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The LLB Law and German Degree at Aberystwyth University has been designed to meet the need and demand for multi-lingual legal experts within the United Kingdom. This programme combines the expertise of the Department of Law and Criminology with that of the Department of Modern Languages.
This Law and German joint honours degree will provide you with a high level of competence in the German language, and a good understanding of the culture. You will benefit from the experience and enthusiasm of the expert staff in both departments. The Law component of this degree will provide you the opportunity to be taught and mentored by staff within the most established Law department in Wales. Some of our teaching staff have also practiced as solicitors, which will provide you with a practical application to your theoretical studies.
Student Satisfaction and Employability Results
100% of students from the Department of Modern Languages agree that staff are good at explaining things (NSS 2020).
95% of our graduates were in work or further study within 6 months, 4% more than Language graduates nationally (HESA 2018*)
91% overall satisfaction for the Department of Law and Criminology (NSS 2020).
Why study Law and German at Aberystwyth University?
A practical degree designed to meet employer needs and taught by experienced professionals, and academics;
Taught by professionals who are active for large organisations e.g. GRETA, the Youth Justice Board, the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights;
Excellent social and professional opportunities, e.g. visits to Law Fairs and Inns of Court in London;
Experience a Year Abroad under the Erasmus + Programme and study with one of our partner Universities in Germany and Austria.
Our Staff
All of the lecturers in the Department of Modern Languages are qualified to PhD level and are research active specialists in their chosen field. We also employ highly qualified and experienced language tutors, and native-speakers, who will ensure that your learning is of the highest possible quality and who will provide you with constant support through your years of study.
Department of Law and Criminology lecturers are mostly either qualified to PHD level or have professional experience and qualifications as practicing lawyers. Many staff also have a PGCE (Higher Education).
Modules
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
Employability
Your LLB in Law and German opens up a range of exciting opportunities for you. You will be a strong candidate for training to become a barrister or a solicitor . Your LLB in Law offers you the possibility to succeed in many different areas including criminology, financial management, business, human resources, international relations, journalism and education.
Your future is important to us and our degrees will equip you with the following:
? Possess the confidence in selecting and deploying the most appropriate range of legal methodologies.
? Ability to write and communicate with a range of audiences, evaluating and organising information.
?Ability to gather, assimilate and interpret a wealth of legal information quickly and accurately.
? The ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner, in both written and oral form ? effective problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
? The ability to work independently.
? time-management and organisational skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
? Self-motivation and self-reliance.
? Team-working, with the ability to discuss concepts in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement.
? Research skills.
Work experience opportunities
The University operates a Year in Employment Scheme (YES) and GO Wales. You have the option to take a year out between your second and third year to work in an organisation in the UK or overseas. YES is very rewarding and a worthwhile experience. Upon completion of this programme, you will stand out from the crowd in a very competitive job market.
GO Wales is a scheme that works closely with local businesses to create paid work placements of a certain duration for students. It an experience that will equip you with valuable skills to enhance your CV.
Learning & Teaching
What will I learn?
You will receive core training in a number of subjects e.g. Contract law, Criminal Law and Tort Law, which must be studied and passed for exemption from the first stage of professional law examinations. Explore the structure and development of the English and Welsh Legal system; The relationship of the judicial precedent and the court system; Analyse the process of creating legislation and how it is interpreted by judges. You will also take the core language modules which include, listening, reading, writing, translation and speaking.
Your third year will be spent on the Erasmus + Programme where you will study with one of our partner Universities in Germany or a German speaking country.
During the second and fourth year, you will be introduced to EU Law; Public Law; Equity and the Law of Trusts; Land Law. You will also develop your language skills further with intense language classes with the Department of Modern Languages. You will also be able to tailor your study through careful selection from a range of elective modules.
How will I be taught?
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and seminars which are innovating and high quality allowing you to realise your potential. In your lectures, you will be introduced to key concepts and relevant up to date information. You will also have access to recorded versions of lectures. Our tutorials and seminars are an opportunity for you to discuss particular legal themes or topics, to evaluate and obtain feedback on your individual learning whilst at the same time improving your construction of legal arguments.
You will be assessed through essays, exams, study logs or portfolios and oral presentations including mooting exercises.
You will be assigned a personal tutor throughout your time at the Department of Law and Criminology at Aberystwyth University. Your personal tutor will be the key contact when you have issues or queries.
