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Everyone could
be the one
who uses law
to save lives
School of Law
Undergraduate Study 2021
Everyone could be the one
Contents
Everyone could Contents
be the one Welcome to Queen Mary University of London
Why Law? Why London?
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who uses law
Why Queen Mary? 8
Our degrees 12
to save lives
• Law 12
• Global Law 14
• English and European Law 16
• Law and Politics 17
Our internationally renowned research is driven by demands for • Law: Senior Status 18
social justice. It includes working with leading NGOs such as • English and French Law 20
Doctors without Borders and Women’s Aid; advising the
• Law with Business 21
United Nations on human rights abuses and monitoring the
migrant rescue boats in the Mediterranean. Entry requirements 25
Our staff 26
Recently, research was undertaken by Queen Mary’s International
State Crime Initiative (ISCI) whose output has been used to inform Our school 29
the findings of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar. Training route to become
ISCI’s research reports revealed that the Myanmar/Burma state a qualified lawyer 38
were engaging in genocidal practices against the Rohingya, leading
to ISCI researchers warning the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Our university 42
Office of a highly likely escalation to genocidal state-led violence. Students’ guide to the East End 46
Could you be the one to transform lives around the globe? Next steps 48
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Contents Welcome [number] Title Here at the School of Law we are committed
[number] Title to ensuring your time at university is exciting,
[number] Title challenging and fulfilling. Our departmental
[number] Title student societies, our globally informed public
[number] Title events, our Graduate Student Advisers, the Legal
[number] Title Advice Centre, and our supportive teaching
[number] Title environment are just some of the ways we hope
to involve you in the life of the School.
We seek to offer our students of the world’s most pressing
the strongest possible start legal, social and political
to their professional lives by questions, and to actively
using established links with engaging their research to
law firms, NGOs, government improve the lives of those
advisers, commerce, charities who suffer systematic human
and industry. Our aim is to rights violations, state violence,
Professor Penny Green give you a solid foundation, discrimination and oppression.
Head of Department, both academically with your Many of our staff have been
School of Law
taught degree and on an extra- involved with high profile
curricular level through offering organisations such as Amnesty
work experience, networking International, Médecins Sans
and public engagement Frontières, the United Nations,
opportunities, and excellent the International Court of
careers advice amongst many Justice, and the European
other unique possibilities. Commission.
Our active student body is one I hope that you find the
of our greatest assets; you will information in this brochure
find out more about it and how a useful starting point for
you can get involved in the exploring a degree with us.
following pages. We offer a wide Please do not hesitate to
range of opportunities for you to contact our Admissions Team
secure internships both abroad if you require any further
and in the UK and a number of information.
our undergraduate prizes are
I look forward to meeting you,
sponsored by top law firms such
and hope that you will join us
as Dentons.
at the School in the near future.
Our academic staff are
Professor Penny Green
global leaders in their fields -
Head of Department,
committed to understanding
School of Law
and providing answers to some
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Why Law?
Why London?
Why Law? Why London?
A degree in law is highly regarded by As the capital of the UK, London provides
employers of all kinds. Not only does it a huge number of opportunities for law
prepare you for a career in law, if that is students to become part of the legal
what you desire, but it also requires you to world during their studies. With some of
consider the social, political, and economic the most famous law firms and chambers
significance of issues beyond the subject. based here, there are endless networking
This equips you with a wide range of opportunities. London provides a great
abilities suitable to almost any job, such as: professional platform for our students to
• strong verbal and written gain practical experience and contacts
communication skills before they graduate.
• analytical and critical reasoning skills We work closely with many City law firms
• lateral thinking and problem solving through academic connections, the student
• attention to detail societies, and our Legal Advice Centre.
• independent thinking www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/
whyqm/the-london-advantage/
• research skills
It is easy to underestimate the value of
transferrable skills. However, they are
important to employers, and a degree in
law will provide you with the opportunity
to develop yours in many areas, such as
mooting, presenting, essay writing, reading The Queens’ Building, Mile End, so called
and understanding legal documents; as because it has a proud association with
well as partaking in group discussions not one, but four Queens: Queen Victoria,
and interpreting information provided in Queen Mary (wife of King George V),
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and
lectures. our Patron, Queen Elizabeth II
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Why Queen Mary?
Situated in the East of London,
Queen Mary University
The Mile End Campus is just 15 minutes from highlights London’s rich As an international student coming to
the centre of the City, where you will find legacy of multiculturalism, live in London for the first time, Queen
numerous legal landmarks including the creating a unique and diverse Mary seemed like the right choice.
Royal Courts of Justice. We are also walking environment for students Queen Mary was my first choice as it is a
distance or a short bus ride away from many to study within. campus university within a vibrant city, its
points of interest in the vibrant East End, Zainab, LLB Law reputation both as an outstanding School
such as the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. with Business of Law and as a Russell Group university,
as well as its welcoming environment
Our students’ guide to the best places to
and cultural diversity.
go can be found on page 46-47.
