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GDL course structure

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The course is structured into two teaching blocks to cover the 7 Foundations of Legal Knowledge identified by the professional bodies plus an independently researched project.

Year 1

Weekend study - 3 consecutive days at UWE, Bristol followed by 5 weekend sessions at your chosen regional centre.

  • English Legal System and Method
  • Obligations I - Contract
  • Obligations II - Tort
  • Criminal Law
  • Public Law

Year 2

Weekend study - 3 consecutive days followed by 5 weekend sessions. All Year 2 sessions will be held at your chosen regional centre.

  • Equity and Trusts
  • Property Law
  • Law of the EU
  • Independent Research Project (IRP)

Teaching and learning

In each of the 2 years there will be an introductory session of 3 days. The year 1 introductory session in September will be held on the UWE campus,Bristol. There are then 5 sessions between October and May held at weekends. Each of the 5 sessions will cover 2 days. During these sessions there will be intensive seminars, lectures and workshops, and the opportunity to discuss individual issues with both personal and academic tutors.

Assessment

Students have examinations in all 7 foundation subjects and coursework in some of those subjects. You will be assessed by:

  • A one hour 30 minute English Legal System assessment (pass/fail)
  • A three hour 30 minute exam in 3 foundation subjects
  • A two hour 30 minute exam (worth 75% of the subject mark) and coursework (25%) in the other 4 foundation subjects
  • An Independent Research Project of up to 5,000 words (pass/fail)

You would have 3 attempts at all assessments if required, but the overall pass rate for the GDL at the first attempt is normally in the region of up to 90%.

Around 50% - 60% of students pass the GDL with a Merit or Distinction

(Results based on UWE Bristol students)

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