/life balance
• time management
law.qmul.ac.uk 35Training route to become
a qualified lawyer
Solicitor Barrister
Qualifying Law degree
Build up your knowledge and skills; decide which avenue to go down; join student societies
Year 1
to develop useful skills; investigate shadowing, vacation schemes and work placements at
smaller firms; part-time work to develop transferable skills
Attend QM law fair; research and apply
Attend QM law fair; apply for mini-pupillage and
for vacation schemes at larger firms;
Year 2
shadowing opportunities; research Inns of Court
research and apply for training contracts;
scholarships and funding; explore BPTC providers;
explore LPC (Legal Practice Course) or SQE
attend National Pupillage Fair
(Solicitors’ Qualifying Exam) providers
Find out more about the Bar Aptitude Test; apply
Year 3
Attend LPC/SQE open days; apply for LPC/
for BPTC; apply for Inns of Court Scholarships;
SQE; enrol with Solicitors Regulation Authority
apply for Pupillages
LPC - OLD Route (up to 2020) Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC)
This one-year training course usually takes place in
specialised professional colleges.
The equivalent of an LPC but for aspiring barristers.
If you have secured a training contract, many
As barristers are self-employed you should look for
employers will pay for this and tailor your
a scholarship from one of the Inns to cover your
curriculum to their needs
course fees if you can
SQE – NEW Route (from 2021)
Solicitors Qualifying Examination 1+2
Pupillage
These are two sets of exams. The SQE1 knowledge-
based and SQE2 skills-based exams. They must be
passed in order to qualify as a solicitor
In order to complete the final stage of qualification,
you will complete a further year, usually broken
Qualifying legal work experience down into two six-month periods known as
‘sixes’. The first is non-practicing and the second
You must complete two years of qualifying
is practicing. You will begin by observing your
legal work experience. This can be in the form
supervisor, followed by the second six where you
of a traditional contract with a law firm or
will manage your own caseload
(following the introduction of the SQE) through up to
four placements with entities such as Queen Mary’s
Legal Advice Centre
Qualified lawyer
36 law.qmul.ac.ukOur school
Bursaries and scholarships Details for all School of Law bursaries and
Each year we offer a number of bursaries and scholarships can be found here: www.law.
scholarships to our students to encourage qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/bursaries
them in their academic achievement and In addition, Queen Mary University of
contribution to the School. Awards are London offers a wide range of bursary and
available to students in all years, and across scholarships, which are open to all first-
all the courses we offer. They are renewable time undergraduates. Details can be found
for your remaining years of study at here: www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/
the discretion of the Bursaries and feesandfunding/bursaries
Scholarships Panel.
William and Mary Scholarship
We have a number of other scholarships
The William and Mary Scholarship is an
currently worth £1,000 per year and an
opportunity offered to all final year students
undergraduate bursary of £2,000. The
in the School of Law. It is a chance to take
application process begins once you
an LLM course at the College of William and
are enrolled.
Mary, one of the oldest colleges in the USA.
Thanks to a well-established collaboration The Scholarship covers your return air fare, all
between the global law firm, Dentons, and tuition fees, the cost of accommodation and
the School of Law, we are proud to continue food, and a stipend equivalent to the British
our annual bursary of £6,500. This bursary postgraduate students’ grant.
is available to local first year law students You can find out more about Rachel’s
enrolling in 2020 who are the first in their experience and the scholarship online:
family to attend university. The recipient www.qmul.ac.uk/law/postgraduate/funding/
will be expected to volunteer for Dentons’ williamandmary
Poplaw Free Legal Advice Clinic, and
encouraged to apply for the Dentons’
summer placement scheme.