Panpailin, LLB Law
At the School of Law, we are consistently
striving to make your learning, social,
RUSSELL
and professional experiences with us
enjoyable and fulfilling. From day one of One of the biggest advantages of studying
Welcome Week, we hope to invest in your in London is greater access to top shelf law
GROUP
development. We are also privileged to firms, barristers’ chambers and research centres.
attract students who are keen to be involved As a law student, it quickly becomes apparent that
in the life of the School. Queen Mary is a practical work experience is very important in deciding
UNIVERSITY
lively and welcoming community; we have on and pursuing a career path. Living in London enables
one of the largest self-contained residential you to easily attend lectures, events and open days to
campuses in London, and many of our meet lawyers and other professionals working in the
students comment on how friendly the The Russell Group comprises 24 industry. Being active in the legal community has
campus environment is, even within a leading UK universities which helped to refine my networking skills and expose
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bustling city. represent the best research, an me to various opportunities that have enhanced
Top
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outstanding teaching and learning my overall educational experience.
experience, and unrivalled links with
Zinat, LLB Senior Status
business and the public sector
Law Schools
We have students from over in the world
80 different countries studying (QS World University
with us at the School of Law Rankings 2021)
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George Hinde Moot - where participants
are expected to present and defend legal
arguments under court room conditions
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Our degrees Solicitors Qualifying
Examination (SQE)
the London offices of our global firm. In
October 2016 we welcomed our first cohort
of students on the new degree into the
From September 2021 a new process of firm for their practical experience, and we
qualifying as a solicitor will come in to are really pleased with the results. It is fair
place (Solicitors Qualifying to say that the internal feedback from the
Examination). The Law Department business exceeded our expectations. The
is committed to ensure that our students have all impressed the business
students continue to be equipped with enormously with their professionalism,
the experience and skills required to high quality work and positive attitudes –
undertake the SQE and any other post which in turn has resulted in the students
LLB bar qualification internationally. being given stretching work at which they
have excelled. Given the SRA’s changes in
the route to solicitor qualification in the
UK, this innovative model of Queen Mary,
Law Year 3 Successful candidates on the LLB Senior blending practical experience into a degree,
• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory (30) Status must be prepared to switch from is one which we expect will become more
M100 LLB (three years) a two year to a four year programme. prevalent.
• plus optional modules (combination
of full or halves, totalling 90 credits) Successful candidates on a joint honours We are delighted with how this programme
The LLB Law is our traditional law course.
degree must be prepared to become a has progressed and look forward to working
It includes all the core subjects required
Once students are enrolled at the end of full time Law student from the beginning with Queen Mary on the placement for years
to satisfy the Bar Council and Law Society
their first year of study, all LLB students on of their second year of study. Successful to come.”
requirements.
any programme are invited to apply for one candidates on LLB Global Law and LLB
of five places available on the following: English and European Law will need to Chloe Muir, Graduate Recruitment
The course structure is as follows:
choose whether they wish to study a year Advisor, Reed Smith
Year 1 • LLB Law in Practice (with paid internship
at leading US law firm Reed Smith) abroad or accept the Law in Practice offer.
• Public Law (30)
• Contract Law I: Formation and M130 LLB (four years) “Reed Smith has enjoyed working very
Vitiation (15) closely with Queen Mary for a number of
The Law in Practice programme gives years; both on recruiting students for our
• Contract Law II: Terms Breach you the chance to learn first-hand what it vacation schemes and for training contracts.
and Remedies (15) is like to work in a law firm and to better In addition, we have found Queen Mary’s
• Land Law (30) understand this type of business and career Law School always to be very forward
path before you complete your degree. thinking and open to our suggestions of
• Law in Context - Semester A (15) The placement year will provide you with innovative programmes, which we have
• European Union Law - Semester B (15) exceptional career benefits. Studying Law changes the way
then collaborated to create and deliver.
you think and approach problem
Students who gain a place on Law in A prime example of this is the LLB Law in
Year 2 solving. The range of module
Practice take the first two years at Queen Practice degree which we launched in 2015,
• Tort Law (30) choices and unique opportunities
Mary, and complete the final year back with a degree unique amongst other Russell
• Equity and Trusts (30) for practical learning makes you
us after a year out to complete the year in Group universities. The new degree gives
extremely appealing to a variety
• Criminal Law (30) industry. This programme therefore adds an students an opportunity, during their
of employers.
additional year to the traditional LLB and is Queen Mary LLB degree, to build practical
• plus optional modules (one full
four years in length. skills with a ‘year in industry’, working at Daniela, LLB Law
or two half modules) (30)
*students on a Tier 4 visa who extend the length of their programme due to the Year in Practice option
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Our degrees
Global Law • China - Renmin University of China,
Law School (Beijing)
M105 LLB (four years)
• Hong Kong - University of Hong Kong,
This LLB follows the same programme Faculty of Law
structure as M100, but you will spend your • India - Jindal Global Law School (National
third year abroad. Capital Region of Delhi) in semester
one, and National Law School of India
With law firms all over the world expanding University (Bangalore) in semester two
on an international scale, the LLB in Global
Law gives selected students the opportunity • Japan - Kobe University Faculty of Law
to expand their legal portfolio beyond the • New Zealand - University of Auckland
UK. This programme encompasses an ever Faculty of Law
expanding selection of partner institutions
• Singapore - National University
and will allow you to experience a different
of Singapore Law School
country, study law in a different jurisdiction,
and add invaluable assets to your CV. • USA - University of Texas School of Law
(Austin)
Current Partner Institutions:
• Argentina - Torcuato Di Tella University *These institutions teach in the native
(Buenos Aires)* language. Therefore only students who are
competent in the Spanish language will be
• Australia - University of Queensland eligible for Torcuato Di Tella University, or
• Brazil - University of São Paulo Faculty Portuguese language for University of São
of Law* Paulo will be eligible.
