International Law with foundation year - LLB (Hons)

Coventry University

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from our Coventry University campus.**A globalised world demands a broad, global perspective on the law. Examine both domestic and international legal frameworks, along with the structures and mechanisms that underpin the international legal system.**Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.**Foundation year**The foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of legal principles and best practice. With a focus on European, national and local contexts, this course explores the development of legislation and case law with core academic skills.**Degree**Explore the role of law within a globalised society while gaining a foundational understanding of the law in England and Wales. This course aims to prepare globally aware leaders in law and help you to:- acquire knowledge and understanding of legal doctrines, concepts, principles, rules and values in the core and specialist areas of international law- develop an appreciation of the context in which law operates, and an understanding of the dynamic nature of law, its uncertainty, the need for reform and proposals for such reform- develop the ability to apply the legal knowledge and skills acquired to both the theory and practice of law within a domestic and global law context.**Why you should study this course****Foundation year**- Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.- Provides a grounding in key areas of law and legal practice.**Degree** - Engage with students at other international universities and industry experts through initiatives like our Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects.- Explore the law in other jurisdictions through opportunities like our international field trips.- Submit your legal writing to be considered for publication alongside other expert legal academics and professionals.- Apply to volunteer in the Employment Law Clinic, Advocacy Clinic or complete a summer placement at the Coventry Law Centre. Selected students can gain practical legal experience under the supervision of trained solicitors and lawyers.- Grow your networks and get to know members of the legal industry through our 'Raising the Bar' scheme.*Please see website for details

Coventry Law School