Queen Mary also offers the ‘Lawyers
Volunteering for the Arts‘ (LVFA) Scholarship
in collaboration with a number of top Law
firms. The recipient of the LVFA scholarship
is awarded £1,900. This scholarship enables
Queen Mary law student to support the LVFA
initiative whilst gaining practical experience of
the pro bono advice sector.
law.qmul.ac.uk 37Our school
Events Pathways to Law
The School hosts and organises a large The School launched the ‘Pathways to Law’
number of events throughout the year, programme in 2016, and delivers with the
including lectures, conferences, workshops support of the Sutton Trust. Pathways to
and seminars. Many of these events are an Law invites a cohort of 35 students within
excellent opportunity for you to network certain social and academic criteria to
in a relaxed setting with academics, attend a programme of events throughout
practitioners and their peers. At the Year 12 and 13, completely free of charge.
beginning of each year you will have the P2L students gain an in-depth insight
opportunity to volunteer as an ambassador. into legal careers through court visits,
The events team try to give our student placements and presentations whilst
ambassadors the chance to work closely also finding out more about university life
with speakers and sponsors. from current Queen Mary Law students.
Students who have successfully graduated
Public Engagement this programme at any university are
eligible for a reduced offer for a Queen Mary
Widening Participation University LLB programme. More details
The School of Law strives to promote about eligibility criteria and this year’s
fair access to all, regardless of social programme are online: www.law.qmul.
background. We host a programme of ac.uk/undergraduate/pathways-to-law/ptl-
aspiration-raising events on-campus and programme
off-campus, for prospective students of
varying ages. The School also administers,
advertises and delivers a number of
career and professional development
opportunities for current students in
order to promote well-rounded and
experienced legal graduates.
38 law.qmul.ac.ukThe trips to the Inner Temple,
the Royal Courts of Justice and
a top law firm were incredibly
exciting and informative.
Shadowing trainees in the work
placement gave me an insight
in how it would be working as
a lawyer. The various lessons in
CV writing, personal statements,
public speaking and effective
study methods instilled
confidence in me and helped
support me through my
A-level work.
Helen, QMUL Pathways
to Law Student, Cohort 10
law.qmul.ac.uk 39Our university 40 law.qmul.ac.uk
Where you’ll live Queen Mary facilities
Living on campus and support
We guarantee hall accommodation to all Queen Mary Students’ Union (QMSU) Queen
first year undergraduate and foundation Mary Students’ Union is run by students for
students, as long as you meet our eligibility students. There are hundreds of clubs and
criteria. Whether you want to live with other societies to choose from, and these are a
new students in halls of residence, or choose great way to get to know people with shared
something different off-campus that works interests or try something new. From the
for you, housing advisors will be available to Cheese Society to ‘Green Mary’, a society for
help. the environmentalists among you, there is
something for everyone; and if you can’t find
Our halls of residence offer a range of a club to join, you can set one up. QMSU run
affordable options either on campus or a a number of events throughout the year; the
short commute away, and residential fees Exam Stress programme was a favourite this
start from around £155 per week. year, with a petting zoo and the Guide Dogs
for the Blind puppies making an appearance
To find out more about your eligibility, the
on campus!
application process, rent, and descriptions
and virtual tours of our halls, head to Club Sport
qmul.ac.uk/accommodation Queen Mary regularly competes against
other college teams, and QMSU has over 60
sports teams. There is a regular social night
for the teams to meet and get to know each
other; it is a great way to make new friends.
A number of the teams also go on tour to
other countries.
law.qmul.ac.uk 41Our university
QMotion
The QMotion gym is a state-of-the-art health
and fitness centre, equipped with a wide
range of exercise machines and weights.
There’s a women-only section, and full
programme of classes, including spinning
and pilates. If you’re a bit exercise shy or
just not sure how to push yourself further,
a QMotion personal trainer will set you a
unique programme tailored to your needs.
Shops and restaurants
As a campus university we have a number
of shops, cafés, and restaurants on site.
From the Village Shop just outside the halls,
to Mucci’s, our Italian restaurant in Library
Square, you won’t go without a good meal, has a dedicated librarian who is responsible
a place to hang out, or somewhere to buy for ensuring the latest journals and text
an emergency tin of baked beans! There is a books are available, and will endeavour to
superstore situated within a 20 minute walk get hold of anything that isn’t. The library
from campus, or just minutes away on the is open seven days a week and operates
tube, and a number of smaller convenience 24/7 opening hours during the exam period.
stores on every corner. As a QM student you will also have access
to the University of London Library at
Library Senate House, which has one of the largest
The Mile End library offers a diverse range of humanities and social science collections in
study environments and plenty of resources the UK.
to support your learning. The School of Law
42 law.qmul.ac.ukAdvice and Counselling Health services
As well as the academic and personal All students living within the London
support you will receive in the School you Borough of Tower Hamlets have access to
will have access to the Queen Mary Advice the health services on campus. You should
and Counselling service. Their services register with the Globe Town surgery via
are free and confidential, and many are the Student Health Centre at the start
available to applicants as well as current of term. Students living outside Tower
students. The advice given includes finances, Hamlets can be treated on campus in case
housing rights, immigration law and so on. of emergency.