• Canada - Osgoode Hall Law School Learn more about our partner institutions:
at York University (Toronto) www.law.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/
• China - East China University of Political courses/m105-llb-global-law
Science and Law (Shanghai)
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Our degrees
English and European Law Our current agreements are with the Law and Politics Year 2
following institutions: • Criminal Law (30)
M120 LLB (four years) ML13 LLB (three years)
Tuition in English: • Land Law (30)
This LLB follows the same programme • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium This is a joint honours degree, aimed at • Law of the EU – semester B (15)
structure as the traditional three year • University of Copenhagen, Denmark those who wish to pursue a career in which • SPIR optional modules (45)
course, with the exception that you will • Stockholm University, Sweden knowledge of both the legal and
spend your third year abroad in an EU governmental systems is of major Year 3
country. This will enable you to gain • Aristotle University Thessaloniki, Greece importance, and should appeal especially • Equity and Trusts (30)
knowledge and understanding of at • Università di Bologna, Italy to those wishing to study public policy in • Tort Law (30)
least one other EU legal system; you will • Bocconi University Milan, Italy its legal context. For anybody considering
• 30 credits of Law modules and
complete the final year of the LLB in your • Universiteit Leiden, Netherlands a career in either law or an alternative
30 credits of SPIR modules
fourth year. sector, Law and Politics graduates are very
• Universiteit Utrecht, Netherlands
employable. Students will study in both the
Fluency is important if you are planning Tuition in native language: School of Law and the School of Politics
to live abroad. If you want to study in a • Université Panthéon-Assas (Paris II), France and International Relations (SPIR).
different language then you should be
prepared to attend some language classes • Université Panthéon-Sorbonne (Paris I), Year 1
here during your first two years. France • Public Law (30)
• Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany • Contract Law I: Formation
• Universidad Complutense de Madrid, and Vitiation (15) Studying law and politics together
Spain • Contract Law II: Terms Breach means that I better understand the
and Remedies (15) political beliefs that underlie the
*Please note that due to the spirit of decisions of Parliament. This is key
Erasmus, the placement abroad should • Thinking Politically: Introduction to
Concepts, Theories and Ideologies (30) as it is Parliament, and not judges,
not be in a country where a student has that create supreme law.
previously resided • Law in Context – semester A (15)
• Background to British Politics OR Global Yasmin, LLB Law and Politics
Histories – semester B (15)
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Our degrees
Law: Senior Status
Optional Law Modules • Law and Literature: The Foundation
M101 LLB (two years) • Commercial and Consumer Law of Law (half)
The Senior Status is a qualifying law degree The Senior Status LLB has provided • Company Law • Law and Medical Ethics
suitable for non-law graduates. It is an me with diverse opportunities in the • Comparative Law: Asian and African • Law Modernity and the Holocaust
accelerated version of the traditional three- classroom and in the larger legal Legal Systems • Law of Evidence
year route and is popular with students community. It is the perfect programme • Competition Law • Legal Theory
considering a career in law or with an for me as I already held a degree in • Criminology • Media Law
academic interest in the subject. Criminology and Legal Studies.
• Cultural Diversity and the Law • Medical Negligence
Year 1 Jamie, LLB Senior Status • Democracy and Justice • Practice of Law in a Clinical
• Public Law (30) • Dissertation Environment
• Criminal Law (30) • Family Law • Public International Law
• Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation (15) • Intellectual Property Law • Revenue Law
• Contract Law II: Terms Breach • International Commercial Transactions • United Kingdom Human Rights Law
and Remedies (15)
• International Environmental Law
• Land Law (30) Please note that this is not an exhaustive
• Jurisprudence list and availability is subject to change.
• European Union Law (15)
• Law, Justice and Ethics You can find out more about the content
Year 2 • Law and Literature: Justice in Crisis and assessment of our modules on
• Tort Law (30) (half) the website: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/
• Equity and Trusts (30) undergraduate/courses/modules
• European Union Law – semester B (15)
• Optional modules (combination of full/
half totalling 75 credits)
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English and French Law Year 2 at Queen Mary Law with Business • Contemporary Legal Issues
• Tort Law in Business Management (15)
M106 Double Degree (4 years) • Equity and Trusts
M1N1 LLB (three years)
• Elective SBM module (15)
• Criminal Law
The Double Degree in English and French The LLB Law with Business is designed for
• Introduction au Droit Public Français Year 2
Law between the Law Department at Queen students who aim for a career in law with an
• Introduction au Droit Prive Français • Land Law (30)
Mary University of London and the School interest in business and management and
of Law at Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne Year 3 at Paris 1 wish to have a substantive understanding • Tort Law (30)
University provides a unique opportunity • Droit civil 1 of how law functions and interacts with the • Criminal Law (30)
for students to acquire a bilingual and a • Droit des sociétés 1 business world. This joint honours degree • Elective SBM modules (30)
double legal culture, which will enable • Droit administrative 1 is essential for students looking for a career
them to qualify in legal practice in both • Droit constitutionnel 1 straddling both the legal and business Year 3
France and England and Wales. • Droit international public spheres, as it provides essential preparation • Equity and Trusts (30)
• Droit pénal général and understanding of how law works in and • Elective Law modules (45)
This is a four-year course with the first two • Droit civil 2 affects the corporate world. Students will
years taking place in London at Queen Mary • Droit administrative 2 • Elective SBM modules (45)
study in both the School of Law and the
and the last two years taking place at Paris • Droit des sociétés 2 School of Business and Management (SBM).
1. Students will study for a LLB degree at • Droit constitutionnel 2
Queen Mary and a Bachelor and Master 1 • Droit des libertés fondamentales Year 1
degree at Paris 1. • Droit de la famille • Public Law (30)
• Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation (15)
Year 1 at Queen Mary Year 4 at Paris 1
• Public Law • Contract Law II: Terms Breach
• Droit international prive 1 and Remedies (15)
• Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation • Droit général de l’obligation
• Contract Law II: Terms Breach • European Union Law (15)
• Droit international prive 2
and Remedies • Contrats spéciaux • Contemporary Issues in Law
• Land Law • Jurisprudence and Legal theory and Business (15)
• Law in Context • + 6 optional modules
• Law of the European Union
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What to expect the facts. You won’t be expected to turn up Timetable for LLB Senior Status (M101) Semester A
A lot of our applicants want to know what knowing everything!
