Law Placement
| Module title | Law Placement |
|---|---|
| Module code | LAW1701 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| 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 first year module forms part of the LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Placement programme. This non-credit bearing module provides you with both the opportunity and support to develop the employability and personal development skills needed to explore career opportunities, and to source and apply for a professional placement. Delivery is through blended learning, with a combination of recorded lectures, e-learning tasks and workshops. Completion of all sessions is mandatory unless specified as optional.
This module is only for students taking the LLB (Hons) Law with Professional Placement programme.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This non-credit bearing module aims to prepare you for the tasks and activities related to finding and securing a suitable placement for the third year of your degree. The combination of synchronous workshops and e-learning tasks 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 subject area is essential, desirable or 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 placement;
- 6. locate appropriate services and resources to help with career planning and placement search.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover all or some of the following topics:
- Introduction to LLB (Hons) Law 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, and LinkedIn.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 16 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities | 15 | 1 x 1 hour workshop and 7 x 2 hour workshops. |
| Guided Independent Study | 16 | Individual participation in e-learning tasks, research of potential roles, CV building, etc. |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- E. Finch and S. Fafinski, Employability Skills for Law Students (latest edition)
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 | 29/09/2022 |
