Law Placement
| Module title | Law Placement |
|---|---|
| Module code | LAW1701 |
| Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Credits | |
| Module staff | Ms Charlie King (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 12 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 60 |
|---|
Module description
This 1st year module forms part of the LLB with Professional Placement pathway. This non-credit bearing module provides students with both the opportunity and support to develop the employability and personal development skills needed to explore career opportunities and source and apply for a professional placement.
Delivery is through blended learning with a combination of recorded lectures, e-learning units and workshops, predominantly in term 2. Completion of all sessions is mandatory unless specified as optional.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This is a non-credit bearing module that aims to prepare students on the LLB with Professional Placement pathway for the tasks and activities related to finding and securing a suitable placement for the third year of their degree.
The combination of workshops, lectures and e-learning units focus on career exploration, self-awareness of personal strengths, searching and applying for placements, and interview technique.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. differentiate the employability skills (competencies) relevant to placements or graduate employment;
- 2. identify and critically reflect on personal experiences that demonstrate relevant employability skills.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. locate and interpret information sources to identify academic and employability skills development opportunities on your degree;
- 4. locate and interpret information sources to identify career options where a degree in your degree subject area is essential/desirable/useful.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. appraise the purpose and benefits of undertaking a 12-month placement;
- 6. locate appropriate services and resources to help with career planning and placement search.
Syllabus plan
It is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics although precise content and order may vary.
- Introduction to LLB with Professional Placement and the benefits of placements;
- Self-Reflection – appraisal of employability skills;
- Research – considering your options;
- Creating your CV;
- Effective application forms and cover letters;
- Interviews;
- Placement Search;
- LinkedIn.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 16 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 8 | Lectures (online recorded) |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activity | 4 | Workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | 16 | Individual participation in e-learning tasks, research of potential roles, CV building |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| CV assignment | Draft CV (1-2 pages) | 1, 2 and 6 | Verbal feedback from the CSSIS/Law School Placements Team and the central careers service Careers Consultants |
| Application form assignment | Draft application form (750-1000 words) | 1, 2 and | Verbal feedback from the CSSIS/Law School Placements Team and the central careers service Careers Consultants |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio of Evidence | 100 | A) Self-Reflection what job would suit me? (500-1000 words); B) Career Action Plan (300-600 words); C) Final CV (1-2 pages); D) Final Application Form (1000-1500 words) | 1-6 | Written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio of Evidence | Portfolio of Evidence | 1-6 | August/September reassessment period |
Re-assessment notes
Passing LAW1701 is a pre-requisite for progression to LAW2701.
If a student fails to meet this LAW2701 pre-requisite they will be referred in all components and will be required to sit 100% re-assessment in the form of an ‘open book’ written assignment.
Re-assessment will consist of a second opportunity to complete the summative assessment, however the mark will be capped at 40%.
Where a student is deferred for a single component of the summative assessment (A-D) they will be reassessed in that component only.
Those students who fail to meet the pre-requisites for LAW2701 will be transferred back to the three-year degree.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
ELE – LAW1701 – Law Placement
Career Zone on-line careers resources:
Deciding: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/deciding/
Planning: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/planning/
Competing: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/research/careerplanning/competing/
| Credit value | |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 0 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 22/02/2021 |
| Last revision date | 22/02/2021 |