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
to expect when they join the university. We
have compiled sample timetables on the
Course structure 9am
following few pages and one or two other You will have six core modules in the first 10am Law in Context
useful pieces of information that we hope year each of these will consist of two hours Lecture
will help. of lectures and a one hour tutorial per 11am Contract Law II: Public Law Public Law
week. Tutorial classes are held in small Terms Breach Lecture Tutorial
Before committing yourself to work groups of up to 12 students. and Remedies
placements or buying books – we suggest Tutorial
waiting until you have your final timetable We have mixed methods of assessment
12pm Land Law Law in Land Law
and are fully enrolled so that you have all including written exams, oral presentations, Tutorial Context Lecture
mid-term essays and coursework. Tutorial
Sample timetables 1pm Public Law Criminal Law
Timetable for LLB Law (M100) Semester A; the other three and four year programmes Lecture Tutorial
are similar. 2pm
3pm Criminal Law Land Law
GMT Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Lecture Lecture
9am
4pm Contract Law II:
10am Law in Context Terms Breach
5pm Law in
Lecture and Remedies
Context
11am Contract Law I: Public Law Public Law Lecture Lecture
Formation and Lecture Tutorial
6pm
Vitiation
Tutorial
Please note that these are sample timetables only, based on the previous academic year.
12pm Land Law Law in Land Law Tutorial and Lecture times will vary depending on the groups you are assigned.
Tutorial Context Lecture
Tutorial
1pm Public Law
Lecture
2pm
3pm Land Law
Lecture
4pm Contract Law
5pm Law in I: Formation
Context and Vitiation
Lecture Lecture
6pm
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Working during your studies Entry requirements This information is correct at the time of printing, however please check our website for the
Some students decide to work during Entry to the School of Law is highly most up-to-date information. The requirements below are standard offers; we reserve the right
their degree. We would suggest trying at competitive; as a result we look at your to adjust the requirements up or down, depending on the overall strength of your application.
least the first few weeks without a job, so application as a whole. Academic entry
GCE A levels Grade requirements: LLB Law, LLB Law with Business, LLB Global Law and LLB
that you have a good understanding of requirements are a good basis for a law English and European Law: A*AA, Double Degree in English and French Law: A*AA
the workload involved in your studies. A degree, but applications are also assessed including French, LLB Law and Politics: AAA.
part-time job is not impossible, but don’t on your personal statement and reference. Additional information: AS-levels are not included in our offers. Vocational
forget you will have a lot of reading to do. We never guarantee an offer before one of and applied A-levels are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; we would prefer you
We expect you to be available between 9am our selectors has reviewed your application to have three traditional academic subjects.
and 6pm during weekdays for timetabling, as a whole, and it has been checked by the Excluded subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Key Skills.
but we make sure to keep your Wednesday Admissions Office. If you have any queries International Grade requirements: 36 overall with 666 in Higher Level subjects. French at
afternoons free as universities have a about the application process or your Baccalaureate Higher Level required for LLB English and French Law.
tradition of taking part in sports at that academic suitability then please contact us. BTEC National Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.
time. You should be doing around 40 hours Certificate Grade requirements: Overall Double Award D*D.
Please note, interviews are conducted for
a week study, including your contact hours. (12 units)
the English and French Law LLB (M106). If
Reading lists you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited to attend BTEC Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
an interview. Interviews will be conducted in National Grade requirements: D*DD overall including DDDD in four externally assessed
A full and up-to-date reading list will be Diploma units. Please note: BTEC students are expected to show the ability to achieve
both French and English. You’ll be assessed
given to you by your academics once you (18 units) well in exams, typically we are looking for a very strong GCSE profile to demon-
on your motivation, academic level and
start on the course, and for the speedy strate this.
linguistic capacity.
ones copies are available from the library.
Access to Grade requirements: Minimum of 60 credits overall, with at least 45 level 3
You aren’t expected to start work over HE Diploma credits at Distinction.
the summer, but if you wish to do a little Additional information: We will hold all Access applications until the 15
reading, we suggest: January UCAS deadline. We will then conduct a shortlisting and may decide to
A. Le Sueur, M. Sunkin, J. Murkens, Public interview before making offers to successful candidates. We will often request
Law: Text, Cases and Materials (Oxford further references, grade profiles or other information from yourself or referee.
University Press, 2010) European Grade requirements: 85 per cent.
W. Wilson, Criminal Law: Doctrine and Theory, Baccalaureate
(4th ed., Pearson Education Ltd, 2011) Welsh The Welsh Baccalaureate is currently not included in our offers as an
Baccalaureate independent qualification in place of A levels.
N. Jackson, J. Stevens, R. Pearce, Land Law,
(4th ed., Sweet & Maxwell Textbook Series, International A full list of EU and overseas entry requirements can be found on our website,
2008) and other For further details, please visit: www.law.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/international
qualifications If your qualification is not referred to, please contact law-admissions@qmul.ac.uk
A. Burrows, J. Cartwright, Anson’s Law of
Contract, (29th ed., Oxford University Press, LLB Senior Grade requirements: A minimum 2:1 honours degree or equivalent.
Status – Additional information: There is no set subject requirement. However,
2010)
2-year LLB as with A-levels, traditional academic subjects are preferred.