Counselling is also available on a one-
to-one basis or in groups, and includes
weekly therapy sessions or as a one-off
appointments.
law.qmul.ac.uk 43ESSEX ROAD
LONDON FIELDS
Our students’ guide
HAGGERSTON
to the east end
Columbia Road
“There is a wide choice of
EL markets – my favourite being
Columbia Road Flower Market.”
CAMBRIDGE HEAT
HOXTON Lewis
Leonard St
“The Book Club Shoreditch is
a great place to eat and drink,
but they also host workshops,
talks, cultural showcases, BETHNA
parties, ping pong, OLD
pool.” Jo
STREET
SBURY
SHOREDITCH HIGH ST
ARRINGDON MOORGATE WHITECHAPEL
LIVERPOOL STREET
BARBICAN
ALDGATE EAST
HAMESLINK BANK
Fieldgate Street
FENCHURCH
MANSION HOUSE STREET
“There’s an amazing restaurant SHADWEL
CKFRIARS MONUMENT called Tayyabs in Whitechapel
that does outstanding Punjabi
HILL Emily
TOWERfood.”
CANNON STREET
“There is always something going
LONDON BRIDGE WAPPIN
on in London whether it is major
sporting events, musical festivals or
carnivals, there is always something
to do and see.” Shaun
44 law.qmul.ac.ukSTR
VIC TOR IA PARK T H E O LY M P I C PA R K
STR
Lauriston Road
“The Fish House near Victoria PUDDING MILL LANE
Park serves the best fish and
chips in East London.” Kelvin
TH
Haverfield Rd,
“If you want to try
something a bit
AL GREEN different Mile End
Climbing Wall is
really fun.” Bow Road
BROMLEY BY BOW
Maija BOW ROAD
“If you’re into art then
check out Bow Arts,
MILE END they run a gallery
and café called The
Nunnery,ROAD
DEVONS which is
walking distance from
STEPNEY GREEN campus and loads of
events throughout the
year. The Whitechapel
Mile End Road GalleryLANGDON PARK
is good too.”
“If STE PN
you want E Y low-
something Millie
key, I recommend the genesis
cinema near Whitechapel.
LL You have to watch aLIMEHOUSE
film in
studio 5 as they have a mini ALL SAINTS
bar with sofas, blankets and
tables.” Emily WESTFERRY
POPLAR
BLACKWAL
WEST INDIA QUAY
NG
CANARY WHARF
HERON QUAYS
SOUTH QUAY law.qmul.ac.uk 45Next steps
Visit us Applying to Queen Mary
Queen Mary hosts collegiate Open If you haven’t applied yet then what are
Days annually for interested students; you waiting for?! You need to apply online
you can also book a campus tour before 26 January 2022 at www.ucas.com.
throughout the year. The UCAS website has full instructions to
Find out more about how to register at: guide you through the process.
www.qmul.ac.uk/visitus
Contact us
We also hold departmental open days for
School of Law
offer-holding students; these take place
Queen Mary University of London
between December and April. You will
Mile End Road
be able to see the School of Law, take a
London
campus tour, find out more about the
E1 4NS
course, meet current Law students and
Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3924
staff, and enjoy a taster lecture.
email: law-admissions@qmul.ac.uk
www.law.qmul.ac.uk
Keep in touch:
@QMSchoolofLaw
facebook.com/QMSchoolofLaw
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The offer of, and acceptance of, a place at Queen liability for any damage to students’ property,
Mary is made on the understanding that you the transfer of computer viruses to students’
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These cover, among other things, payment of equipment, or owing to students not taking due
fees, attendance at classes, submission of work, care while on Queen Mary premises, or engaged
attendance at examinations, student discipline, in Queen Mary activities.
complaints procedure, freedom of speech
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