Law and Practice - HND

This Higher National Diploma (HND) in Law and Practice is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and practical skills in legal practice. The course covers a range of topics, including contract law, tort law, criminal law and procedure, and legal research and writing. Students will also gain experience in advocacy, negotiation, and mediation. This course is ideal for those who wish to pursue a career in law or related fields, such as legal aid work or policy making. The university's strong industry connections and experienced faculty ensure that students receive the best possible training for their future careers.

Additional Information

The HND in Law and Practice is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical exercises. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in moots (mock trials) and other legal competitions. The course is designed to be flexible, with part-time study options available. Graduates of this course can progress to further study or enter directly into employment.

Unlock Your Legal Potential at Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University has a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal education. Our faculty are experts in their fields and have extensive experience in legal practice. The university's location in the heart of Birmingham also provides excellent opportunities for networking and career advancement. With a range of course options and flexible study routes, Birmingham City University is the ideal choice for those seeking to launch or advance their legal careers.

The Higher National Diploma (HND) Law and Practice offer you a thorough grounding in English civil and criminal law whilst providing you knowledge and expertise in other areas of legal practice typical today. During the course, you will study selected foundation areas of English law in addition to more specialized areas such as business and environmental law. The focus of the course is bridging the gap between your knowledge of legal theory and the ability to apply this law using recognized skills to typical issues in everyday life. Whilst also developing academic skills to underpin your successful legal study, the course gives you the opportunity to create and refine typical transferable skills that are useful for working with others. By implementing established techniques of communication to present oral and written legal advice in a meaningful way, you will present legal arguments to a range of audiences based on a variety of simulated legal issues. Typical specialist skills that you will develop whilst on the course include legal drafting, conducting research, alternative dispute resolution, and advocacy.

CC or 64 UCAS tariff points from A/AS Level with a maximum of 2 A Levels