for graduates
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Professor and disseminate research-based knowledge Seán Around this core he has followed his
Penny Green about criminal state practices and McConville interests in various other directions,
resistance to them. ISCI is based at Queen including prison and institutional
Penny Green is Seán McConville
Mary and partnered with the Harvard architecture and design, Islamic criminal
Professor of Law began his career
Humanitarian Initiative, Ulster University law, law and poverty and research design
and Globalisation in prison (on
and the University of New South Wales and methodology. In 2014 he published
at Queen Mary undergraduate
(UNSW). the fourth in his multi-volume history
University of placement, it
of punishment, Irish Political Prisoners,
London, and is the Head of the Law Professor Green’s most recent projects should be said) and has made punishment
1920 -1962 and (with Anna Bryson) The
Department. She joined Queen Mary include a comparative study of civil society and penal policy a focus of study and
Routledge Guide to Interviewing. He is
University of London in September 2014 resistance to state crime in Turkey, Tunisia, teaching for the last several decades. He
currently working on the fifth volume of his
following seven years as Professor of Law Colombia, Papua New Guinea, Kenya and has served as a litigation consultant across
history of punishment, due for publication
and Criminology at King’s College London. Myanmar; Myanmar’s genocide against the United States, worked for the House
in early 2019. Seán has contributed to
She studied Psychology, Anthropology its Muslim ethnic Rohingya population; of Commons and Council of Europe, and
major British and US newspapers, is an
and Sociology at the Australian National and forced evictions in Palestine/Israel. advised government bodies on both sides
experienced broadcaster and in pamphlet
University before undertaking graduate Her seminal work, with ISCI colleagues, of the Atlantic. Litigation has taken him
and essay form from time to time
studies and a doctorate in Criminology at on the Rohingya genocide (Countdown into troubled, gang-ridden and violent
contributes to policy debates.
the University of Cambridge. to Annihilation: Genocide in Myanmar institutions, interviewing inmates, staff and
2015; and Genocide Achieved, Genocide professionals, assessing conditions and
Professor Green has published extensively relating what he uncovered. He has valued
Continues: Myanmar’s Annihilation Of The
on state crime theory (including her and benefitted greatly from this work
Rohingya 2018) has drawn widespread
monograph with Tony Ward, State Crime: beyond the world of higher education and
global attention.
Governments, Violence and Corruption), has fed this experience back in the form of
state violence, Turkish criminal justice and She has been a Distinguished Visiting critical policy proposals.
politics, ‘natural’ disasters, genocide, mass Fellow at UNSW and Ulster University,
forced evictions, and resistance to state and Adjunct Professor at Birzeit University. An interest in the roots and consequences
violence. She has a long track record of She has also held visiting fellowships of violence has drawn him to the study of
researching in hostile environments and at the University of Melbourne, Latrobe paramilitary conflict in Ireland and to the
has conducted fieldwork in the UK, Turkey, University, Monash University, and Peace Process. This work in turn helped
Egypt, Kurdistan, Palestine/Israel, Tunisia Bosphorus University; is a Trustee of the to develop a more general interest in
and Myanmar. She has secured ~£3,000,000 People’s Palace Projects, the Democratic interviewing, both as a research tool and
of Research Council funding, including four Progress Institute and was a Trustee of the as a means of dealing with the past and
major grants from the Economic and Social Howard League for Penal Reform for eight promoting community reconciliation.
Research Council (ESRC). years. She is a member of the ESRC Peer
Review College, co-editor in Chief of the
Professor Green is Founder and Director
international journal State Crime and
of the award winning International State
Editor of the Routledge State Crime
Crime Initiative (ISCI) - a multi-disciplinary
monograph series.
international initiative to collate, analyse
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Legal Advice Centre Our Community Projects / Street Law
The Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre The LAC also runs a number of community
(LAC) offers free legal advice to the local projects which focus on public legal
community and is a big part of the Law education;
School’s clinical legal education initiative. • I am You – a team of students design
Our law students work alongside barristers and run a series of workshops with local
and solicitors from the City of London to primary aged students on the principles of
advise our clients from our local community the Equality Act 2010.
on legal issues. Student lead appointments • SPITE for Schools – engages teams of
followed by advice letters allow students three students to design and deliver
to provide clients with an understanding of bespoke workshops on image based
the strength of their case, the processes to sexual abuse in local secondary schools.
be followed and the likely outcomes.
• We collaborate with The Freedom Law
Our 1-2-1 client advice clinics Clinic to enable students to work on
The LAC runs eleven projects throughout matters of criminal litigation and evidence.
the year: Students look at serious criminal
• Law in General convictions to determine whether there
are grounds for appeal.
• Pink Law
• Z2K – the LAC collaborates with the anti-
• Law for the Arts poverty charity Z2K. Students run appeals
• Immigration Law / the EU AIRE Hub for clients who have been refused social
welfare benefits such as PIP and ESA.
• Company Law
Students draft legal submissions for the
• Criminal Justice Project tribunal and represent the client in the
• SPITE (revenge porn) oral hearing.
• Law for Forces Our students
• Family Law Second and third year students are able to
participate in the clinics and projects listed
• Creating and Helping Open Informed
above. We also have many opportunities
Choices for Everyone
for first year students to be Note Takers in
• Special Educational Needs client appointments and to participate in
• Wills and Probate the LAC Legal Blog Project.
All students are selected via application,
and undergo an extensive training
programme. Once trained, you will have the
opportunity to apply your legal knowledge
and skills in a practical context and move
28 law.qmul.ac.uk law.qmul.ac.uk 29Our school
on to engage with different projects (which takes place at Reed Smith’s
throughout your university career. We prestigious offices near Liverpool Street)
have opportunities for over 300 students to and a mini group viva. It is a unique module
engage with the work of the Legal Advice where students undertake Problem Based
Centre each year. Learning and develop research skills to
ensure they are always up to date on the
The Legal Advice Centre Optional
law throughout their future careers.
