Component

MA Public Opinion and Political Behaviour
Integrated Master in Law: Law options

Year 2, Component 06

Option(s) from list
LW218-5-AU
Introduction to Public International Law
(15 CREDITS)

What are the rules governing state responsibility? Or the acquisition of statehood? How do you apply international law to notions of jurisdiction? Study the theories and concepts behind public international law, plus new developments in the field. Learn to apply relevant principles to specific case studies.

LW219-5-SP
Selected Issues in Public International Law
(15 CREDITS)

How do states behave with regards to their own people? What about their territory? How do they behave to others? Build on your knowledge of public international law regarding human rights, the law of the sea, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the use of force.

LW225-5-FY
Company Law
(30 CREDITS)

What are the main corporate management issues today? What is the legislative framework for insolvency and takeovers? Have corporate scandals changed modern company law? Examine the rules that govern companies, building knowledge for a career in commerce and industry. Evaluate real-life cases to understand statutes, case law and regulatory practice.

LW237-5-SP
Clinical Legal Education (Law Placement)
(15 CREDITS)

Want to experience a practice-based role in a legal environment? Undertake a placement to deepen and apply your understanding of law to a real-world setting. Build your personal and professional skills, including oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills and the ability to reflect on your work.

LW250-5-FY
Legal Advice Case Work
(30 CREDITS)

Want to gain hands-on experience of providing legal advice? Study the issues around giving advice, then put your knowledge into practice by training as an advisor with the University of Essex’s Law Clinic. Under supervision, deal with topics like debt, social security, housing law, consumer law, immigration law and mediation.

LW349-5-SP
Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice: Law, Policy and Practice
(15 CREDITS)

How important is the presumption of innocence until proven guilty? And how important is a defendant’s right to a fair trial? Study the law, policy and practice of the criminal justice system. Examine recent trends in criminal justice policy and specific aspects of the criminal process, from pre- to post-trial.

LW359-5-SP
Introduction to Islamic Law
(15 CREDITS)

Islamic Law (Shariah) is present in many legal fields ranging from contract, to property, to criminal law. Various jurisdictions have adopted particular systems of regulation for specific sectors due to its significance. This module places particular emphasis on the history of Islamic law and its place in modern society. You are challenged with demonstrating a critical understanding of the key concepts and approaches to Islamic law and the ability to analyse and evaluate differing opinions on legal and ethical arguments.

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