Modules
We currently run two undergraduate • Street law is a 15 credit optional module
modules; The Practice of Law in a Clinical available in semester 2. Students learn
Environment and Street Law. about public legal education and how to
communicate law to different community
• The Practice of Law in a Clinical
groups. In teams students engage in
Environment is an optional 30 credit
three different street law activities over
module. The module focuses of the
the 12 weeks. The module is practical
profession of lawyering, reflection and
and theoretical. It is assessed through
legal ethics. This module offers a distinct
a reflective essay and an individual
opportunity to develop knowledge of
presentation.
substantive law and legal procedure
while working with clients and practicing Our network Our awards by a Law School. In 2015 and 2016, we were
lawyers from some of London’s most We work with over 100 solicitors from Since its opening in 2006, the LAC has won shortlisted for The Lawyer Awards Ethical
reputable law firms and chambers. It is London firms such as Reed Smith, Mischon and been nominated for numerous awards; Initiative of the Year. In 2016 we won ‘Best
both academic and practical, and provides de Reya, Bross Bennett, Simmons & most notably in the Attorney General contribution by a team of students’ for
each student with five live clients where Simmons, Fieldfisher, Kingsley Napley Student Pro Bono Awards, winning Best the SPITE project, and were nominated
they are the advising student lawyer with and many more. We also work with the New Pro Bono Project 2008 and Best Team for ‘Best new project’ for SPITE and ‘Best
responsibility for the case. barristers chambers, 15 New Bridge Street of Students 2010 In 2013 we were runners contribution by a law school’.
Chambers, Coram Chambers, New Court up in the following categories: Find out more about LAC projects:
The module is available to second and
Chambers, and 36 Bedford Row. These Best New Student Pro Bono Activity for our
third year law students and is assessed www.lac.qmul.ac.uk
professionals work with us by supporting Supporting Those who Serve project and
throughout the year with essays, client
our client work and project work and invest Best Contribution by a Law School. In 2014 @QMLAC
case files, a simulated client interview
in the development of our students. we were runners up for Best Contribution
QMULLegalAdviceCentre
30 law.qmul.ac.uk law.qmul.ac.uk 31Our school Student societies
Our student societies sit at heart of the
School of Law. We are very proud of
the projects and events our students
run and we hope you will be part of the
continuation of this for many years to come.
To read more about our societies and the
work they do, please visit our website:
www.law.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/
student-societies/
Mooting
Mooting at Queen Mary is a long established
tradition. Our students are very successful
LAC module in external moots, beating over 70 other Queen Mary Bar Society
The Practice of Law in a Clinical universities to win the coveted Oxford The Bar Society at Queen Mary has the
Environment module offers a distinct University Press Moot 2014. We also host fundamental purpose of preparing Queen
opportunity to develop knowledge of the annual George Hinde Moot which has Mary law students for a career as a barrister.
substantive law and legal procedure while been running for over 40 years. The purpose of the Society is to educate
working with clients and practicing lawyers students about a life at the bar, including
from some of London’s most reputable law @qmulmooting the application process, the areas of
firms and chambers. It is both academic practice and the practical realities of
and practical, and provides each student Queen Mary Pro Bono Society work and finance.
with five live clients where they are the The Queen Mary Pro Bono Society (QMPBS)
advising student lawyer with responsibility has the primary focus of increasing QMBarSociety
for the case. access to justice and understanding of
the law. They seek to engage members by Queen Mary Law Society
The module is available to second and providing volunteering, fundraising and The Law Society is one of the largest
third year law students and is assessed networking opportunities. The African Solar societies at Queen Mary and currently has
throughout the year with essays, client Cooperative (ASC) was founded by students 440 members. The Society offers guidance
case files, a simulated client interview in the Pro Bono society and is an initiative to all students considering a career in the
(which takes place at Reed Smith’s that provides a safe and sustainable source legal sector. As members of the Society,
prestigious offices near Liverpool Street) of electricity through solar panels students gain exposure to all possible legal
and a mini group viva. It is a unique module to residents of Ghana’s largest slum. careers from working for a City firm to being
where students undertake part of an inhouse legal team.
Problem Based Learning and develop QMPBS
research skills to ensure they are always
up to date on the law throughout their @QMPBS
future careers.
32 law.qmul.ac.uk law.qmul.ac.uk 33Our school
Senior Status Society Alternative Dispute Resolution Queen Mary Commercial Criminal Justice Society
Geared towards the students on the Senior (ADR) Society Awareness Society (QMCAS) The Criminal Justice Society deal with
Status LLB programme, the Society’s aim The ADR Society offers students the unique topics of interest to all students, not just
is to support their members both socially opportunity to develop key lawyering skills QMCAS seeks to enhance the commercial within the School of Law, and staff as
and academically throughout their time such as negotiation and advocacy, and gain awareness skills of its members. citizens, which could not form part of their
at Queen Mary. They strive to provide greater exposure to and education about Commercial awareness is a vital skill formal studies either because they were
support to all Senior Status students alternative means of dispute resolution, not just for lawyers, but for a wide not studying such topics or which were
through offering advice and guidance with with a particular focus on arbitration. We range of other careers. Due to some not covered by the formal curriculum. We
coursework, as well as providing career have worked with renowned London law misunderstandings surrounding this skill, hold talks on a wide variety of topics with
events and external opportunities specific firms, and have a diverse offering which we established QMCAS in 2014. We aim to speakers including drugs law reformers,
to Senior Status students. includes academic talks, practice area- offer students a number of resources, to former criminals, victims and their
focused panel discussions, a multi-round help them gain an awareness of current survivors, judges, magistrates and
ELSA QMUL negotiations competition with BCLP, a affairs and changes and to explore many others.
podcast, workshops and much more. different consequences those may bring
ELSA QMUL is the first local ELSA group
QMCommercialAwareness
established in London. ELSA (The European
Law Students’ Association) is the world’s adrsoc.uk
@QMCAS
largest law students’ association; it is
comprised of more than 41,000 members QMULADRSoc
Being a member of a number of Law
across the globe including students and societies has provided me with several
qmul-alternative-dispute-resolution-
recent graduates who are interested in opportunities such as hosting a human
society
academic and personal excellence in rights educational workshop with Amnesty
addition to their university study. adr_qmul International and mooting in the Irish
Criminal Courts of Justice in Dublin. These
ELSAQMUL activities have shaped my university life
and made it much more interesting and
@ELSA_QM
enjoyable.
Panpailin, LLB Law
34 law.qmul.ac.uk law.qmul.ac.uk 35Our school
Careers What happens after my degree? the Student Support Officer in the Law They also run drop-in sessions four days
We recognise that the majority of our Although the qualifying law degree (QLD) is Undergraduate Office who will provide help a week and everything discussed with
students study law because they are the first step in becoming a lawyer, you will and guidance to minimise any negative a GSA is confidential. Workshops are
looking to enter the profession after be required to participate in further training impact on your studies and/or academic well attended throughout the year and
graduation. As such, Queen Mary invests after you graduate. The chart on p40 is progress. In addition, the Student Support cover a number of study-related topics,
a lot of resources into specialised careers designed give you an idea of what Officer is available to support students with including essay writing, revision and exam
events, such as law fairs, workshops, and to expect. non-academic issues. They are there to techniques.
the opportunity to network and apply for listen, offer support and guidance to you
Student support Academic Support
placements through the student societies throughout your studies. Alternatively you
When you arrive in September you will
We understand that pursuing a full time can access support through Queen Mary’s
and Legal Advice Centre. A Queen Mary law be assigned an academic adviser, who
academic course can be stressful, and it’s confidential advice and counselling service.
degree is well regarded by City firms, and is there to support you throughout your
important to know that you can access
will give you a solid foundation for a career Graduate Student Advisers studies. They have weekly office hours
appropriate help from the College or
in the legal sector. The Graduate Student Advisers (GSAs) and are on hand to give academic advice,
School.
Soon after you enrol at Queen Mary, you are a team of friendly and experienced discuss your work, and help you interpret
The Student Support Team at the Queen postgraduate students who are on hand essay and exam feedback. Unlike school
will meet the dedicated law adviser from
Mary School of Law offers a highly to listen to your concerns and are able to or sixth form college, you are expected
the Careers Team, who is regularly available
developed network of pastoral and provide all students in the Law Department to work independently at university, and
throughout your studies for one-to-one
academic support, specifically designed to with advice on issues relating to your some students find this transition a little
advice and support sessions.
assist our Law students throughout their university experience. GSAs provide advice daunting at first. Your academic adviser
Of course, not all of our students want to be studies. At every stage you will receive on a number of study-related topics, will be available to give you guidance and
lawyers and there are plenty of chances to support from our staff who are experienced including: advice, so be sure to make the most of their
explore other career options too. You can in helping and advising students across a • essay / exam questions knowledge and expertise.
find out more about the services on offer range of issues.
on the QM Careers website: www.careers. • study skills
There are a number of mental health
qmul.ac.uk • careers and CVs
trained staff within the School of Law. If you
have a mental health condition or concern, • exam technique
you are strongly encouraged to contact • work/life balance
• time management
36 law.qmul.ac.uk law.qmul.ac.uk 37Training route to become Our school
a qualified lawyer Bursaries and scholarships
Each year we offer a number of bursaries and
Details for all School of Law bursaries and
scholarships can be found here: www.law.
scholarships to our students to encourage qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/bursaries
Solicitor Barrister In addition, Queen Mary University of
them in their academic achievement and
Qualifying Law degree contribution to the School. Awards are London offers a wide range of bursary and
available to students in all years, and across scholarships, which are open to all first-
Build up your knowledge and skills; decide which avenue to go down; join student societies time undergraduates. Details can be found
Year 1
all the courses we offer. They are renewable
to develop useful skills; investigate shadowing, vacation schemes and work placements at
for your remaining years of study at here: www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/
smaller firms; part-time work to develop transferable skills feesandfunding/bursaries
the discretion of the Bursaries and
Scholarships Panel.
Attend QM law fair; research and apply
Attend QM law fair; apply for mini-pupillage and William and Mary Scholarship
for vacation schemes at larger firms; We have a number of other scholarships
Year 2
shadowing opportunities; research Inns of Court The William and Mary Scholarship is an
research and apply for training contracts; currently worth £1,000 per year and an
scholarships and funding; explore BPTC providers;
explore LPC (Legal Practice Course) or SQE opportunity offered to all final year students
attend National Pupillage Fair undergraduate bursary of £2,000. The
(Solicitors’ Qualifying Exam) providers in the School of Law. It is a chance to take
application process begins once you
an LLM course at the College of William and
are enrolled.
Find out more about the Bar Aptitude Test; apply Mary, one of the oldest colleges in the USA.
Year 3
Attend LPC/SQE open days; apply for LPC/
for BPTC; apply for Inns of Court Scholarships; Thanks to a well-established collaboration The Scholarship covers your return air fare, all
SQE; enrol with Solicitors Regulation Authority
apply for Pupillages between the global law firm, Dentons, and tuition fees, the cost of accommodation and
the School of Law, we are proud to continue food, and a stipend equivalent to the British
LPC - OLD Route (up to 2020) Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) our annual bursary of £6,500. This bursary postgraduate students’ grant.
This one-year training course usually takes place in is available to local first year law students You can find out more about Rachel’s
specialised professional colleges. enrolling in 2020 who are the first in their experience and the scholarship online:
The equivalent of an LPC but for aspiring barristers.
If you have secured a training contract, many family to attend university. The recipient www.qmul.ac.uk/law/postgraduate/funding/
As barristers are self-employed you should look for
employers will pay for this and tailor your
a scholarship from one of the Inns to cover your
will be expected to volunteer for Dentons’ williamandmary
curriculum to their needs
course fees if you can Poplaw Free Legal Advice Clinic, and
encouraged to apply for the Dentons’
SQE – NEW Route (from 2021) summer placement scheme.
Solicitors Qualifying Examination 1+2
Pupillage Queen Mary also offers the ‘Lawyers
These are two sets of exams. The SQE1 knowledge-
Volunteering for the Arts‘ (LVFA) Scholarship
based and SQE2 skills-based exams. They must be in collaboration with a number of top Law
passed in order to qualify as a solicitor firms. The recipient of the LVFA scholarship
In order to complete the final stage of qualification,
is awarded £1,900. This scholarship enables
you will complete a further year, usually broken
Qualifying legal work experience Queen Mary law student to support the LVFA
down into two six-month periods known as
‘sixes’. The first is non-practicing and the second
initiative whilst gaining practical experience of
You must complete two years of qualifying the pro bono advice sector.
is practicing. You will begin by observing your
legal work experience. This can be in the form
supervisor, followed by the second six where you
of a traditional contract with a law firm or
will manage your own caseload
(following the introduction of the SQE) through up to
four placements with entities such as Queen Mary’s
Legal Advice Centre
Qualified lawyer
38 law.qmul.ac.uk law.qmul.ac.uk 39Our school
Events Pathways to Law
The School hosts and organises a large The School launched the ‘Pathways to Law’
number of events throughout the year, programme in 2016, and delivers with the
including lectures, conferences, workshops support of the Sutton Trust. Pathways to The trips to the Inner Temple,
and seminars. Many of these events are an Law invites a cohort of 35 students within
the Royal Courts of Justice and
excellent opportunity for you to network certain social and academic criteria to
a top law firm were incredibly
in a relaxed setting with academics, attend a programme of events throughout
exciting and informative.
practitioners and their peers. At the Year 12 and 13, completely free of charge.
Shadowing trainees in the work
beginning of each year you will have the P2L students gain an in-depth insight
placement gave me an insight
opportunity to volunteer as an ambassador. into legal careers through court visits, in how it would be working as
The events team try to give our student placements and presentations whilst also
a lawyer. The various lessons in
ambassadors the chance to work closely finding out more about university life
CV writing, personal statements,
with speakers and sponsors. from current Queen Mary Law students.
public speaking and effective
Students who have successfully graduated
study methods instilled
Public Engagement this programme at any university are
confidence in me and helped
eligible for a reduced offer for a Queen Mary
Widening Participation support me through my
University LLB programme. More details
The School of Law strives to promote A-level work.
about eligibility criteria and this year’s
fair access to all, regardless of social programme are online: www.law.qmul. Helen, QMUL Pathways
background. We host a programme of ac.uk/undergraduate/pathways-to-law/ptl- to Law Student, Cohort 10
aspiration-raising events on-campus and programme
off-campus, for prospective students of
varying ages. The School also administers,
advertises and delivers a number of
career and professional development
opportunities for current students in
order to promote well-rounded and
experienced legal graduates.
40 law.qmul.ac.uk law.qmul.ac.uk 41Our university
Where you’ll live Queen Mary facilities
Living on campus and support
We guarantee hall accommodation to all Queen Mary Students’ Union (QMSU) Queen
first year undergraduate and foundation Mary Students’ Union is run by students for
students, as long as you meet our eligibility students. There are hundreds of clubs and
criteria. Whether you want to live with other societies to choose from, and these are a
new students in halls of residence, or choose great way to get to know people with shared
something different off-campus that works interests or try something new. From the
for you, housing advisors will be available to Cheese Society to ‘Green Mary’, a society for
help. the environmentalists among you, there is
something for everyone; and if you can’t find
Our halls of residence offer a range of a club to join, you can set one up. QMSU run
affordable options either on campus or a a number of events throughout the year; the
short commute away, and residential fees Exam Stress programme was a favourite this
start from around £155 per week. year, with a petting zoo and the Guide Dogs
for the Blind puppies making an appearance
To find out more about your eligibility, the
on campus!
application process, rent, and descriptions
and virtual tours of our halls, head to Club Sport
qmul.ac.uk/accommodation Queen Mary regularly competes against
other college teams, and QMSU has over 60
sports teams. There is a regular social night
for the teams to meet and get to know each
other; it is a great way to make new friends.
A number of the teams also go on tour to
other countries.
42 law.qmul.ac.uk law.qmul.ac.uk 43Our university
QMotion
The QMotion gym is a state-of-the-art health
and fitness centre, equipped with a wide
range of exercise machines and weights.
There’s a women-only section, and full
programme of classes, including spinning
and pilates. If you’re a bit exercise shy or
just not sure how to push yourself further,
a QMotion personal trainer will set you a
unique programme tailored to your needs.
Shops and restaurants
As a campus university we have a number
of shops, cafés, and restaurants on site.
From the Village Shop just outside the halls,
to Mucci’s, our Italian restaurant in Library
Square, you won’t go without a good meal, has a dedicated librarian who is responsible Advice and Counselling Health services
a place to hang out, or somewhere to buy for ensuring the latest journals and text As well as the academic and personal All students living within the London
an emergency tin of baked beans! There is a books are available, and will endeavour to support you will receive in the School you Borough of Tower Hamlets have access to
superstore situated within a 20 minute walk get hold of anything that isn’t. The library will have access to the Queen Mary Advice the health services on campus. You should
from campus, or just minutes away on the is open seven days a week and operates and Counselling service. Their services register with the Globe Town surgery via the
tube, and a number of smaller convenience 24/7 opening hours during the exam period. are free and confidential, and many are Student Health Centre at the start of term.
stores on every corner. As a QM student you will also have access available to applicants as well as current Students living outside Tower Hamlets can
to the University of London Library at students. The advice given includes finances, be treated on campus in case of emergency.
Library Senate House, which has one of the largest housing rights, immigration law and so on.
The Mile End library offers a diverse range of humanities and social science collections in Counselling is also available on a one-
study environments and plenty of resources the UK. to-one basis or in groups, and includes
to support your learning. The School of Law weekly therapy sessions or as a one-off
appointments.
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